Crime Rates at Retford Close, Romford, RM3 9NA

Retford Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays , and the 97th 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 Retford Close (RM3 9NA) in the last 12 months was 19.7 per 1,000 residents and was 77.1% lower than the Gooshays average (85.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Retford Close (RM3 9NA), the main crime hotspot is near Hucknall Close. Police recorded 54 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.