Crime in Emerson Park: statistics, rates and trends
488 crimes were recorded in Emerson Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Emerson Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Emerson Park
- Types of crime in Emerson Park
- Emerson Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Emerson Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Emerson Park
- Population and deprivation in Emerson Park
- Questions about crime in Emerson Park
- About this data
488 crimes were recorded in Emerson Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 148 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Emerson Park has the 2,994th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Emerson Park | Havering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 488 | 24,479 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.9 | 88.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,596 | 276,274 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Emerson Park was highest in the year to July 2026 (488 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (407). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 488 | 50.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 444 | 46.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 439 | 45.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 407 | 42.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 421 | 43.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 417 | 43.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 431 | 44.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 440 | 45.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 440 | 45.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Emerson 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+161%) and anti-social behaviour (+17%). The largest falls were in burglary (-27%) and other theft (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 148 | 15.4 | 0.45 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 94 | 9.8 | 1.18 | +161% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 8.0 | 0.52 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 5.3 | 1.08 | -24% |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.6 | 0.41 | -24% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.5 | 0.71 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 2.1 | 0.31 | -13% |
| Public order | 16 | 1.7 | 0.25 | -20% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.6 | 0.48 | +7% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.9 | 0.69 | -10% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.6 | 0.30 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Emerson Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Emerson Park recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 30.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Emerson Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Emerson Park recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 161% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Emerson Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Emerson Park recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Emerson Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Emerson Park recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Emerson Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Emerson Park recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Emerson Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Emerson Park recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Emerson Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Emerson 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 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Emerson Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Emerson Park recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Emerson Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Emerson Park recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Emerson Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Emerson 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 1.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Emerson Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Emerson Park recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Emerson Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Emerson Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Emerson Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Emerson Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Emerson Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Emerson Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Emerson Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Emerson Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Emerson Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrels Heath | 942 | 59.8 | +18% |
| St Andrew's | 1,513 | 104.5 | +105% |
| Harold Wood | 913 | 64.8 | +27% |
| Hylands & Harrow Lodge | 787 | 56.6 | +11% |
| Cranham | 536 | 40.1 | -21% |
| St Alban's | 892 | 110.6 | +117% |
| Hacton | 380 | 45.6 | -10% |
| Upminster | 872 | 64.6 | +27% |
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 Emerson Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wykeham Avenue | 101 |
| On or near A127 | 22 |
| On or near Bourne End | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Ardleigh Green Road | 16 |
| On or near Copthorne Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Walden Road | 12 |
| On or near Hillview Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Tall Pines Close | 11 |
| On or near Nelmes Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Emerson 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 | 183 | 37.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 131 | 26.8% |
| Not recorded | 77 | 15.8% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 7.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 6.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
Emerson Park has an estimated population of 9,596. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Emerson Park sits in decile 9.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Emerson Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.6% |
| Social rented homes | 4.0% |
| Private rented homes | 8.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 |
Is Emerson Park a safe place to live?
Emerson Park recorded 50.9 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 Emerson Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (94).
Is crime in Emerson Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Emerson Park was up 10% on the year before: 488 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 444 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Emerson Park?
Emerson 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 Emerson Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.