Crime Rate in Squirrels Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Squirrels Heath

The total recorded crimes in Squirrels Heath, Havering, UK in May 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Squirrels Heath crime rate of 1.80 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
Squirrels Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elvet Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Main Road with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Havering.

    • 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 areas in the Havering.

  • 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 May 2025 the Squirrels Heath has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 1.80 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Squirrels Heath)CrimesRank (Squirrels Heath)CrimesRank (Squirrels Heath)
St Edward's262 11,898 13,748 1
Heaton185 21,291 22,735 2
Gooshays93 11881 41,573 3
Rush Green & Crowlands154 3926 31,454 5
Marshalls & Rise Park124 5732 81,502 4
Mawneys144 4672 101,248 9
St Andrew's99 10790 51,311 6
Rainham & Wennington120 6773 61,260 8
Elm Park107 9761 71,297 7
Harold Wood108 7676 91,089 12
Beam Park107 8645 121,006 13
Havering-atte-Bower92 12665 111,117 11
Upminster87 13508 14963 14
Hylands & Harrow Lodge63 16441 16885 15
St Alban's72 15447 15851 16
South Hornchurch37 18365 18657 17
Cranham29 19367 17616 18
Emerson Park43 17252 19404 19
Hacton26 20153 20292 20

Squirrels Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202514
February 20257
January 20259
December 20248
November 202414
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202524
March 202519
February 202523
January 202520
December 202421
November 202416
October 202425
September 202424
August 202428

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202512
February 202527
January 202531
December 202412
November 202417
October 202412
September 20247
August 202424

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20254
February 20258
January 20258
December 202410
November 202413
October 202413
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 20247
May 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Squirrels Heath in May 2025

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

1. Elvet Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Main Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ferguson Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Royle Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Faith Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Hillman Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Kingsley Gardens (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Helen Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2

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