Crime in Rush Green & Crowlands: statistics, rates and trends
1,755 crimes were recorded in Rush Green & Crowlands in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Rush Green & Crowlands
- Questions about crime in Rush Green & Crowlands
- About this data
1,755 crimes were recorded in Rush Green & Crowlands in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 647 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rush Green & Crowlands has the 1,173rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rush Green & Crowlands | Havering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,755 | 24,479 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.9 | 88.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 17,052 | 276,274 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rush Green & Crowlands was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,836 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,382). Over the whole period it rose 26%, 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 | 1,755 | 102.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,631 | 95.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,836 | 107.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,382 | 81.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,407 | 82.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,403 | 82.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,533 | 89.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,422 | 83.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,394 | 81.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 152 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rush Green & Crowlands 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, vehicle crime, drugs.
The largest increases were in theft from the person (+28%) and drugs (+22%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-30%) and burglary (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 647 | 37.9 | 1.11 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 432 | 25.3 | 1.65 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 138 | 8.1 | 1.64 | -3% |
| Other theft | 118 | 6.9 | 1.08 | -3% |
| Public order | 100 | 5.9 | 0.88 | +8% |
| Drugs | 82 | 4.8 | 1.47 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 4.3 | 0.63 | -30% |
| Burglary | 60 | 3.5 | 0.99 | -21% |
| Theft from the person | 32 | 1.9 | 1.11 | +28% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.6 | 1.17 | +8% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.3 | 0.64 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 0.9 | 0.97 | +220% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.28 | -67% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.2 | 0.02 | -62% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rush Green & Crowlands
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rush Green & Crowlands recorded 647 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 36.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rush Green & Crowlands
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rush Green & Crowlands recorded 432 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 24.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rush Green & Crowlands
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rush Green & Crowlands recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rush Green & Crowlands
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rush Green & Crowlands recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rush Green & Crowlands
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rush Green & Crowlands recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rush Green & Crowlands
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rush Green & Crowlands recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rush Green & Crowlands
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rush Green & Crowlands recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rush Green & Crowlands
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rush Green & Crowlands recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rush Green & Crowlands
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rush Green & Crowlands recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rush Green & Crowlands
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rush Green & Crowlands recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rush Green & Crowlands
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rush Green & Crowlands recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rush Green & Crowlands
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rush Green & Crowlands recorded 16 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 220% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rush Green & Crowlands
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rush Green & Crowlands recorded 4 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 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rush Green & Crowlands
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rush Green & Crowlands recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rush Green & Crowlands, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rush Green & Crowlands.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rush Green & Crowlands |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's | 3,276 | 253.2 | +146% |
| St Alban's | 892 | 110.6 | +7% |
| Hylands & Harrow Lodge | 787 | 56.6 | -45% |
| Marshalls & Rise Park | 1,217 | 83.4 | -19% |
| Mawneys | 1,148 | 77.6 | -25% |
| Squirrels Heath | 942 | 59.8 | -42% |
| Elm Park | 1,375 | 74.1 | -28% |
| St Andrew's | 1,513 | 104.5 | +2% |
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 Rush Green & Crowlands over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 226 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 100 |
| On or near Rush Green Road | 91 |
| On or near Maxwell Road | 74 |
| On or near East Road | 70 |
| On or near Marks Road | 67 |
| On or near Crown Drive | 55 |
| On or near Rush Green Gardens | 48 |
| On or near Recreation Avenue | 46 |
| On or near London Road | 38 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rush Green & Crowlands 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 511 | 29.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 479 | 27.3% |
| Not recorded | 432 | 24.6% |
| Under investigation | 132 | 7.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 91 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 8 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Rush Green & Crowlands has an estimated population of 17,052. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rush Green & Crowlands sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rush Green & Crowlands |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.3% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% |
| Private rented homes | 25.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Rush Green & Crowlands a safe place to live?
Rush Green & Crowlands recorded 102.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Rush Green & Crowlands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 647 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (432).
Is crime in Rush Green & Crowlands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rush Green & Crowlands was up 8% on the year before: 1,755 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,631 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rush Green & Crowlands?
Rush Green & Crowlands 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 Rush Green & Crowlands. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.