Crime Rate in St Edward's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Edward's

The total recorded crimes in St Edward's, Havering, UK in July 2025 are around 335 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Edward's crime rate of 5.87 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 St Edward's, encompassing approximately 57,078 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (95) incidents (15.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (-18.31% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (43.24% increase)
St Edward's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 51
  • Chandlers Way with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16

How safe is St Edward's?

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

  • Relative to Havering:

    • In 2024, St Edward's reported a higher crime volume than the Havering average, with 1,898 crimes compared to 693. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Edward's witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

    • In 2023, St Edward's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Havering average, with 3,748 crimes compared to 1,258. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Edward's witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Havering, St Edward's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St Edward's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Edward's has recorded 335 crimes with crime rate of 5.87 ranking 1th out of 19 in the Havering, UK

In 2024, the total St Edward's crimes were 1,898. The crime rate of St Edward's in 2024 was 33.25 (year) or 2.77 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Havering.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Edward's were around 3,748 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.66 (year) or 5.47 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Havering.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Edward's)CrimesRank (St Edward's)CrimesRank (St Edward's)
Heaton226 21,291 22,735 2
Gooshays133 7881 41,573 3
Rush Green & Crowlands195 3926 31,454 5
Marshalls & Rise Park144 6732 81,502 4
Rainham & Wennington176 4773 61,260 8
St Andrew's107 11790 51,311 6
Elm Park147 5761 71,297 7
Mawneys125 8672 101,248 9
Harold Wood100 12676 91,089 12
Beam Park116 9645 121,006 13
Squirrels Heath75 16626 131,152 10
Havering-atte-Bower112 10665 111,117 11
Hylands & Harrow Lodge89 13441 16885 15
Upminster79 14508 14963 14
St Alban's76 15447 15851 16
South Hornchurch63 17365 18657 17
Cranham53 18367 17616 18
Emerson Park40 19252 19404 19
Hacton24 20153 20292 20

St Edward's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 95 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 58 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (71 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (81 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (63 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (82 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 85 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (64 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (55 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202521
May 202522
April 202518
March 202520
February 202515
January 20256
December 202413
November 202425
October 202424
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202515
May 202511
April 20256
March 20256
February 20259
January 20258
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 615 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202571
May 202574
April 202563
March 202548
February 202535
January 202550
December 202439
November 202436
October 202438
September 202448
August 202455

A total of 250 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202533
May 202516
April 202519
March 202519
February 202514
January 202523
December 202418
November 202425
October 202430
September 202414
August 202416

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202515
May 20251
April 202514
March 202513
February 202512
January 20257
December 20246
November 202415
October 202416
September 202414
August 202419

A total of 814 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202595
June 202582
May 202551
April 202581
March 202582
February 202557
January 202553
December 202485
November 202452
October 202454
September 202458
August 202464

A total of 436 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202537
May 202531
April 202539
March 202549
February 202547
January 202533
December 202429
November 202430
October 202438
September 202429
August 202421

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 115 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20258
April 202518
March 202517
February 202513
January 20256
December 20248
November 202410
October 20248
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 251 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202529
May 202518
April 202519
March 202514
February 202515
January 202517
December 202420
November 202423
October 202429
September 202426
August 202421

A total of 221 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 202516
April 202514
March 202519
February 202522
January 202522
December 202427
November 202422
October 202422
September 202427
August 20241

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20249
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

High Crime Locations St Edward's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Edward's postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total51
Shoplifting24
Violence and sexual offences12
Theft from the person5
Other theft3
Drugs2
Public order2
Robbery2
Burglary1
2. Chandlers Way (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
5. Exchange Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order5
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1

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