Crime Rate in Valence: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Valence

The total recorded crimes in Valence, Barking and Dagenham, UK in March 2025 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Valence crime rate of 1.74 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 Valence, encompassing approximately 74,103 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
Valence Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morris Road with total crimes: 10
  • Coote Road with total crimes: 9
  • Walnut Tree Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Valence?

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

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Valence reported a higher crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,019 crimes compared to 729. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Valence witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Valence experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,818 crimes compared to 1,270. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Valence witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Valence Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Valence has recorded 129 crimes with crime rate of 1.74 ranking 6th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Valence crimes were 1,019. The crime rate of Valence in 2024 was 13.75 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Valence were around 1,818 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.53 (year) or 2.04 (month) ranking 3 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
Barking Riverside145 3961 51,693 4
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

Valence Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202521
January 202519
December 202421
November 202420
October 202419
September 202423
August 202428
April 20249

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 202510
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 20249
April 20243

A total of 54 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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 202412
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
April 20246

A total of 376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202535
January 202550
December 202440
November 202446
October 202448
September 202437
August 202444
July 20241
April 202435

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 202511
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20249
August 20247
April 20244

A total of 193 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202513
January 202514
December 20245
November 20246
October 202439
September 202460
August 202425
April 202417

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202511
January 202515
December 202411
November 202420
October 202418
September 202414
August 20243
April 202412

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
April 20241

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 202517
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248
April 20243

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 202412
November 202414
October 20248
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20249
August 20242
April 20247

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Valence in March 2025

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

1. Morris Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
2. Coote Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
3. Walnut Tree Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Windsor Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary1
5. Hobart Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
6. Halbutt Gardens (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
8. Eliot Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Homestead Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bushway (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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