Crime Rates at Hitherwood Close, Hornchurch, RM12 6QS

Hitherwood Close area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Elm Park , and the 177th lowest crime rate of 740 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 Hitherwood Close (RM12 6QS) in the last 12 months was 29.9 per 1,000 residents and was 62.6% lower than the Elm Park average (79.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hitherwood Close (RM12 6QS), the main crime hotspot is near Suttons Lane. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.