Crime in Squirrels Heath: statistics, rates and trends
928 crimes were recorded in Squirrels Heath in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Squirrels Heath
- Questions about crime in Squirrels Heath
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (278), anti-social behaviour (180) and vehicle crime (101) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,657th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Squirrels Heath | Havering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 928 | 24,310 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.9 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 15,746 | 276,274 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Squirrels Heath peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,204 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (851). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 928 | 58.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 982 | 62.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,204 | 76.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,070 | 68.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,150 | 73.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,193 | 75.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,145 | 72.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 982 | 62.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 851 | 54.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 73 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Squirrels Heath recorded notably more vehicle crime (29% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (74% below) and violence and sexual offences (48% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 61 to 28 and shoplifting fell from 113 to 73.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 278 | 17.7 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 180 | 11.4 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 101 | 6.4 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 4.6 | 8.5 | -35% |
| Other theft | 66 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Public order | 56 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Burglary | 41 | 2.6 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.4 | 3.3 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 1.8 | 6.7 | -54% |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Squirrels Heath; the highest is St Edward's (251.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Emerson Park (49.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Squirrels Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Park | 475 | 49.5 | -16% |
| St Alban's | 903 | 112.0 | +90% |
| Harold Wood | 903 | 64.1 | +9% |
| St Edward's | 3,248 | 251.0 | +326% |
| Heaton | 2,159 | 107.2 | +82% |
| Hylands & Harrow Lodge | 787 | 56.6 | -4% |
| Marshalls & Rise Park | 1,231 | 84.4 | +43% |
| St Andrew's | 1,495 | 103.2 | +75% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Squirrels Heath over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (89).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 89 |
| On or near Elvet Avenue | 72 |
| On or near Kidman Close | 43 |
| On or near Ardleigh Close | 41 |
| On or near Main Road | 39 |
| On or near Michael Gardens | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Durham Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Station Road | 20 |
| On or near Slewins Close | 18 |
Of the 748 crimes in Squirrels Heath with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 180 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 355 | 47.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 212 | 28.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% | 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% |
Squirrels Heath has an estimated population of 15,746 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Squirrels Heath average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Squirrels Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Squirrels Heath a safe place to live?
Squirrels Heath recorded 58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,657th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Squirrels Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 278 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (180).
Is crime in Squirrels Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Squirrels Heath was down 5% on the year before: 928 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 982 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Squirrels Heath?
About 15,746 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Squirrels Heath?
Squirrels Heath 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.