Crime in Havering-atte-Bower: statistics, rates and trends
1,012 crimes were recorded in Havering-atte-Bower in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Havering-atte-Bower at a glance
- Crime trends in Havering-atte-Bower
- Types of crime in Havering-atte-Bower
- Havering-atte-Bower compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Havering-atte-Bower
- What happened after crimes were reported in Havering-atte-Bower
- Population and deprivation in Havering-atte-Bower
- Questions about crime in Havering-atte-Bower
- About this data
1,012 crimes were recorded in Havering-atte-Bower in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 333 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Havering-atte-Bower has the 2,585th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Havering-atte-Bower | Havering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,012 | 24,479 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.3 | 88.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 16,769 | 276,274 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Havering-atte-Bower was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,256 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,012). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 1,012 | 60.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,174 | 70.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,094 | 65.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,154 | 68.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,077 | 64.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,249 | 74.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,256 | 74.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,141 | 68.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,021 | 60.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 87 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 89 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 106 |
| September 2025 | 88 |
| August 2025 | 98 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Havering-atte-Bower 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 falls were in robbery (-42%) and criminal damage and arson (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 333 | 19.9 | 0.58 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 266 | 15.9 | 1.03 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 97 | 5.8 | 1.17 | -21% |
| Other theft | 54 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 3.0 | 0.44 | -38% |
| Burglary | 47 | 2.8 | 0.79 | +9% |
| Public order | 46 | 2.7 | 0.41 | +5% |
| Drugs | 42 | 2.5 | 0.77 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 1.5 | 0.18 | -7% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.3 | 0.62 | +22% |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.8 | 0.62 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.49 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 0.25 | +40% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Havering-atte-Bower
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Havering-atte-Bower recorded 333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 32.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Havering-atte-Bower
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Havering-atte-Bower recorded 266 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 26.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Havering-atte-Bower
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Havering-atte-Bower recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Havering-atte-Bower
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Havering-atte-Bower recorded 54 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 down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Havering-atte-Bower
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Havering-atte-Bower recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Havering-atte-Bower
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Havering-atte-Bower recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Havering-atte-Bower
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Havering-atte-Bower recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Havering-atte-Bower
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Havering-atte-Bower recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Havering-atte-Bower
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Havering-atte-Bower recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Havering-atte-Bower
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Havering-atte-Bower recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Havering-atte-Bower
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Havering-atte-Bower recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Havering-atte-Bower
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Havering-atte-Bower recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Havering-atte-Bower
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Havering-atte-Bower recorded 7 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 up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Havering-atte-Bower
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Havering-atte-Bower 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 down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Havering-atte-Bower, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Havering-atte-Bower.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Havering-atte-Bower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mawneys | 1,148 | 77.6 | +29% |
| Marshalls & Rise Park | 1,217 | 83.4 | +38% |
| St Edward's | 3,276 | 253.2 | +320% |
| Heaton | 2,145 | 106.5 | +76% |
| Rush Green & Crowlands | 1,755 | 102.9 | +71% |
| St Alban's | 892 | 110.6 | +83% |
| Squirrels Heath | 942 | 59.8 | -1% |
| Gooshays | 1,391 | 80.4 | +33% |
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 Havering-atte-Bower over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gelsthorpe Road | 55 |
| On or near B175 | 33 |
| On or near Bolberry Road | 30 |
| On or near Oates Road | 30 |
| On or near Clockhouse Lane | 24 |
| On or near Highfield Road | 23 |
| On or near Lynwood Drive | 21 |
| On or near North Road | 21 |
| On or near Bushy Close | 19 |
| On or near Gobions Avenue | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Havering-atte-Bower 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 288 | 28.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 270 | 26.7% |
| Not recorded | 266 | 26.3% |
| Under investigation | 97 | 9.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.9% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Havering-atte-Bower has an estimated population of 16,769. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Havering-atte-Bower sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Havering-atte-Bower |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.8% |
| Social rented homes | 18.2% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Havering-atte-Bower a safe place to live?
Havering-atte-Bower recorded 60.3 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 Havering-atte-Bower?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (266).
Is crime in Havering-atte-Bower going up or down?
Recorded crime in Havering-atte-Bower was down 14% on the year before: 1,012 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,174 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Havering-atte-Bower?
Havering-atte-Bower 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 Havering-atte-Bower. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.