Crime Rate in Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Village

The total recorded crimes in Village, Barking and Dagenham, UK in March 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Village crime rate of 1.16 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (123.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • St Giles Close with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Village has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 0.40 ranking 8th 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.

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
Valence129 61,019 31,818 3
Barking Riverside145 3961 51,693 4
Chadwell Heath117 9856 61,547 5
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

Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202517
January 202541
December 202432
November 202438
October 202448
September 202428
August 202428
July 20241
June 20242
April 202433

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20249
August 20244
April 202411

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20258
December 20248
November 20245
October 202412
September 20245
August 20244
April 202413

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

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 202514
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411
September 202412
August 20245
April 20243

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202510
January 20257
December 20249
November 20246
October 20249
September 202410
August 20244
April 20248

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 202414
August 20244
April 202412

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Village in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. St Giles Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Roosevelt Way (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Ibscott Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lewis Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rainham Road South (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Leys Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Bluebird Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1

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