WESTERN ROAD, RM1 3LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM1 3LW

WESTERN ROAD, RM1 3LW, Havering has recorded a total of 164 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.44 per 1,000 population. This RM1 3LW 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 3LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM1 3LW, encompassing approximately 3957 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM1 3LW area, explore the RM1 3LW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RM1 3LW area, visit the RM1 3LW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (2.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-37.21% decrease)

RM1 3LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 89
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12

WESTERN ROAD, RM1 3LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3641.442.86%
Shoplifting299.1052.63%
Anti-social behaviour277.33-37.21%
Theft from the person186.82800.00%
Other theft134.558.33%
Criminal damage and arson123.2850.00%
Public order93.030.00%
Drugs52.2766.67%
Burglary51.260.00%
Other crime41.2633.33%
Bicycle theft31.01200.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4335.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences3510.863400.00%
Shoplifting198.840.00%
Other theft124.800.00%
Public order93.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.270.00%
Vehicle crime32.020.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.25-96.77%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3640.93-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences319.10-16.22%
Anti-social behaviour307.8320.00%
Theft from the person157.5850.00%
Public order143.7916.67%
Other theft103.54-41.18%
Drugs102.53-28.57%
Burglary52.53-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.26-20.00%
Robbery31.01-78.57%
Bicycle theft30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-87.50%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4449.2737.50%
Violence and sexual offences3711.12-21.28%
Anti-social behaviour259.35-39.02%
Other theft176.32-10.53%
Drugs144.307.69%
Robbery143.54-12.50%
Public order123.54-25.00%
Theft from the person103.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.53300.00%
Burglary62.020.00%
Vehicle crime51.5225.00%
Possession of weapons21.260.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4754.57-12.96%
Anti-social behaviour4111.8732.26%
Shoplifting3210.36-5.88%
Other theft198.08-13.64%
Public order164.80-40.74%
Robbery164.04128.57%
Theft from the person154.04-21.05%
Drugs133.79160.00%
Burglary63.28500.00%
Vehicle crime41.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Other crime10.51-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5455.330.00%
Shoplifting3413.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour318.590.00%
Public order277.830.00%
Other theft226.820.00%
Theft from the person195.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.800.00%
Robbery72.020.00%
Vehicle crime61.770.00%
Drugs51.520.00%
Other crime31.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202443
April 202430
January 202425
December 202341
November 202331

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202410
January 202414
December 202313
November 20235

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202410
January 202417
December 202319
November 202322

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202414
January 202412
December 202316
November 202327

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 34.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202435
May 20241
April 202431
January 202437
December 202347
November 202354

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20242
April 202415
January 202410
December 202315
November 202319

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
December 20232

A total of 194 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202419
April 202436
January 202444
December 202332
November 202334

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 202414
December 202316
November 20237

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM1 3LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total89
    Shoplifting22
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Theft from the person11
    Public order7
    Other theft6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Kings Arms Yard
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Grimshaw Way
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Chandlers Way
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. Mercury Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Slaney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carlton Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Monkwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Junction Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Sydenham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gilbert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kingston Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Dolphin Approach
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Market Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1