Crime in Rainham South East: statistics, rates and trends

673 crimes were recorded in Rainham South East in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 30% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 223 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rainham South East has the 3,057th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Rainham South East was highest in the year to July 2018 (941 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (516). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rainham South East 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+134%) and criminal damage and arson (+37%). The largest falls were in other theft (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Rainham South East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rainham South East recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Rainham South East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rainham South East recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 134% on the year before. It made up 27.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Rainham South East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rainham South East recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Rainham South East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rainham South East recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Rainham South East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rainham South East recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Rainham South East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rainham South East recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Rainham South East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rainham South East recorded 25 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 14% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Rainham South East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rainham South East recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Rainham South East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rainham South East recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Rainham South East

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rainham South East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Rainham South East

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rainham South East recorded 7 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 up 250% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Rainham South East

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rainham South East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Rainham South East

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rainham South East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Rainham South East

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rainham South East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rainham South East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rainham South East.

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 Rainham South East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rainham South East 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.

Rainham South East has an estimated population of 13,680. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rainham South East sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Rainham South East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.