Total Crime Rate
12.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Abbs Cross Lane area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in St Andrew's , and the 52nd 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 Abbs Cross Lane (RM12 4XL) in the last 12 months was 12.3 per 1,000 residents and was 85.3% lower than the St Andrew's average (83.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Abbs Cross Lane (RM12 4XL), the main crime hotspot is near Victor Close. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Abbs Cross Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Victor Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Victor Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | White Gates | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Abbs Cross Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Abbs Cross Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Abbs Cross Lane | Awaiting court outcome |
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