Crime in Rainham & Wennington: statistics, rates and trends
1,920 crimes were recorded in Rainham & Wennington in the 12 months to August 2026, 137.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rainham & Wennington at a glance
- Crime trends in Rainham & Wennington
- Types of crime in Rainham & Wennington
- Rainham & Wennington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rainham & Wennington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rainham & Wennington
- Demographics of Rainham & Wennington
- Questions about crime in Rainham & Wennington
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (446), violence and sexual offences (440) and shoplifting (308) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 562nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Rainham & Wennington | Havering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,920 | 24,310 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.6 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +33% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 13,949 | 276,274 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Rainham & Wennington of any year here (1,920 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 51%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,920 | 137.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,440 | 103.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,333 | 95.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,138 | 81.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,197 | 85.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,282 | 91.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,358 | 97.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,357 | 97.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,273 | 91.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 179 |
| July 2026 | 203 |
| June 2026 | 165 |
| May 2026 | 195 |
| April 2026 | 157 |
| March 2026 | 197 |
| February 2026 | 121 |
| January 2026 | 135 |
| December 2025 | 130 |
| November 2025 | 143 |
| October 2025 | 154 |
| September 2025 | 141 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rainham & Wennington recorded notably more vehicle crime (3.5 times the national rate), robbery (2.7 times the national rate) and shoplifting (2.6 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 101 to 308 and robbery rose from 26 to 51, while drugs fell from 93 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 446 | 32.0 | 15.4 | +33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 440 | 31.5 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 308 | 22.1 | 8.5 | +205% |
| Vehicle crime | 246 | 17.6 | 5.0 | +24% |
| Other theft | 97 | 7.0 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 92 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Public order | 80 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Drugs | 60 | 4.3 | 3.3 | -35% |
| Robbery | 51 | 3.7 | 1.4 | +96% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 1.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Rainham & Wennington has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rainham & Wennington |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hornchurch | 737 | 78.4 | -43% |
| Beam Park | 1,172 | 120.9 | -12% |
| Elm Park | 1,327 | 71.5 | -48% |
| Hacton | 374 | 44.9 | -67% |
| St Andrew's | 1,495 | 103.2 | -25% |
| Upminster | 870 | 64.4 | -53% |
| Hylands & Harrow Lodge | 787 | 56.6 | -59% |
| St Alban's | 903 | 112.0 | -19% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Rainham & Wennington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (483).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 483 |
| On or near New Road | 99 |
| On or near Redbury Close | 86 |
| On or near Parking Area | 80 |
| On or near Parkway | 52 |
| On or near Celtic Farm Road | 50 |
| On or near Broadway | 41 |
| On or near Ferro Road | 39 |
| On or near Waverley Road | 34 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 32 |
Of the 1,474 crimes in Rainham & Wennington with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 446 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 789 | 53.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 388 | 26.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 132 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 61 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Rainham & Wennington has an estimated population of 13,949 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.3%, against 17.1%), more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rainham & Wennington average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Rainham & Wennington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rainham & Wennington a safe place to live?
Rainham & Wennington recorded 137.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 562nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Rainham & Wennington?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 446 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (440).
Is crime in Rainham & Wennington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rainham & Wennington was up 33% on the year before: 1,920 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,440 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rainham & Wennington?
About 13,949 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rainham & Wennington?
Rainham & Wennington 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.