Crime Rates at Meadow Cottages, Romford, RM3 7LU

Meadow Cottages area has the 18th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays , and the 118th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Meadow Cottages (RM3 7LU) in the last 12 months was 131.9 per 1,000 residents and was 51.6% higher than the Gooshays average (87.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 52.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Meadow Cottages (RM3 7LU), the main crime hotspot is near Chequers Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.