Crime Rate in Mayesbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mayesbrook

The total recorded crimes in Mayesbrook, Barking and Dagenham, UK in May 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mayesbrook crime rate of 1.15 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 Mayesbrook, encompassing approximately 92,555 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-8.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
Mayesbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lodge Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Academy Way with total crimes: 7
  • Goring Gardens with total crimes: 6

How safe is Mayesbrook?

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

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Mayesbrook reported a higher crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 804 crimes compared to 729. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Mayesbrook witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

    • In 2023, Mayesbrook experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,467 crimes compared to 1,270. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Mayesbrook witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mayesbrook Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mayesbrook has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 1.15 ranking 8th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Mayesbrook crimes were 804. The crime rate of Mayesbrook in 2024 was 8.69 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mayesbrook were around 1,467 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.85 (year) or 1.32 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mayesbrook)CrimesRank (Mayesbrook)CrimesRank (Mayesbrook)
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
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
Heath93 13555 141,087 13
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

Mayesbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 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 (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Robbery dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202545
March 202553
February 202534
January 202542
December 202447
November 202436
October 202441
September 202444
August 202429
May 20241

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202521
March 202519
February 202515
January 202512
December 202414
November 202416
October 202429
September 202425
August 202420

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 202515
February 20259
January 20258
December 202415
November 20249
October 202419
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 202418
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 202410
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 202511
February 202515
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 202515
February 202510
January 20257
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 202411

High Crime Locations Mayesbrook in May 2025

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

1. Lodge Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Academy Way (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Goring Gardens (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Berengers Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
5. Cornworthy Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Campus Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
7. Lodge Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Porters Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
9. Earls Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1
10. Waterside Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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