KINGSMEAD AVENUE, RM1 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM1 2BU

KINGSMEAD AVENUE, RM1 2BU, Havering has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.97 per 1,000 population. This RM1 2BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RM1 postcode area, which has experienced 356 crimes and a crime rate of 16.38 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RM1 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM1 2BU, encompassing approximately 4050 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM1 2BU area, explore the RM1 2BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-15.62% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)

RM1 2BU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 39
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Exchange Street with total crimes: 15

KINGSMEAD AVENUE, RM1 2BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3441.97-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour278.39-15.62%
Shoplifting236.6735.29%
Other theft165.686.67%
Public order143.950.00%
Drugs133.468.33%
Theft from the person133.211200.00%
Burglary83.21700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.97-30.00%
Robbery51.7366.67%
Vehicle crime31.23-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.740.00%
Bicycle theft30.740.00%
Other crime10.74-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5041.724900.00%
Anti-social behaviour3212.340.00%
Shoplifting177.900.00%
Other theft154.201400.00%
Public order143.701300.00%
Drugs123.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.960.00%
Vehicle crime72.470.00%
Other crime41.730.00%
Robbery30.990.00%
Possession of weapons30.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.740.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.72-88.37%
Public order31.23-84.21%
Other crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.25-93.33%
Theft from the person10.25-94.44%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4348.882050.00%
Shoplifting3510.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour268.640.00%
Public order196.421800.00%
Theft from the person184.69800.00%
Drugs164.440.00%
Other theft153.951400.00%
Vehicle crime93.700.00%
Burglary52.220.00%
Bicycle theft51.23400.00%
Robbery31.2350.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%

In March 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons22.96-33.33%
Robbery20.49-88.24%
Theft from the person20.49-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.49-96.92%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-88.89%
Other theft10.25-94.12%
Public order10.25-93.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6555.55-8.45%
Shoplifting3116.05-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour267.65-31.58%
Robbery176.4213.33%
Other theft174.20-10.53%
Public order154.20-6.25%
Theft from the person123.70-25.00%
Burglary102.9611.11%
Drugs102.47-41.18%
Vehicle crime92.47125.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.220.00%
Possession of weapons32.220.00%
Other crime10.74-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7162.9518.33%
Anti-social behaviour3817.5335.71%
Shoplifting339.38-35.29%
Other theft198.155.56%
Drugs174.69112.50%
Public order164.20-27.27%
Theft from the person163.9514.29%
Robbery153.9550.00%
Burglary93.70125.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.22-43.75%
Vehicle crime42.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.9950.00%
Other crime30.74200.00%
Bicycle theft20.74-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6060.240.00%
Shoplifting5114.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour2812.590.00%
Public order226.910.00%
Other theft185.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.440.00%
Theft from the person143.950.00%
Robbery103.460.00%
Drugs82.470.00%
Vehicle crime61.970.00%
Burglary41.480.00%
Bicycle theft40.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202432
April 202426
January 202426
December 202338
November 202328

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 20234

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 20241
May 20243
April 202419
March 20241
January 202415
December 202316
November 202322

A total of 190 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
April 202435
January 202431
December 202333
November 202351

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202416
January 202410
December 202317
November 20238

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20249
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 20242
March 20241
January 20249
December 20239
November 202316

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 20241
May 20241
April 202415
March 20241
January 202417
December 202319
November 202318

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202450
July 20241
May 20245
April 202443
March 20242
January 202465
December 202371
November 202360

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 202417
December 202315
November 202310

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
March 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 77 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
May 20241
April 202418
March 20242
January 202412
December 202316
November 202314

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM1 2BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total39
    Shoplifting19
    Public order4
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Exchange Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Romford
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Regarth Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Grimshaw Way
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Chandlers Way
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. The Maltings
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Marden Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 13. Lennox Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Havana Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. George Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Bridge Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Maxwell Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mercury Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Slaney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Waterloo Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. King Edward Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kyme Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Brentwood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Wheatsheaf Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Moss Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Queen Mary Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Waterloo Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1