Havering Crime Overview
Havering is among the top 10 safest cities in London, and is among the top 10 safest overall out of London's 33 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Havering in 2020 was 64 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to London's overall crime rate, coming in 36% lower than the London rate of 87 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Havering is among the top 20 safest cities, and the 1,781st most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crimes in Havering are violence and sexual offences, with 5,578 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 21. This is 3.5% lower than 2019's figure of 5,774 offences and a difference of 0.76 from 2019's crime rate of 22. Havering's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 117 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 24% from 2019's figure of 145 crimes.
Compare Havering to other towns and cities
See how Havering shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Havering and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Havering Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Havering This Year
| Havering | London | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 8,419 | 32.44 | 416,486 | 46.52 | 43% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 162 | 0.62 | 24,355 | 2.72 | 339% safer |
| Burglary | 1,295 | 4.99 | 61,090 | 6.82 | 37% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 1,151 | 4.43 | 51,728 | 5.78 | 30% safer |
| Drugs | 1,123 | 4.33 | 52,789 | 5.90 | 36% safer |
| Other Crime | 271 | 1.04 | 10,337 | 1.15 | 11% safer |
| Other Theft | 1,555 | 5.99 | 84,210 | 9.41 | 57% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 117 | 0.45 | 6,014 | 0.67 | 49% safer |
| Public Order | 1,158 | 4.46 | 56,368 | 6.30 | 41% safer |
| Robbery | 406 | 1.56 | 27,544 | 3.08 | 97% safer |
| Shoplifting | 1,181 | 4.55 | 35,659 | 3.98 | 13% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 285 | 1.10 | 35,117 | 3.92 | 256% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2,435 | 9.38 | 107,687 | 12.03 | 28% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 5,578 | 21.49 | 229,978 | 25.69 | 20% safer |
Crime in Havering Compared To London
Havering Compared to Nearby Cities
| City | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow | 15,144 | 60.30 | 7% safer |
| Kingston upon Thames | 10,770 | 60.67 | 6% safer |
| Richmond upon Thames | 12,298 | 62.11 | 3.7% safer |
| Sutton | 12,872 | 62.38 | 3.3% safer |
| Bexley | 15,595 | 62.81 | 2.5% safer |
| Havering | 16,717 | 64.41 | - |
| Merton | 13,453 | 65.13 | 1.1% more dangerous |
| Bromley | 21,684 | 65.25 | 1.3% more dangerous |
| Barnet | 26,806 | 67.71 | 4.9% more dangerous |
| Wandsworth | 24,282 | 73.65 | 13% more dangerous |
| Redbridge | 22,873 | 74.94 | 14% more dangerous |
Havering Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 18 | 17 | 18 | 32 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.74 | 0.63 | 0.65 | 0.62 | Safer |
| Burglary | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5.0 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 7 | 6 | 4.9 | 4.4 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 4.3 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.83 | 0.88 | 0.95 | 1.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.45 | 0.62 | 0.56 | 0.45 | Safer |
| Public Order | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 4.5 | 5 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | Safer |
Changes In Havering's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Havering to the UK's Major Cities
| City | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Havering | 64.41 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 4.9% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 17% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 23% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 25% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 25% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 34% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 37% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 40% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 52% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 53% more dangerous |
Crime in Havering's Neighbourhoods
