Crime Rate in South Hornchurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Hornchurch

The total recorded crimes in South Hornchurch, Havering, UK in February 2026 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Hornchurch crime rate of 2.42 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around South Hornchurch, encompassing approximately 23,545 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
South Hornchurch Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Avelon Road with total crimes: 11
  • Cherry Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Hood Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is South Hornchurch?

To understand the safety of South Hornchurch, we need to analyze South Hornchurch crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Havering:

    • In 2024, South Hornchurch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Havering average, with 365 crimes compared to 693.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South Hornchurch recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

    • In 2023, South Hornchurch had fewer crimes than the Havering average, with 657 crimes compared to 1,258. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South Hornchurch recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Havering, South Hornchurch has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

South Hornchurch Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total South Hornchurch crimes were 365. The crime rate of South Hornchurch in 2024 was 15.50 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Havering.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Hornchurch were around 657 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.90 (year) or 2.33 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Havering.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (South Hornchurch)CrimesRank (South Hornchurch)CrimesRank (South Hornchurch)
St Edward'sNA NA1,898 13,748 1
HeatonNA NA1,291 22,735 2
GooshaysNA NA881 41,573 3
Rush Green & CrowlandsNA NA926 31,454 5
Marshalls & Rise ParkNA NA732 81,502 4
St Andrew'sNA NA790 51,311 6
Rainham & WenningtonNA NA773 61,260 8
Elm ParkNA NA761 71,297 7
MawneysNA NA672 101,248 9
Harold WoodNA NA676 91,089 12
Squirrels HeathNA NA626 131,152 10
Havering-atte-BowerNA NA665 111,117 11
Beam ParkNA NA645 121,006 13
UpminsterNA NA508 14963 14
Hylands & Harrow LodgeNA NA441 16885 15
St Alban'sNA NA447 15851 16
CranhamNA NA367 17616 18
Emerson ParkNA NA252 19404 19
HactonNA NA153 20292 20

South Hornchurch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202620
December 202515
November 202514
October 202510
September 20257
August 202517
July 202518
June 202515
May 20259
April 202512
March 202510
February 20255

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202613
December 202525
November 202519
October 202513
September 202520
August 202512
July 202514
June 202515
May 202516
April 202514
March 202516
February 202510

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
December 20256
November 20254
October 20253
September 20254
August 20253
July 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20261
December 20253
November 202512
October 20254
September 20258
August 20256
July 20256
June 20256
May 20258
April 202512
March 20256
February 20258

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20258
November 20252
October 20255
September 20259
August 20253
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20252
November 20254
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20266
December 20255
November 20254
October 20253
September 20254
August 20252
July 20257
June 20252
April 20255
February 20256

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20253
October 20253
August 20254
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
October 20252
September 20251
March 20252

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20256
June 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
October 20254
September 20254
August 20253
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations South Hornchurch in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the South Hornchurch postcode area is presented below.

1. Avelon Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs3
Vehicle crime2
2. Cherry Walk (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
4. Danbury Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Courtyard Mews (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Conway Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Canfield Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. Gilesfield Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Lighterman Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Guysfield Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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