Neighbours on Burnway in Hornchurch say they have reached breaking point after another weekend of dangerous driving that turned quiet residential roads into what eyewitnesses described as a “race circuit”.
What happened
Residents reported a vehicle repeatedly speeding around Burnway and Glebe Way at about 11pm, often travelling without lights. Witnesses said the car completed several laps, with people fearing that the behaviour could lead to a serious collision.
“We’re fed up. This has been going on for far too long. It’s only a matter of time before someone is seriously hurt if nothing is done.”
Local people also say that after racing the streets some drivers gather at the nearby Sainsbury’s supermarket car park where they perform drifting manoeuvres and “doughnuts”, leaving tyre marks on the surface and disturbing households late into the night.
Residents’ response and calls for action
Those affected have been working with neighbourhood police officers to address the problem. They are urging anyone with footage or information to pass it to the police to help secure enforcement. Many are also calling on Havering Council to introduce traffic-calming measures — for example speed humps — to deter speeding on what should be a quiet residential road.
- Incident location: Burnway and Glebe Way, Hornchurch.
- Time reported: around 11pm on a recent weekend.
- Secondary location: Sainsbury’s car park (nearby), where drifting and tyre marks have been observed.
Local impact and next steps
Residents described repeated disturbance from engines revving and tyres screeching late at night, saying the noise and danger have affected families’ sense of safety. They hope a combination of increased police patrols and permanent engineering measures will end the reckless driving.
At present, those with evidence are being asked to report incidents to the police so officers can build a case. The council’s role in delivering traffic-calming infrastructure would depend on assessments and funding decisions, and residents say they will press their ward councillors for swift action.
| Issue | Reported detail |
|---|---|
| Type of problem | Late-night speeding and drifting |
| Primary streets affected | Burnway, Glebe Way |
| Reported time | Around 11pm |
Local residents say they will continue to liaise with police and press the council for long-term measures. Anyone with information or recordings of dangerous driving on these roads has been asked to report them to the police so patrols and enforcement can be targeted where they are most needed.
