Crime Rate in Beam: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beam

The total recorded crimes in Beam, Barking and Dagenham, UK in July 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beam crime rate of 3.33 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 Beam, encompassing approximately 32,441 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
Beam Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crosby Road with total crimes: 19
  • Heathway with total crimes: 16
  • New Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Beam?

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

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Beam demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 587 crimes compared to 729.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Beam recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

    • In 2023, Beam had fewer crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,033 crimes compared to 1,270. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Beam recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barking and Dagenham, Beam has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Beam Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Beam has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 3.33 ranking 12th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Beam crimes were 587. The crime rate of Beam in 2024 was 18.09 (year) or 1.51 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beam were around 1,033 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.84 (year) or 2.65 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beam)CrimesRank (Beam)CrimesRank (Beam)
Northbury146 51,114 22,228 1
Abbey252 11,309 11,465 7
Eastbury161 2986 41,988 2
Valence122 101,019 31,818 3
Chadwell Heath153 3856 61,547 5
Barking Riverside150 4961 51,693 4
Mayesbrook138 7804 81,467 6
Parsloes142 6688 111,253 10
Village124 9816 71,399 8
Whalebone125 8742 91,303 9
Gascoigne106 13694 101,180 12
Longbridge110 11621 121,206 11
Heath102 14555 141,087 13
Goresbrook84 15539 15987 15
Alibon77 16497 16826 16
Becontree73 17422 17666 17
Eastbrook & Rush Green59 18329 18550 18
Thames View45 19311 19437 19

Beam Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202520
May 202511
April 202513
March 202520
February 20257
January 202514
December 20248
November 202419
October 202423
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202527
May 202530
April 202528
March 202528
February 202522
January 202516
December 202429
November 202438
October 202437
September 202431
August 202425

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20258
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
August 20243

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 146 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202516
May 202512
April 202520
March 202513
February 20259
January 20256
December 202412
November 202418
October 202416
September 202415
August 20242

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Beam in July 2025

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

1. Crosby Road (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Heathway (Map)
Total16
Drugs3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. New Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. First Avenue (Map)
Total7
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Broad Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
6. East Entrance (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Oval Road North (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Lower Broad Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Morland Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Orchard Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1

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