Crime Rate in Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Village

The total recorded crimes in Village, Barking and Dagenham, UK in May 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Village crime rate of 0.99 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Hospital with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Village has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 0.99 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Village)CrimesRank (Village)CrimesRank (Village)
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
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

Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202536
March 202538
February 202517
January 202541
December 202432
November 202438
October 202448
September 202428
August 202428
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

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 May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
4. Rainham Road South (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Vicarage Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Aldborough Road (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Roosevelt Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Wellington Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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