WIDECOMBE CLOSE, RM3 8PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM3 8PL

WIDECOMBE CLOSE, RM3 8PL, Havering has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.42 per 1,000 population. This RM3 8PL 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 8PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM3 8PL, encompassing approximately 3243 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM3 8PL area, explore the RM3 8PL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RM3 8PL area, visit the RM3 8PL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

RM3 8PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Shenstone Gardens with total crimes: 6

WIDECOMBE CLOSE, RM3 8PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.42-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.01-23.08%
Vehicle crime73.0875.00%
Shoplifting72.1640.00%
Other theft62.160.00%
Drugs21.85-33.33%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Robbery10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.31-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.27150.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.630.00%
Public order54.01150.00%
Shoplifting51.54-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.54-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.23200.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Burglary30.93-40.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1316.65-27.78%
Vehicle crime94.0180.00%
Shoplifting92.78-59.09%
Violence and sexual offences62.78-70.00%
Burglary51.8566.67%
Other theft41.54-60.00%
Drugs31.230.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-87.50%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2228.3769.23%
Violence and sexual offences206.7853.85%
Anti-social behaviour186.17-10.00%
Other theft105.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.0860.00%
Vehicle crime52.47-54.55%
Burglary31.54-40.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Robbery10.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2025.5911.11%
Violence and sexual offences136.17-18.75%
Shoplifting134.01-23.53%
Vehicle crime114.0137.50%
Other theft103.3911.11%
Burglary53.0866.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.5425.00%
Public order31.540.00%
Robbery20.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1825.2920.00%
Shoplifting175.55183.33%
Violence and sexual offences165.2414.29%
Other theft94.93200.00%
Vehicle crime82.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.47-20.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Drugs30.93-25.00%
Robbery20.930.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1517.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.630.00%
Shoplifting64.320.00%
Vehicle crime61.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.850.00%
Drugs41.540.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20249
January 20245
December 202311
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20244
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
April 20246
January 202420
December 202313
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 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
October 20236

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
April 202413
January 202418
December 202320
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shenstone Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Tangent Link
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 5. Widecombe Close
    Total4
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Gascoyne Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clematis Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Byron Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Appledore Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Paignton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Ashton Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Sunflower Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Chadwick Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Bryant Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Launceston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1