Total Crime Rate
28.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Aldwych Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Hylands & Harrow Lodge , and the 160th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Aldwych Close (RM12 4JX) in the last 12 months was 28.4 per 1,000 residents and was 55.2% lower than the Hylands & Harrow Lodge average (63.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Aldwych Close (RM12 4JX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Aldwych Close, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Babington Road (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hylands & Harrow Lodge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Babington Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Aldwych Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Aldwych Close | Under investigation |
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