Crime in St Andrew's, Havering: statistics, rates and trends
1,513 crimes were recorded in St Andrew's, Havering in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Andrew's, Havering at a glance
- Crime trends in St Andrew's, Havering
- Types of crime in St Andrew's, Havering
- St Andrew's, Havering compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Andrew's, Havering
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Andrew's, Havering
- Population and deprivation in St Andrew's, Havering
- Questions about crime in St Andrew's, Havering
- About this data
1,513 crimes were recorded in St Andrew's, Havering in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 457 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Andrew's, Havering has the 1,133rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Andrew's, Havering | Havering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,513 | 24,479 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.5 | 88.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 14,481 | 276,274 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Andrew's, Havering was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,513 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,143). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 1,513 | 104.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,333 | 92.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,359 | 93.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,205 | 83.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,143 | 78.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,224 | 84.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,166 | 80.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,219 | 84.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,398 | 96.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 130 |
| June 2026 | 120 |
| May 2026 | 124 |
| April 2026 | 112 |
| March 2026 | 159 |
| February 2026 | 125 |
| January 2026 | 137 |
| December 2025 | 121 |
| November 2025 | 131 |
| October 2025 | 117 |
| September 2025 | 110 |
| August 2025 | 127 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Andrew's, Havering 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, burglary.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+105%) and burglary (+44%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-53%) and drugs (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 457 | 31.6 | 2.06 | +105% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 373 | 25.8 | 0.75 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 138 | 9.5 | 1.93 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 137 | 9.5 | 1.14 | -53% |
| Public order | 72 | 5.0 | 0.75 | +36% |
| Burglary | 65 | 4.5 | 1.27 | +44% |
| Other theft | 65 | 4.5 | 0.70 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 4.3 | 0.63 | +17% |
| Robbery | 44 | 3.0 | 2.25 | +16% |
| Drugs | 40 | 2.8 | 0.84 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 2.3 | 1.39 | +42% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.9 | 0.43 | +44% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 0.85 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -90% |
Anti-social behaviour in St Andrew's, Havering
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Andrew's, Havering recorded 457 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 105% on the year before. It made up 30.2% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in St Andrew's, Havering
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Andrew's, Havering recorded 373 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Andrew's, Havering
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Andrew's, Havering recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Andrew's, Havering
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Andrew's, Havering recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Andrew's, Havering
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Andrew's, Havering recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Andrew's, Havering
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Andrew's, Havering recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Andrew's, Havering
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Andrew's, Havering recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Andrew's, Havering
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Andrew's, Havering recorded 62 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 up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Andrew's, Havering
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Andrew's, Havering recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Andrew's, Havering
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Andrew's, Havering recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Andrew's, Havering
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Andrew's, Havering recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Andrew's, Havering
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Andrew's, Havering recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Andrew's, Havering
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Andrew's, Havering recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Andrew's, Havering
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Andrew's, Havering recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 90% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Andrew's, Havering, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Andrew's, Havering.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Andrew's, Havering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacton | 380 | 45.6 | -56% |
| Emerson Park | 488 | 50.9 | -51% |
| Hylands & Harrow Lodge | 787 | 56.6 | -46% |
| Elm Park | 1,375 | 74.1 | -29% |
| Upminster | 872 | 64.6 | -38% |
| St Alban's | 892 | 110.6 | +6% |
| Squirrels Heath | 942 | 59.8 | -43% |
| Cranham | 536 | 40.1 | -62% |
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 St Andrew's, Havering over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Leather Lane | 164 |
| On or near High Street | 112 |
| On or near Supermarket | 99 |
| On or near Billet Lane | 98 |
| On or near Chepstow Avenue | 62 |
| On or near Abbs Cross Gardens | 51 |
| On or near Kempton Avenue | 45 |
| On or near Sunrise Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Victor Close | 39 |
| On or near Appleton Way | 39 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Andrew's, Havering 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 | 492 | 32.5% |
| Not recorded | 457 | 30.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 304 | 20.1% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 6.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
St Andrew's, Havering has an estimated population of 14,481. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Andrew's, Havering sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Andrew's, Havering |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is St Andrew's, Havering a safe place to live?
St Andrew's, Havering recorded 104.5 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 St Andrew's, Havering?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 457 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (373).
Is crime in St Andrew's, Havering going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Andrew's, Havering was up 14% on the year before: 1,513 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,333 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Andrew's, Havering?
St Andrew's, Havering 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 St Andrew's, Havering. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.