Crime Rate in St Andrew's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Andrew's

The total recorded crimes in St Andrew's, Havering, UK in May 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Andrew's crime rate of 1.78 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 Andrew's, encompassing approximately 55,638 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
St Andrew's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Billet Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Leather Lane with total crimes: 6
  • High Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is St Andrew's?

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

  • Relative to Havering:

    • In 2024, St Andrew's reported a higher crime volume than the Havering average, with 790 crimes compared to 693. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Andrew's witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

    • In 2023, St Andrew's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Havering average, with 1,311 crimes compared to 1,258. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Andrew's witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Havering, St Andrew'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 Andrew's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Andrew's has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 1.78 ranking 10th out of 19 in the Havering, UK

In 2024, the total St Andrew's crimes were 790. The crime rate of St Andrew's in 2024 was 15.80 (year) or 1.32 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Havering.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Andrew's were around 1,311 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.56 (year) or 1.96 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Havering.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Andrew's)CrimesRank (St Andrew's)CrimesRank (St Andrew'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
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
St Alban's72 15447 15851 16
South Hornchurch37 18365 18657 17
Cranham29 19367 17616 18
Emerson Park43 17252 19404 19
Hacton26 20153 20292 20

St Andrew's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting 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 (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (44 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20259
February 20257
January 20255
December 202410
November 202410
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 20256
February 202514
January 202514
December 20249
November 202413
October 202415
September 202415
August 20245

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202519
March 202530
February 202520
January 202525
December 202426
November 202437
October 202426
September 202431
August 202424
June 20242

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20259
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202520
March 202531
February 202511
January 202511
December 202410
November 202415
October 20248
September 202412
August 202419

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 244 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202524
March 202515
February 202524
January 202528
December 202428
November 202444
October 202432
September 202424
August 202412

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20241

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations St Andrew's in May 2025

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

1. Billet Lane (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Leather Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
3. High Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
4. Abbs Cross Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Appleton Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Drugs1
7. Grey Towers Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Matlock Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Chaplaincy Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1

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