Crime Rate in Squirrels Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Squirrels Heath

The total recorded crimes in Squirrels Heath, Havering, UK in March 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Squirrels Heath crime rate of 1.85 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 Squirrels Heath, encompassing approximately 43,307 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
Squirrels Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elvet Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Kidman Close with total crimes: 5
  • Main Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Squirrels Heath?

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

  • Relative to Havering:

    • In 2024, Squirrels Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Havering average, with 626 crimes compared to 693.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Squirrels Heath recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Squirrels Heath had fewer crimes than the Havering average, with 1,152 crimes compared to 1,258. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Squirrels Heath witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Squirrels Heath Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Squirrels Heath has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 1.85 ranking 13th out of 19 in the Havering, UK

In 2024, the total Squirrels Heath crimes were 626. The crime rate of Squirrels Heath in 2024 was 14.45 (year) or 1.20 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Havering.

In 2023, the total crimes in Squirrels Heath were around 1,152 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.60 (year) or 2.22 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Havering.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Havering)CrimesRank (Havering)CrimesRank (Havering)
St Edward's294 11,898 13,748 1
Heaton226 21,291 22,735 2
Gooshays109 7881 41,573 3
Rush Green & Crowlands132 4926 31,454 5
Elm Park141 3761 71,297 7
Marshalls & Rise Park102 9732 81,502 4
St Andrew's123 5790 51,311 6
Rainham & Wennington114 6773 61,260 8
Mawneys104 8672 101,248 9
Harold Wood101 10676 91,089 12
Havering-atte-Bower85 12665 111,117 11
Beam Park100 11645 121,006 13
Upminster51 15508 14963 14
Hylands & Harrow Lodge77 14441 16885 15
St Alban's50 16447 15851 16
South Hornchurch48 17365 18657 17
Cranham38 18367 17616 18
Emerson Park36 19252 19404 19
Hacton32 20153 20292 20

Squirrels Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202523
January 202520
December 202421
November 202416
October 202425
September 202424
August 202428
April 202427

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 20247
May 20242

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
October 20246
August 20243

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20258
December 202410
November 202413
October 202413
September 202411
August 20245
April 202417

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20257
January 20259
December 20248
November 202414
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
April 20249

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202527
January 202531
December 202412
November 202417
October 202412
September 20247
August 202424
April 202424

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
April 20241

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
April 20248

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
April 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Squirrels Heath in March 2025

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

1. Elvet Avenue (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
2. Kidman Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Main Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ardleigh Close (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
7. Durham Avenue (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. The Limes (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Fairholme Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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