Crime in Cranham: statistics, rates and trends
536 crimes were recorded in Cranham in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
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536 crimes were recorded in Cranham in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 163 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cranham has the 3,443rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cranham | Havering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 536 | 24,479 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.1 | 88.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 13,364 | 276,274 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cranham was highest in the year to July 2020 (684 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (484). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 536 | 40.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 519 | 38.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 518 | 38.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 484 | 36.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 490 | 36.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 650 | 48.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 684 | 51.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 560 | 41.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 558 | 41.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cranham 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+19%) and public order (+13%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-15%) and anti-social behaviour (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 163 | 12.2 | 0.80 | -13% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 159 | 11.9 | 0.35 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 5.2 | 1.06 | +9% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.3 | 0.36 | +82% |
| Public order | 26 | 1.9 | 0.29 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 1.7 | 0.25 | -15% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.6 | 0.44 | -5% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.2 | 0.37 | -11% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.0 | 0.46 | +62% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.22 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +300% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.23 | +200% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.2 | 0.03 | -70% |
Anti-social behaviour in Cranham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cranham recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Cranham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cranham recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 29.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cranham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cranham recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cranham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cranham recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cranham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cranham recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cranham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cranham recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cranham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cranham recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cranham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cranham recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cranham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cranham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cranham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cranham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cranham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cranham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cranham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cranham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cranham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cranham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cranham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cranham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cranham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upminster | 872 | 64.6 | +61% |
| Emerson Park | 488 | 50.9 | +27% |
| St Andrew's | 1,513 | 104.5 | +161% |
| Hacton | 380 | 45.6 | +14% |
| Harold Wood | 913 | 64.8 | +62% |
| Squirrels Heath | 942 | 59.8 | +49% |
| Hylands & Harrow Lodge | 787 | 56.6 | +41% |
| Elm Park | 1,375 | 74.1 | +85% |
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 Cranham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Esdaile Gardens | 72 |
| On or near Macon Way | 26 |
| On or near Avon Road | 20 |
| On or near Ingrebourne Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Holden Way | 15 |
| On or near Berkeley Drive | 13 |
| On or near Ashburnham Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Clayfield Close | 12 |
| On or near Moultrie Way | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cranham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 163 | 30.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 162 | 30.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 131 | 24.4% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 6.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Cranham has an estimated population of 13,364. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cranham sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cranham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.0% |
| Private rented homes | 9.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Cranham a safe place to live?
Cranham recorded 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Cranham?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (159).
Is crime in Cranham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cranham was up 3% on the year before: 536 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 519 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cranham?
Cranham 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 Cranham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.