Crime Rates at Leathart Close, Hornchurch, RM12 5AP

Leathart Close area has the 46th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Elm Park , and the 328th 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 Leathart Close (RM12 5AP) in the last 12 months was 49.6 per 1,000 residents and was 41.9% lower than the Elm Park average (85.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 165.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Leathart Close (RM12 5AP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bradwell Close, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bader Way (11 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.