Crime Rate in Valence: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Valence

The total recorded crimes in Valence, Barking and Dagenham, UK in July 2025 are around 122 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Valence crime rate of 1.65 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-11.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Valence Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bonham Road with total crimes: 7
  • Oglethorpe Road with total crimes: 6
  • Windsor Road with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

    • 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 areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

  • 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 July 2025 the Valence has recorded 122 crimes with crime rate of 1.65 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Valence)CrimesRank (Valence)CrimesRank (Valence)
Northbury146 51,114 22,228 1
Abbey252 11,309 11,465 7
Eastbury161 2986 41,988 2
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
Beam108 12587 131,033 14
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

Valence 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 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 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 (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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 253 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202521
May 202523
April 202521
March 202520
February 202521
January 202519
December 202421
November 202420
October 202419
September 202423
August 202428

A total of 577 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202559
May 202557
April 202569
March 202540
February 202535
January 202550
December 202440
November 202446
October 202448
September 202437
August 202444

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20256
April 202511
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 202412
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 193 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20256
March 202514
February 202513
January 202514
December 20245
November 20246
October 202439
September 202460
August 202425

A total of 150 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202515
April 202510
March 202514
February 202511
January 202515
December 202411
November 202420
October 202418
September 202414
August 20243

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20251
April 202513
March 20256
January 202517
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202513
May 20259
April 20256
March 20257
February 20251
January 202511
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
April 20259
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 202412
November 202414
October 20248
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202512
May 20252
April 20251
March 20259
February 20253
January 202510
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20249
August 20242

High Crime Locations Valence in July 2025

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

1. Bonham Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime2
2. Oglethorpe Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Windsor Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Walnut Tree Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Agnes Gardens (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Hobart Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Eliot Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Coote Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Halbutt Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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