Total Crime Rate
25.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Harwood Avenue area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Emerson Park , and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Harwood Avenue (RM11 2NZ) in the last 12 months was 25.6 per 1,000 residents and was 49.8% lower than the Emerson Park average (50.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -1.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Harwood Avenue (RM11 2NZ), the main crime hotspot is near Ardleigh Close. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Emerson Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hamilton Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hamilton Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Douglas Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harwood Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Primrose Glen | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Primrose Glen | — |
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