Crime in Rush Green & Crowlands: statistics, rates and trends
1,738 crimes were recorded in Rush Green & Crowlands in the 12 months to August 2026, 101.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rush Green & Crowlands at a glance
- Crime trends in Rush Green & Crowlands
- Types of crime in Rush Green & Crowlands
- Rush Green & Crowlands compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rush Green & Crowlands
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rush Green & Crowlands
- Demographics of Rush Green & Crowlands
- Questions about crime in Rush Green & Crowlands
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (649), anti-social behaviour (427) and vehicle crime (137) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,188th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Rush Green & Crowlands | Havering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,738 | 24,310 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.9 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 17,052 | 276,274 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rush Green & Crowlands peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,820 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,343). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,738 | 101.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,646 | 96.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,820 | 106.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,413 | 82.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,419 | 83.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,390 | 81.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,540 | 90.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,434 | 84.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,343 | 78.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 135 |
| July 2026 | 151 |
| June 2026 | 143 |
| May 2026 | 147 |
| April 2026 | 166 |
| March 2026 | 123 |
| February 2026 | 151 |
| January 2026 | 153 |
| December 2025 | 127 |
| November 2025 | 146 |
| October 2025 | 151 |
| September 2025 | 145 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rush Green & Crowlands recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (63% above the national rate), vehicle crime (62% above the national rate) and drugs (52% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (47% below) and other crime (39% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 25 to 32 and drugs rose from 67 to 85, while criminal damage and arson fell from 106 to 61 and other crime fell from 28 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 649 | 38.1 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 427 | 25.0 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 137 | 8.0 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Other theft | 120 | 7.0 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Public order | 96 | 5.6 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Drugs | 85 | 5.0 | 3.3 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -42% |
| Burglary | 57 | 3.3 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Robbery | 32 | 1.9 | 1.4 | +28% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 1.8 | 1.7 | +11% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.3 | 2.1 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rush Green & Crowlands; 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 Rush Green & Crowlands |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's | 3,248 | 251.0 | +146% |
| St Alban's | 903 | 112.0 | +10% |
| Hylands & Harrow Lodge | 787 | 56.6 | -45% |
| Marshalls & Rise Park | 1,231 | 84.4 | -17% |
| Mawneys | 1,118 | 75.6 | -26% |
| Squirrels Heath | 928 | 58.9 | -42% |
| Elm Park | 1,327 | 71.5 | -30% |
| St Andrew's | 1,495 | 103.2 | +1% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Rush Green & Crowlands over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (224).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 224 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 108 |
| On or near Rush Green Road | 99 |
| On or near Maxwell Road | 81 |
| On or near East Road | 63 |
| On or near Marks Road | 63 |
| On or near Crown Drive | 55 |
| On or near Recreation Avenue | 49 |
| On or near Rush Green Gardens | 45 |
| On or near Hornford Way | 37 |
Of the 1,311 crimes in Rush Green & Crowlands with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 427 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 484 | 36.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 478 | 36.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 135 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 105 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 10 | 0.8% | 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% |
Rush Green & Crowlands has an estimated population of 17,052 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (10%, against 19%), fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%) and more children (23%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rush Green & Crowlands average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Rush Green & Crowlands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rush Green & Crowlands a safe place to live?
Rush Green & Crowlands recorded 101.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,188th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Rush Green & Crowlands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 649 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (427).
Is crime in Rush Green & Crowlands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rush Green & Crowlands was up 6% on the year before: 1,738 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,646 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rush Green & Crowlands?
About 17,052 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rush Green & Crowlands?
Rush Green & Crowlands 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.