Crime Rate in St Alban's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Alban's

The total recorded crimes in St Alban's, Havering, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Alban's crime rate of 2.40 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 Alban's, encompassing approximately 30,051 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
St Alban's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • King Edward Road with total crimes: 10
  • Marden Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is St Alban's?

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

  • Relative to Havering:

    • In 2024, St Alban's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Havering average, with 447 crimes compared to 693.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Alban's recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

    • In 2023, St Alban's had fewer crimes than the Havering average, with 851 crimes compared to 1,258. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Alban's recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Havering, St Alban's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Alban's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Alban's has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 2.40 ranking 15th out of 19 in the Havering, UK

In 2024, the total St Alban's crimes were 447. The crime rate of St Alban's in 2024 was 14.87 (year) or 1.24 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Havering.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Alban's were around 851 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.32 (year) or 2.36 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Havering.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Alban's)CrimesRank (St Alban's)CrimesRank (St Alban's)
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
Squirrels Heath78 14626 131,152 10
Havering-atte-Bower92 12665 111,117 11
Upminster87 13508 14963 14
Hylands & Harrow Lodge63 16441 16885 15
South Hornchurch37 18365 18657 17
Cranham29 19367 17616 18
Emerson Park43 17252 19404 19
Hacton26 20153 20292 20

St Alban's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 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 (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256
January 202510
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202513
March 202512
February 20258
January 202521
December 202412
November 202421
October 20249
September 202411
August 202425

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202520
March 202511
February 202513
January 202514
December 202414
November 202421
October 202414
September 20249
August 202422

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
October 20243

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 202410
August 20241

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20242

High Crime Locations St Alban's in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Drugs1
Public order1
2. King Edward Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Marden Road (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. South Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
5. Frazer Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
6. Bridge Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Lyon Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Boundary Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Springwood Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1

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