Crime in Mawneys: statistics, rates and trends
1,118 crimes were recorded in Mawneys in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (285), anti-social behaviour (209) and other theft (139) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,998th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Mawneys | Havering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,118 | 24,310 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.6 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 14,796 | 276,274 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mawneys peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,312 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (967). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,118 | 75.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,312 | 88.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,283 | 86.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,133 | 76.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 967 | 65.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,186 | 80.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,163 | 78.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 999 | 67.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,007 | 68.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 93 |
| July 2026 | 121 |
| June 2026 | 101 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 96 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 80 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 97 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 91 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
Compared with England and Wales, Mawneys recorded notably more other theft (46% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (64% below) and violence and sexual offences (44% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 88 to 139, while drugs fell from 130 to 60 and shoplifting fell from 248 to 135.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 285 | 19.3 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 209 | 14.1 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Other theft | 139 | 9.4 | 6.4 | +58% |
| Shoplifting | 135 | 9.1 | 8.5 | -46% |
| Vehicle crime | 87 | 5.9 | 5.0 | +9% |
| Public order | 68 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Drugs | 60 | 4.1 | 3.3 | -54% |
| Burglary | 48 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -44% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Mawneys; the highest is St Edward's (251.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Hylands & Harrow Lodge (56.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mawneys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalls & Rise Park | 1,231 | 84.4 | +12% |
| Havering-atte-Bower | 994 | 59.3 | -22% |
| St Edward's | 3,248 | 251.0 | +232% |
| Rush Green & Crowlands | 1,738 | 101.9 | +35% |
| St Alban's | 903 | 112.0 | +48% |
| Squirrels Heath | 928 | 58.9 | -22% |
| Heaton | 2,159 | 107.2 | +42% |
| Hylands & Harrow Lodge | 787 | 56.6 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Mawneys over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (123).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 123 |
| On or near Supermarket | 92 |
| On or near Parking Area | 85 |
| On or near Denbar Parade | 35 |
| On or near Rosedale Road | 30 |
| On or near Mowbrays Close | 29 |
| On or near Ash Close | 28 |
| On or near Blenheim Close | 23 |
| On or near Birch Close | 22 |
| On or near B174 | 20 |
Of the 909 crimes in Mawneys with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 209 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 457 | 50.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 240 | 26.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Mawneys has an estimated population of 14,796 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (15%, against 20%), less social housing (13%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mawneys average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Mawneys | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Mawneys a safe place to live?
Mawneys recorded 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,998th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft.
What is the most common crime in Mawneys?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 285 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (209).
Is crime in Mawneys going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mawneys was down 15% on the year before: 1,118 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,312 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mawneys?
About 14,796 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mawneys?
Mawneys 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.