Crime Rate in Barking Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barking Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Barking Riverside, Barking and Dagenham, UK in March 2025 are around 145 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barking Riverside crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Barking Riverside, encompassing approximately 25,342 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (45.16% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
Barking Riverside Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Cook Road with total crimes: 11

How safe is Barking Riverside?

To understand the safety of Barking Riverside, we need to analyze Barking Riverside crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Barking Riverside reported a higher crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 961 crimes compared to 729. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Barking Riverside witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Barking Riverside experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,693 crimes compared to 1,270. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Barking Riverside witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barking and Dagenham, Barking Riverside has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Barking Riverside Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Barking Riverside has recorded 145 crimes with crime rate of 5.72 ranking 3th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Barking Riverside crimes were 961. The crime rate of Barking Riverside in 2024 was 37.92 (year) or 3.16 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barking Riverside were around 1,693 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.81 (year) or 5.57 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barking and Dagenham)CrimesRank (Barking and Dagenham)CrimesRank (Barking and Dagenham)
Northbury143 41,114 22,228 1
Abbey186 11,309 11,465 7
Eastbury139 5986 41,988 2
Mayesbrook156 2804 81,467 6
Valence129 61,019 31,818 3
Chadwell Heath117 9856 61,547 5
Village119 8816 71,399 8
Gascoigne122 7694 101,180 12
Whalebone106 12742 91,303 9
Parsloes114 10688 111,253 10
Longbridge110 11621 121,206 11
Heath94 13555 141,087 13
Beam92 14587 131,033 14
Goresbrook77 15539 15987 15
Alibon76 16497 16826 16
Becontree49 17422 17666 17
Eastbrook & Rush Green48 18329 18550 18
Thames View48 19311 19437 19

Barking Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20249
August 20248
April 20246

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202531
January 202533
December 202430
November 202443
October 202438
September 202426
August 202428
June 20242
April 202436

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202527
January 202525
December 202413
November 202417
October 202432
September 202417
August 202433
April 202436

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20252
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410
September 202412
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
January 20255
December 202410
November 20248
October 202414
September 20247
August 20243
April 202413

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20259
January 20259
December 202412
November 202429
October 202416
September 202414
August 20243
April 202415

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242
April 20247

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 202411
October 20249
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20258
January 202522
December 202415
November 202437
October 202425
September 202417
August 20244
April 202421

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
April 20241

High Crime Locations Barking Riverside in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Barking Riverside postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting9
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Cook Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Cook Road (Map)
Total9
Bicycle theft2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
5. Bulrush Terrace (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
6. Sackett Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Robbery1
8. Wanderer Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
9. Ripplegate Walk (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1

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