Crime in Hacton: statistics, rates and trends
380 crimes were recorded in Hacton in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before.
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380 crimes were recorded in Hacton in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 116 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hacton has the 3,220th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hacton | Havering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 380 | 24,479 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.6 | 88.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +31% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,332 | 276,274 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hacton was highest in the year to July 2021 (425 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (273). Over the whole period it rose 17%, 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 | 380 | 45.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 291 | 34.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 273 | 32.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 295 | 35.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 328 | 39.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 425 | 51.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 326 | 39.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 274 | 32.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 325 | 39.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hacton 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. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+30%) and violence and sexual offences (+30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 116 | 13.9 | 0.41 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 8.8 | 0.57 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 7.7 | 1.56 | +28% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.2 | 0.51 | +80% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.6 | 0.75 | +29% |
| Public order | 22 | 2.6 | 0.40 | +47% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.8 | 0.55 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 1.6 | 0.23 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.1 | 0.13 | +29% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.45 | +60% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 0.53 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.21 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Hacton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hacton recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 30.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hacton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hacton recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hacton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hacton recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 16.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hacton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hacton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hacton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hacton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hacton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hacton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hacton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hacton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hacton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hacton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hacton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hacton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hacton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hacton recorded 8 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 60% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hacton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hacton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hacton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hacton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hacton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hacton recorded 2 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hacton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hacton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hacton |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's | 1,513 | 104.5 | +129% |
| Elm Park | 1,375 | 74.1 | +62% |
| Hylands & Harrow Lodge | 787 | 56.6 | +24% |
| Upminster | 872 | 64.6 | +42% |
| Emerson Park | 488 | 50.9 | +12% |
| South Hornchurch | 745 | 79.3 | +74% |
| St Alban's | 892 | 110.6 | +142% |
| Rainham & Wennington | 1,881 | 134.8 | +196% |
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 Hacton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Webster Close | 30 |
| On or near Newmarket Way | 21 |
| On or near Epsom Way | 17 |
| On or near Haydock Close | 14 |
| On or near Inglewood Close | 14 |
| On or near Suttons Lane | 14 |
| On or near Lingfield Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Hacton Lane | 12 |
| On or near Standen Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Fernbank Avenue | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hacton 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 | 133 | 35.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 96 | 25.3% |
| Not recorded | 73 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 11.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.3% |
Hacton has an estimated population of 8,332. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hacton sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hacton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.8% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Hacton a safe place to live?
Hacton recorded 45.6 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 Hacton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (73).
Is crime in Hacton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hacton was up 31% on the year before: 380 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 291 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hacton?
Hacton 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 Hacton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.