Crime in St Edward's: statistics, rates and trends
3,248 crimes were recorded in St Edward's in the 12 months to August 2026, 251.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Edward's at a glance
- Crime trends in St Edward's
- Types of crime in St Edward's
- St Edward's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Edward's
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Edward's
- Demographics of St Edward's
- Questions about crime in St Edward's
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (819), shoplifting (554) and anti-social behaviour (526) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 118th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | St Edward's | Havering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,248 | 24,310 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 251.0 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,939 | 276,274 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Edward's peaked in the year to August 2024 (3,679 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,879). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,248 | 251.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,353 | 259.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,679 | 284.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,676 | 284.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,576 | 276.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,879 | 222.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,140 | 242.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,641 | 281.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,382 | 261.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 251 |
| July 2026 | 288 |
| June 2026 | 311 |
| May 2026 | 285 |
| April 2026 | 282 |
| March 2026 | 290 |
| February 2026 | 276 |
| January 2026 | 250 |
| December 2025 | 266 |
| November 2025 | 224 |
| October 2025 | 262 |
| September 2025 | 263 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Edward's recorded notably more theft from the person (7.4 times the national rate), robbery (7.0 times the national rate) and drugs (5.3 times the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 107 to 151 and shoplifting rose from 458 to 554, while criminal damage and arson fell from 147 to 102 and theft from the person fell from 228 to 160.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 819 | 63.3 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 554 | 42.8 | 8.5 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 526 | 40.7 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Public order | 228 | 17.6 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Drugs | 223 | 17.2 | 3.3 | +2% |
| Other theft | 214 | 16.5 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Theft from the person | 160 | 12.4 | 1.7 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 151 | 11.7 | 5.0 | +41% |
| Robbery | 123 | 9.5 | 1.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 7.9 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Burglary | 65 | 5.0 | 3.6 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 28 | 2.2 | 0.8 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 28 | 2.2 | 1.0 | +8% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -21% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
St Edward's has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Edward's |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's | 903 | 112.0 | -55% |
| Marshalls & Rise Park | 1,231 | 84.4 | -66% |
| Rush Green & Crowlands | 1,738 | 101.9 | -59% |
| Hylands & Harrow Lodge | 787 | 56.6 | -77% |
| Mawneys | 1,118 | 75.6 | -70% |
| Squirrels Heath | 928 | 58.9 | -77% |
| Havering-atte-Bower | 994 | 59.3 | -76% |
| Emerson Park | 475 | 49.5 | -80% |
The 10 locations below account for 70% of the crime recorded in St Edward's over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (882).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 882 |
| On or near Parking Area | 293 |
| On or near Supermarket | 289 |
| On or near Exchange Street | 179 |
| On or near Chandlers Way | 148 |
| On or near Nightclub | 145 |
| On or near Havana Close | 100 |
| On or near Mercury Gardens | 89 |
| On or near Kings Arms Yard | 80 |
| On or near Romford | 63 |
Of the 2,722 crimes in St Edward's with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 526 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,143 | 42.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 700 | 25.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 227 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 198 | 7.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 154 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 121 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 84 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 59 | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
St Edward's has an estimated population of 12,939 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (37%, against 23%), more private renting (31%, against 20%) and a younger population (14%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Edward's average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | St Edward's | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Edward's a safe place to live?
St Edward's recorded 251.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 118th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in St Edward's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 819 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (554).
Is crime in St Edward's going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Edward's was down 3% on the year before: 3,248 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,353 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Edward's?
About 12,939 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Edward's?
St Edward's 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.