Crime Rate in Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Village

The total recorded crimes in Village, Barking and Dagenham, UK in July 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Village crime rate of 1.21 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 Village, encompassing approximately 102,427 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (12.90% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-12.12% decrease)
  • Drugs: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Hospital with total crimes: 10

How safe is Village?

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

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Village reported a higher crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 816 crimes compared to 729. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Village witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

    • In 2023, Village experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,399 crimes compared to 1,270. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Village witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Village Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Village has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 0.65 ranking 9th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Village crimes were 816. The crime rate of Village in 2024 was 7.97 (year) or 0.66 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Village were around 1,399 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.66 (year) or 1.14 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Village)CrimesRank (Village)CrimesRank (Village)
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
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

Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 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 (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202531
May 202521
April 202518
March 202522
February 20258
January 202521
December 202411
November 202418
October 202410
September 202423
August 202419

A total of 116 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 20255
April 202510
March 20255
February 20259
January 202514
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 412 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202533
May 202544
April 202536
March 202538
February 202517
January 202541
December 202432
November 202438
October 202448
September 202428
August 202428

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
April 20253
March 20257
February 20258
January 202511
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20249
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20256
April 202511
March 20255
February 20257
January 20258
December 20248
November 20245
October 202412
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 202513
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20256
April 20257
March 20257
February 202510
January 20257
December 20249
November 20246
October 20249
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 20259
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 202414
August 20244

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Village in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Burglary2
Drugs2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Vicarage Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
5. Richardson Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Church Elm Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ibscott Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Honey Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
10. Manor Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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