Total Crime Rate
19.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Larchwood Avenue area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Havering-atte-Bower , and the 92nd 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 Larchwood Avenue (RM5 2QL) in the last 12 months was 19.3 per 1,000 residents and was 73.8% lower than the Havering-atte-Bower average (73.8 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 33.3% YoY).
In the area around Larchwood Avenue (RM5 2QL), the main crime hotspot is near Fox Close. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Havering-atte-Bower| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Carter Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Carter Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Lynwood Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grimstone Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Firbank Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Highfield Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Staple Close | Under investigation |
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