Crime in Elm Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,327 crimes were recorded in Elm Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (360), shoplifting (239) and anti-social behaviour (235) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,160th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Elm Park | Havering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,327 | 24,310 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.5 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 18,554 | 276,274 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Elm Park peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,501 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,075). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,327 | 71.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,501 | 80.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,368 | 73.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,185 | 63.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,152 | 62.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,240 | 66.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,271 | 68.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,075 | 57.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,276 | 68.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 100 |
| July 2026 | 132 |
| June 2026 | 117 |
| May 2026 | 92 |
| April 2026 | 121 |
| March 2026 | 122 |
| February 2026 | 100 |
| January 2026 | 70 |
| December 2025 | 100 |
| November 2025 | 126 |
| October 2025 | 107 |
| September 2025 | 140 |
Compared with England and Wales, Elm Park recorded notably more robbery (2.8 times the national rate) and shoplifting (52% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (66% below) and other theft (51% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 79 to 43 and anti-social behaviour fell from 317 to 235.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 360 | 19.4 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 239 | 12.9 | 8.5 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 235 | 12.7 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 5.1 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Public order | 80 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Robbery | 70 | 3.8 | 1.4 | +9% |
| Other theft | 59 | 3.2 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Drugs | 56 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -16% |
| Burglary | 46 | 2.5 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -46% |
| Other crime | 17 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Elm Park; the highest is Rainham & Wennington (137.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Hacton (44.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Elm Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacton | 374 | 44.9 | -37% |
| South Hornchurch | 737 | 78.4 | +10% |
| Hylands & Harrow Lodge | 787 | 56.6 | -21% |
| St Andrew's | 1,495 | 103.2 | +44% |
| Beam Park | 1,172 | 120.9 | +69% |
| Rainham & Wennington | 1,920 | 137.6 | +92% |
| St Alban's | 903 | 112.0 | +57% |
| Rush Green & Crowlands | 1,738 | 101.9 | +43% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Elm Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (157).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 157 |
| On or near Parking Area | 94 |
| On or near Park Mews | 77 |
| On or near Abbs Cross Lane | 59 |
| On or near The Broadway | 57 |
| On or near Elm Park Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Tadworth Parade | 29 |
| On or near Beech Close | 26 |
| On or near Brian Close | 23 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 23 |
Of the 1,092 crimes in Elm Park with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 235 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 468 | 42.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 299 | 27.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 7 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Elm Park has an estimated population of 18,554 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (13%, against 20%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Elm Park average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Elm Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Elm Park a safe place to live?
Elm Park recorded 71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,160th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Elm Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 360 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (239).
Is crime in Elm Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Elm Park was down 12% on the year before: 1,327 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,501 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Elm Park?
About 18,554 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Elm Park?
Elm Park is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.