Crime in Hacton: statistics, rates and trends
374 crimes were recorded in Hacton in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 25% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (122), anti-social behaviour (74) and vehicle crime (58) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,250th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Hacton | Havering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 374 | 24,310 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.9 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,332 | 276,274 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hacton peaked in the year to August 2021 (414 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (275). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 374 | 44.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 300 | 36.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 275 | 33.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 293 | 35.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 336 | 40.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 414 | 49.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 339 | 40.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 275 | 33.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 316 | 37.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hacton recorded notably more vehicle crime (40% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (57% below) and other theft (50% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 51 to 74 and violence and sexual offences rose from 88 to 122.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 14.6 | 34.2 | +39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 8.9 | 15.4 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 7.0 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Hacton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hacton |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's | 1,495 | 103.2 | +130% |
| Elm Park | 1,327 | 71.5 | +59% |
| Hylands & Harrow Lodge | 787 | 56.6 | +26% |
| Upminster | 870 | 64.4 | +44% |
| Emerson Park | 475 | 49.5 | +10% |
| South Hornchurch | 737 | 78.4 | +75% |
| St Alban's | 903 | 112.0 | +149% |
| Rainham & Wennington | 1,920 | 137.6 | +207% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Hacton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Webster Close” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Webster Close | 32 |
| On or near Newmarket Way | 21 |
| On or near Epsom Way | 18 |
| On or near Suttons Lane | 16 |
| On or near Inglewood Close | 14 |
| On or near Gladiator Way | 12 |
| On or near Hacton Lane | 12 |
| On or near Haydock Close | 12 |
| On or near Hurst Park Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Lingfield Avenue | 11 |
Of the 300 crimes in Hacton with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 129 | 43.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 92 | 30.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 14.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Hacton has an estimated population of 8,332 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.0%, against 17.1%), less private renting (8.3%, against 20.3%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hacton average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hacton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hacton a safe place to live?
Hacton recorded 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,250th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Hacton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 122 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Hacton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hacton was up 25% on the year before: 374 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 300 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hacton?
About 8,332 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hacton?
Hacton 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.