Crime in Rainham & Wennington: statistics, rates and trends
1,881 crimes were recorded in Rainham & Wennington in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 34% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Rainham & Wennington
- Questions about crime in Rainham & Wennington
- About this data
1,881 crimes were recorded in Rainham & Wennington in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 34% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 450 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rainham & Wennington has the 596th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rainham & Wennington | Havering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,881 | 24,479 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 134.8 | 88.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +34% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 13,949 | 276,274 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rainham & Wennington was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,881 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,138). Over the whole period it rose 47%, 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 | 1,881 | 134.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,407 | 100.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,342 | 96.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,138 | 81.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,183 | 84.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,297 | 93.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,324 | 94.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,359 | 97.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,282 | 91.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 140 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rainham & Wennington 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+213%) and robbery (+76%). The largest falls were in other crime (-33%) and theft from the person (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 450 | 32.3 | 2.10 | +41% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 426 | 30.5 | 0.89 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 282 | 20.2 | 2.44 | +213% |
| Vehicle crime | 236 | 16.9 | 3.43 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 98 | 7.0 | 1.04 | +34% |
| Other theft | 88 | 6.3 | 0.99 | +5% |
| Public order | 86 | 6.2 | 0.93 | +25% |
| Drugs | 70 | 5.0 | 1.53 | -16% |
| Robbery | 51 | 3.7 | 2.71 | +76% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.0 | 0.85 | -16% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.1 | 0.68 | -24% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.0 | 0.48 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.9 | 0.89 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.7 | 0.87 | n/a |
Anti-social behaviour in Rainham & Wennington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rainham & Wennington recorded 450 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 23.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Rainham & Wennington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rainham & Wennington recorded 426 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 22.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rainham & Wennington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rainham & Wennington recorded 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 213% on the year before. It made up 15.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rainham & Wennington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rainham & Wennington recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rainham & Wennington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rainham & Wennington recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rainham & Wennington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rainham & Wennington recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rainham & Wennington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rainham & Wennington recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rainham & Wennington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rainham & Wennington recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rainham & Wennington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rainham & Wennington recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rainham & Wennington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rainham & Wennington recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rainham & Wennington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rainham & Wennington recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rainham & Wennington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rainham & Wennington recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rainham & Wennington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rainham & Wennington recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rainham & Wennington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rainham & Wennington recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rainham & Wennington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rainham & Wennington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rainham & Wennington |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hornchurch | 745 | 79.3 | -41% |
| Beam Park | 1,211 | 124.9 | -7% |
| Elm Park | 1,375 | 74.1 | -45% |
| Hacton | 380 | 45.6 | -66% |
| St Andrew's | 1,513 | 104.5 | -23% |
| Upminster | 872 | 64.6 | -52% |
| Hylands & Harrow Lodge | 787 | 56.6 | -58% |
| St Alban's | 892 | 110.6 | -18% |
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 & Wennington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 450 |
| On or near New Road | 96 |
| On or near Parking Area | 80 |
| On or near Redbury Close | 71 |
| On or near Celtic Farm Road | 52 |
| On or near Parkway | 47 |
| On or near Broadway | 40 |
| On or near Ferro Road | 37 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 34 |
| On or near Waverley Road | 34 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rainham & Wennington 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 737 | 39.2% |
| Not recorded | 450 | 23.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 394 | 20.9% |
| Under investigation | 155 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Rainham & Wennington has an estimated population of 13,949. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rainham & Wennington sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rainham & Wennington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.0% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Rainham & Wennington a safe place to live?
Rainham & Wennington recorded 134.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Rainham & Wennington?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 450 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (426).
Is crime in Rainham & Wennington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rainham & Wennington was up 34% on the year before: 1,881 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,407 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rainham & Wennington?
Rainham & Wennington 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 Rainham & Wennington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.