Total Crime Rate
23.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
3.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026High Elms area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Cranham , and the 126th 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 High Elms (RM14 1XT) in the last 12 months was 23.4 per 1,000 residents and was 44.4% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violent crimes with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -82.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Elms (RM14 1XT), 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 | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Robbery | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Front Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Front Lane | Under investigation |
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