BIDEFORD CLOSE, RM3 8HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM3 8HZ

BIDEFORD CLOSE, RM3 8HZ, Havering has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.16 per 1,000 population. This RM3 8HZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RM3 postcode area, which has experienced 441 crimes and a crime rate of 9.09 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RM3 8HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM3 8HZ, encompassing approximately 4025 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM3 8HZ area, explore the RM3 8HZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

RM3 8HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Mimosa Close with total crimes: 9
  • Shenstone Gardens with total crimes: 6

BIDEFORD CLOSE, RM3 8HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.16-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour83.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime81.99100.00%
Other theft71.990.00%
Shoplifting71.7440.00%
Drugs41.7433.33%
Public order20.99-60.00%
Burglary20.50-50.00%
Other crime10.50-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.89120.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.4723.08%
Public order53.98150.00%
Shoplifting51.24-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.24300.00%
Burglary40.99-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.99-20.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Drugs30.75-25.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.6685.71%
Violence and sexual offences103.23-56.52%
Shoplifting92.48-59.09%
Burglary52.24150.00%
Vehicle crime51.2425.00%
Drugs41.240.00%
Other theft20.99-80.00%
Public order20.50-60.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.3743.75%
Shoplifting225.7169.23%
Criminal damage and arson105.47150.00%
Other theft102.4811.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.48-41.67%
Public order51.7425.00%
Vehicle crime41.24-63.64%
Robbery20.990.00%
Burglary20.50-77.78%
Other crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.62-5.88%
Shoplifting133.98-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour123.23-36.84%
Vehicle crime112.98-15.38%
Burglary92.73350.00%
Other theft92.24-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.24-20.00%
Public order40.99300.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1923.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.720.00%
Shoplifting174.220.00%
Vehicle crime134.220.00%
Other theft103.230.00%
Drugs62.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.490.00%
Other crime31.240.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
April 202413
January 20247
December 202312
November 202319

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
November 20236

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
April 202410
January 202423
December 202316
November 202317

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20242
January 202410
December 20239
November 202310

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 202311
November 202313

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20239
November 20232

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20249
January 202422
December 202313
November 202317

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM3 8HZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Mimosa Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shenstone Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tangent Link
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 6. Widecombe Close
    Total4
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Briar Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Heaton Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gascoyne Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Veronica Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clematis Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Byron Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Appledore Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Paignton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Launceston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Patricks Place
    Total1
    Burglary1