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Crime in Harold Wood

Harold Wood had 264 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 78 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 17 Havering areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Havering area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

RM3, Havering · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Harold Wood

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78crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 17Havering rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common75 in 3 months

Month by month

63 Mar 78 Apr 82 May 76 Jun 91 Jul 97 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Harold Wood. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour7528%
violence6625%
vehicle crime3413%
shoplifting187%
theft176%
public order156%
drugs156%
burglary125%

Harold Wood against Havering

TypeHarold Wood per 1,000Middle Havering areaChange
Violence19.5240%
Burglary3.52.8–
Vehicle crime107.5▲ 36%
Anti-social behaviour22.116.4▲ 60%
Theft and robbery7.17.5▼ 8%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Harold Hill117.3▲ 31%
Hornchurch88.10%
Harold Wood78▲ 18%
Gidea Park71.3▲ 9%
Ardleigh Green62▲ 31%
Chase Cross55.5▲ 17%
Emerson Park49.5▼ 6%
See every Havering area ranked on the crime in Havering page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Harold Wood a safe area?

Harold Wood had about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 17 Havering areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Harold Wood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (75), followed by violence (66) and vehicle crime (34).