Crime Rate in Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heath

The total recorded crimes in Heath, Barking and Dagenham, UK in May 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heath crime rate of 0.72 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 Heath, encompassing approximately 128,503 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-14.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bradwell Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Gosfield Road with total crimes: 8
  • Wrights Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Heath?

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

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 555 crimes compared to 729.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heath recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

    • In 2023, Heath had fewer crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,087 crimes compared to 1,270. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Heath recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heath Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Heath has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 0.40 ranking 13th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Heath crimes were 555. The crime rate of Heath in 2024 was 9.35 (year) or 0.78 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heath were around 1,087 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.89 (year) or 0.74 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heath)CrimesRank (Heath)CrimesRank (Heath)
Northbury177 21,114 22,228 1
Abbey184 11,309 11,465 7
Eastbury123 5986 41,988 2
Valence123 61,019 31,818 3
Barking Riverside131 3961 51,693 4
Chadwell Heath124 4856 61,547 5
Mayesbrook106 8804 81,467 6
Village101 10816 71,399 8
Longbridge119 7621 121,206 11
Whalebone99 11742 91,303 9
Parsloes104 9688 111,253 10
Gascoigne97 12694 101,180 12
Beam83 15587 131,033 14
Alibon84 14497 16826 16
Goresbrook68 16539 15987 15
Becontree67 17422 17666 17
Eastbrook & Rush Green59 18329 18550 18
Thames View39 19311 19437 19

Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 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 26 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202514
February 202516
January 202512
December 202411
November 202411
October 202415
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202521
March 202520
February 20252
January 202510
December 202410
November 202414
October 202414
September 202421
August 202421

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202534
March 202531
February 202526
January 202520
December 202420
November 202421
October 202432
September 202424
August 202427

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
August 20242

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
August 20241

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 202410
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246

High Crime Locations Heath in May 2025

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

1. Bradwell Avenue (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
2. Gosfield Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Wrights Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kershaw Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Stour Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. Wythenshawe Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Braintree Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Oxlow Lane (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
10. Glencoe Drive (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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