Crime in Heaton, Havering: statistics, rates and trends
2,159 crimes were recorded in Heaton, Havering in the 12 months to August 2026, 107.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Heaton, Havering at a glance
- Crime trends in Heaton, Havering
- Types of crime in Heaton, Havering
- Heaton, Havering compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Heaton, Havering
- What happened after crimes were reported in Heaton, Havering
- Demographics of Heaton, Havering
- Questions about crime in Heaton, Havering
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (713), anti-social behaviour (445) and shoplifting (180) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,071st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Heaton, Havering | Havering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,159 | 24,310 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.2 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 20,148 | 276,274 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Heaton, Havering peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,652 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,049). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,159 | 107.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,310 | 114.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,513 | 124.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,652 | 131.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,424 | 120.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,258 | 112.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,338 | 116.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,089 | 103.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,049 | 101.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 194 |
| July 2026 | 246 |
| June 2026 | 187 |
| May 2026 | 158 |
| April 2026 | 171 |
| March 2026 | 171 |
| February 2026 | 156 |
| January 2026 | 149 |
| December 2025 | 198 |
| November 2025 | 172 |
| October 2025 | 180 |
| September 2025 | 177 |
Compared with England and Wales, Heaton, Havering recorded notably more drugs (82% above the national rate), vehicle crime (49% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (44% above the national rate), and notably less other crime (39% below) and criminal damage and arson (29% below). On the year before, public order rose from 122 to 148, while other crime fell from 44 to 26 and robbery fell from 53 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 713 | 35.4 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 445 | 22.1 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 180 | 8.9 | 8.5 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 149 | 7.4 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Public order | 148 | 7.3 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Other theft | 138 | 6.8 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Drugs | 120 | 6.0 | 3.3 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 97 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Burglary | 52 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -24% |
| Robbery | 34 | 1.7 | 1.4 | -36% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 1.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.3 | 2.1 | -41% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Heaton, Havering; the highest is St Edward's (251.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Emerson Park (49.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heaton, Havering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gooshays | 1,385 | 80.1 | -25% |
| Harold Wood | 903 | 64.1 | -40% |
| Squirrels Heath | 928 | 58.9 | -45% |
| Marshalls & Rise Park | 1,231 | 84.4 | -21% |
| St Edward's | 3,248 | 251.0 | +134% |
| Emerson Park | 475 | 49.5 | -54% |
| Havering-atte-Bower | 994 | 59.3 | -45% |
| St Alban's | 903 | 112.0 | +4% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Heaton, Havering over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (215).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 215 |
| On or near Farnham Road | 135 |
| On or near Clematis Close | 57 |
| On or near Kingsbridge Circus | 47 |
| On or near Mimosa Close | 42 |
| On or near Trowbridge Road | 42 |
| On or near Quilter Way | 41 |
| On or near Widecombe Close | 41 |
| On or near Leyburn Road | 40 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 40 |
Of the 1,714 crimes in Heaton, Havering with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 445 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 643 | 37.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 564 | 32.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 200 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 84 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 72 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 70 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 8 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Heaton, Havering has an estimated population of 20,148 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (38%, against 17%), a younger population (12%, against 19%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Heaton, Havering average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Heaton, Havering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 38.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Heaton, Havering a safe place to live?
Heaton, Havering recorded 107.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,071st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Heaton, Havering?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 713 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (445).
Is crime in Heaton, Havering going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heaton, Havering was down 7% on the year before: 2,159 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,310 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Heaton, Havering?
About 20,148 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Heaton, Havering?
Heaton, Havering 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.