Crime in Beam Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,211 crimes were recorded in Beam Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 124.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Beam Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Beam Park
- Types of crime in Beam Park
- Beam Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Beam Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Beam Park
- Population and deprivation in Beam Park
- Questions about crime in Beam Park
- About this data
1,211 crimes were recorded in Beam Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 124.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 357 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Beam Park has the 761st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Beam Park | Havering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,211 | 24,479 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 124.9 | 88.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,695 | 276,274 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Beam Park was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,211 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (685). Over the whole period it rose 77%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,211 | 124.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,200 | 123.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,069 | 110.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 984 | 101.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 895 | 92.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 795 | 82.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 749 | 77.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 715 | 73.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 685 | 70.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 109 |
| June 2026 | 96 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 111 |
| March 2026 | 102 |
| February 2026 | 130 |
| January 2026 | 99 |
| December 2025 | 73 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 97 |
| August 2025 | 135 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Beam Park over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+43%). The largest falls were in other theft (-23%) and burglary (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 357 | 36.8 | 1.08 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 262 | 27.0 | 1.76 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 135 | 13.9 | 2.83 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 110 | 11.3 | 1.67 | +43% |
| Drugs | 75 | 7.7 | 2.37 | -4% |
| Other theft | 70 | 7.2 | 1.13 | -23% |
| Public order | 66 | 6.8 | 1.02 | -3% |
| Burglary | 55 | 5.7 | 1.60 | -18% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.6 | 1.22 | +79% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.1 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.5 | 1.15 | +15% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.9 | 0.55 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 0.85 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.50 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Beam Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Beam Park recorded 357 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 29.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Beam Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Beam Park recorded 262 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 21.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Beam Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Beam Park recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Beam Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Beam Park recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Beam Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Beam Park recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Beam Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Beam Park recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Beam Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Beam Park recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Beam Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Beam Park recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Beam Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Beam Park recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Beam Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Beam Park recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Beam Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Beam Park recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Beam Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Beam Park recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Beam Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Beam Park recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Beam Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Beam Park recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Beam Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Beam Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beam Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hornchurch | 745 | 79.3 | -37% |
| Rainham & Wennington | 1,881 | 134.8 | +8% |
| Elm Park | 1,375 | 74.1 | -41% |
| Hacton | 380 | 45.6 | -63% |
| Hylands & Harrow Lodge | 787 | 56.6 | -55% |
| St Andrew's | 1,513 | 104.5 | -16% |
| Rush Green & Crowlands | 1,755 | 102.9 | -18% |
| St Alban's | 892 | 110.6 | -11% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Beam Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near New Road | 126 |
| On or near Dunedin Road | 72 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 71 |
| On or near Hart Way | 61 |
| On or near Manor Way | 58 |
| On or near A1306 | 53 |
| On or near Passive Close | 43 |
| On or near Lowen Road | 42 |
| On or near Maiden Way | 40 |
| On or near Diversity Avenue | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Beam Park over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 425 | 35.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 303 | 25.0% |
| Not recorded | 262 | 21.6% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 7.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.8% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Beam Park has an estimated population of 9,695. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Beam Park sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Beam Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.7% |
| Social rented homes | 28.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
Is Beam Park a safe place to live?
Beam Park recorded 124.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Beam Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 357 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (262).
Is crime in Beam Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beam Park was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,211 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,200 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Beam Park?
Beam Park is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Beam Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.