Central Romford is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Havering, followed by Harold Hill East in second place, and Collier Row & Park Farm as the third most dangerous area. Havering's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Emerson Park, Hacton, and Romford East.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardleigh Green | 558 | 54 | 17th |
| Central Romford | 2,511 | 244 | First |
| Collier Row & Park Farm | 672 | 80 | Third |
| Cranham East | 265 | 33 | 27th |
| Dagnam Park & Noak Hill | 505 | 65 | 12th |
| Elm Park East | 356 | 47 | 20th |
| Elm Park West | 394 | 45 | 23rd |
| Emerson Park | 174 | 30 | 30th |
| Gidea Park | 473 | 48 | 19th |
| Hacton | 228 | 31 | 29th |
| Harold Hill East | 1,118 | 98 | Second |
| Harold Hill West | 548 | 74 | Fourth |
| Harold Park & Harold Wood | 635 | 68 | Ninth |
| Havering-atte-Bower & Chase Cross | 413 | 46 | 21st |
| Hornchurch | 525 | 66 | 11th |
| Hornchurch Marshes | 730 | 74 | Sixth |
| Hylands | 453 | 54 | 16th |
| Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood | 647 | 68 | Eighth |
| Rainham East & Wennington | 391 | 60 | 14th |
| Rainham West | 471 | 69 | Seventh |
| Rise Park | 317 | 42 | 24th |
| Romford East | 311 | 33 | 28th |
| Romford North | 372 | 40 | 25th |
| Romford North West | 586 | 63 | 13th |
| Romford South | 713 | 74 | Fifth |
| Rush Green | 891 | 68 | Tenth |
| South Hornchurch | 423 | 53 | 18th |
| Upminster Bridge | 477 | 55 | 15th |
| Upminster North & Cranham West | 296 | 45 | 22nd |
| Upminster South & Corbets Tey | 265 | 34 | 26th |
Havering Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Havering for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Emerson Park (71) | Central Romford (835) |
| Bicycle Theft | Romford East (1) | Central Romford (35) |
| Burglary | Upminster South & Corbets Tey (17) | Central Romford (75) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Rise Park (10) | Central Romford (149) |
| Drugs | Romford East (8) | Central Romford (241) |
| Other Crime | Cranham East (3) | Central Romford (25) |
| Other Theft | Emerson Park (9) | Central Romford (301) |
| Possession of Weapons | Hylands (1) | Central Romford (25) |
| Public Order | Romford East (14) | Central Romford (196) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Hacton (1) | Central Romford (83) |
| Shoplifting | Havering-atte-Bower & Chase Cross (1) | Central Romford (482) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Romford East (1) | Central Romford (143) |
| Vehicle Crime | Elm Park West (45) | Rainham East & Wennington (100) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Emerson Park (54) | Central Romford (639) |
Crime in Havering During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Havering change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Havering saw a 276% increase in anti-social behaviour. Havering saw a large fall in theft from the person during April, when it fell by 89% compared to April in 2019. Possession of Weapons saw a fall in every month of Havering's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +10% | +276% | +234% | +93% | +35% | +35% | +53% | +72% | +79% | +81% |
| Bicycle Theft | -12% | -64% | -53% | +20% | -23% | +56% | +100% | +63% | - | +17% |
| Burglary | +6% | -58% | -56% | -56% | -52% | -51% | +1% | -23% | -59% | -32% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +6% | -44% | -34% | -19% | -11% | +12% | +2% | -20% | +13% | -20% |
| Drugs | +53% | +110% | +78% | +124% | +142% | -15% | +41% | +14% | +47% | +98% |
| Other Crime | -4% | +5% | -21% | +33% | +43% | -32% | +35% | +50% | +50% | -5% |
| Other Theft | -28% | -65% | -52% | -28% | -20% | +12% | +43% | -12% | -18% | -16% |
| Possession of Weapons | -35% | -43% | -8% | +100% | -30% | -57% | -44% | -8% | -40% | -29% |
| Public Order | -23% | -34% | -19% | -4% | +20% | +38% | -4% | +24% | -16% | -12% |
| Robbery | -60% | -80% | -75% | -10% | -32% | -11% | -5% | -30% | -43% | -10% |
| Shoplifting | -6% | -63% | -49% | -52% | +32% | +15% | +24% | -25% | -9% | -12% |
| Theft From the Person | -24% | -89% | -83% | -70% | -22% | +29% | +11% | -13% | -9% | -38% |
| Vehicle Crime | -12% | -39% | -39% | -21% | +10% | +1% | +14% | -21% | -25% | -12% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -4% | -24% | -15% | -5% | -4% | +16% | -9% | +10% | +4% | -11% |
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