Total Crime Rate
40.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
10.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Avon Road area has the 35th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Cranham , and the 256th lowest crime rate of 740 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 Avon Road (RM14 1RF) in the last 12 months was 40.4 per 1,000 residents and was 4.1% lower than the Cranham average (42.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , unchanged from 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 (≈ 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Avon Road (RM14 1RF), the main crime hotspot is near Esdaile Gardens. Police recorded 74 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cranham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Avon Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Blyth Walk | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Humber Drive | Under investigation |
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