Crime in Squirrels Heath: statistics, rates and trends
942 crimes were recorded in Squirrels Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Squirrels Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Squirrels Heath
- Types of crime in Squirrels Heath
- Squirrels Heath compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Squirrels Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Squirrels Heath
- Population and deprivation in Squirrels Heath
- Questions about crime in Squirrels Heath
- About this data
942 crimes were recorded in Squirrels Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 279 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Squirrels Heath has the 2,604th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Squirrels Heath | Havering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 942 | 24,479 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.8 | 88.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 15,746 | 276,274 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Squirrels Heath was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,208 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (862). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 942 | 59.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 994 | 63.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,208 | 76.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,068 | 67.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,148 | 72.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,190 | 75.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,123 | 71.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 975 | 61.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 862 | 54.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 73 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 79 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 99 |
| November 2025 | 100 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
| August 2025 | 87 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Squirrels Heath 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+21%) and burglary (+19%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-48%) and shoplifting (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 279 | 17.7 | 0.52 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 179 | 11.4 | 0.74 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 100 | 6.4 | 1.29 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 79 | 5.0 | 0.61 | -29% |
| Other theft | 63 | 4.0 | 0.63 | +9% |
| Public order | 58 | 3.7 | 0.55 | +21% |
| Burglary | 43 | 2.7 | 0.77 | +19% |
| Drugs | 39 | 2.5 | 0.76 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 2.1 | 0.31 | -48% |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.4 | 1.03 | +0% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.1 | 0.51 | -11% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.8 | 0.49 | +8% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.6 | 0.77 | +11% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +133% |
Violence and sexual offences in Squirrels Heath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Squirrels Heath recorded 279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 29.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Squirrels Heath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Squirrels Heath recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Squirrels Heath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Squirrels Heath recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Squirrels Heath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Squirrels Heath recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Squirrels Heath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Squirrels Heath recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Squirrels Heath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Squirrels Heath recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Squirrels Heath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Squirrels Heath recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Squirrels Heath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Squirrels Heath recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Squirrels Heath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Squirrels Heath recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Squirrels Heath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Squirrels Heath recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Squirrels Heath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Squirrels Heath recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Squirrels Heath
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Squirrels Heath recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Squirrels Heath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Squirrels Heath recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Squirrels Heath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Squirrels Heath recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Squirrels Heath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Squirrels Heath.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Squirrels Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Park | 488 | 50.9 | -15% |
| St Alban's | 892 | 110.6 | +85% |
| Harold Wood | 913 | 64.8 | +8% |
| St Edward's | 3,276 | 253.2 | +323% |
| Heaton | 2,145 | 106.5 | +78% |
| Hylands & Harrow Lodge | 787 | 56.6 | -5% |
| Marshalls & Rise Park | 1,217 | 83.4 | +39% |
| St Andrew's | 1,513 | 104.5 | +75% |
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 Squirrels Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 94 |
| On or near Elvet Avenue | 74 |
| On or near Main Road | 46 |
| On or near Kidman Close | 45 |
| On or near Ardleigh Close | 41 |
| On or near Michael Gardens | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Durham Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Kingsley Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Station Road | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Squirrels Heath 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 | 356 | 37.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 227 | 24.1% |
| Not recorded | 179 | 19.0% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 8.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Squirrels Heath has an estimated population of 15,746. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Squirrels Heath sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Squirrels Heath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.1% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Squirrels Heath a safe place to live?
Squirrels Heath recorded 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Squirrels Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (179).
Is crime in Squirrels Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Squirrels Heath was down 5% on the year before: 942 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 994 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Squirrels Heath?
Squirrels Heath 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 Squirrels Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.