PLAYFIELD AVENUE, RM5 3JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM5 3JH

PLAYFIELD AVENUE, RM5 3JH, Havering has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.10 per 1,000 population. This RM5 3JH 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 3JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM5 3JH, encompassing approximately 3154 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM5 3JH area, explore the RM5 3JH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

RM5 3JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hampden Road with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Gelsthorpe Road with total crimes: 4

PLAYFIELD AVENUE, RM5 3JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.10180.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.44-16.67%
Other theft41.59300.00%
Shoplifting41.27300.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Burglary10.63-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.90-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.59-62.50%
Public order30.950.00%
Burglary20.95-50.00%
Other theft10.63-75.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.32-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime812.36300.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.54-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.540.00%
Shoplifting51.9066.67%
Burglary41.590.00%
Other theft41.270.00%
Robbery21.270.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.85100.00%
Other theft41.90300.00%
Public order31.27200.00%
Shoplifting30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-50.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.900.00%
Vehicle crime41.27100.00%
Burglary41.27100.00%
Shoplifting31.27-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-70.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Other theft10.63-80.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.5420.00%
Shoplifting103.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.1725.00%
Other theft53.1766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.59100.00%
Burglary21.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.63-50.00%
Robbery20.63100.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences1012.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.170.00%
Shoplifting42.540.00%
Vehicle crime41.270.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Drugs30.950.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM5 3JH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hampden Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Gelsthorpe Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Wembley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Moorland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Erith Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hillfoot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hillfoot Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Playfield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lawns Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Elizabeth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Birds Farm Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ash Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Goring Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. B174
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Argus Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Elm Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Kenway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1