DOWNHAM CLOSE, RM5 2RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM5 2RD

DOWNHAM CLOSE, RM5 2RD, Havering has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.04 per 1,000 population. This RM5 2RD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RM5 postcode area, which has experienced 143 crimes and a crime rate of 6.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RM5 2RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM5 2RD, encompassing approximately 4081 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM5 2RD area, explore the RM5 2RD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

RM5 2RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hampden Road with total crimes: 7
  • Defoe Way with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

DOWNHAM CLOSE, RM5 2RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.0437.50%
Violence and sexual offences102.690.00%
Other theft92.4550.00%
Vehicle crime62.20500.00%
Shoplifting41.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.06-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.45300.00%
Other theft61.96-57.14%
Shoplifting41.470.00%
Public order20.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-83.33%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.0040.00%
Other theft143.43-26.32%
Vehicle crime63.43500.00%
Shoplifting41.47-33.33%
Public order30.980.00%
Robbery20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-66.67%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1911.27111.11%
Violence and sexual offences104.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.45200.00%
Shoplifting61.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.82-37.50%
Other theft92.4528.57%
Shoplifting62.20-60.00%
Vehicle crime41.4733.33%
Burglary30.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-71.43%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.7077.78%
Shoplifting153.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.6716.67%
Other theft71.71-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-66.67%
Public order30.73-25.00%
Burglary20.73-71.43%
Drugs20.490.00%
Robbery20.490.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1515.19-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.6728.57%
Vehicle crime92.20350.00%
Burglary72.20600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.71-25.00%
Shoplifting61.47100.00%
Public order41.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98200.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2512.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.960.00%
Shoplifting31.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 202414
January 202410
December 202310
November 202316
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202414
January 202419
December 20239
November 20237
October 202315
September 202325

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 202315
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM5 2RD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hampden Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Defoe Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Gelsthorpe Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Quarles Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Downham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Taylor Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Lynwood Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Judith Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Carter Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Ramsden Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Birds Farm Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ash Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Frinton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Walton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1