Crime in Emerson Park: statistics, rates and trends
475 crimes were recorded in Emerson Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Emerson Park
- Questions about crime in Emerson Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (146), shoplifting (88) and anti-social behaviour (77) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,052nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Emerson Park | Havering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 475 | 24,310 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.5 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,596 | 276,274 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Emerson Park of any year here (475 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 475 | 49.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 466 | 48.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 436 | 45.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 390 | 40.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 431 | 44.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 423 | 44.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 441 | 46.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 432 | 45.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 437 | 45.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (60% below) and violence and sexual offences (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 43 to 88, while burglary fell from 36 to 22 and other theft fell from 34 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 146 | 15.2 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 88 | 9.2 | 8.5 | +105% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 8.0 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 5.3 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.6 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Emerson Park; the highest is St Alban's (112.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Cranham (40.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Emerson Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrels Heath | 928 | 58.9 | +19% |
| St Andrew's | 1,495 | 103.2 | +109% |
| Harold Wood | 903 | 64.1 | +29% |
| Hylands & Harrow Lodge | 787 | 56.6 | +14% |
| Cranham | 546 | 40.9 | -17% |
| St Alban's | 903 | 112.0 | +126% |
| Hacton | 374 | 44.9 | -9% |
| Upminster | 870 | 64.4 | +30% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Emerson Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wykeham Avenue” (94).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wykeham Avenue | 94 |
| On or near A127 | 21 |
| On or near Bourne End | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Ardleigh Green Road | 15 |
| On or near Copthorne Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Hillview Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Tall Pines Close | 11 |
| On or near Walden Road | 11 |
| On or near Rutland Approach | 9 |
Of the 398 crimes in Emerson Park with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 77 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 172 | 43.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 123 | 30.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Emerson Park has an estimated population of 9,596 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.0%, against 17.1%), less private renting (8.4%, against 20.3%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Emerson Park average decile 9.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Emerson Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Emerson Park a safe place to live?
Emerson Park recorded 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,052nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Emerson Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 146 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (88).
Is crime in Emerson Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Emerson Park was up 2% on the year before: 475 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 466 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Emerson Park?
About 9,596 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Emerson Park?
Emerson 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.