Crime Rate in Whalebone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whalebone

The total recorded crimes in Whalebone, Barking and Dagenham, UK in May 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whalebone 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 Whalebone, encompassing approximately 56,777 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Whalebone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Purland Close with total crimes: 7
  • Royal Anglian Way with total crimes: 7
  • Fordyke Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Whalebone?

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

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Whalebone reported a higher crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 742 crimes compared to 729. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Whalebone witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

    • In 2023, Whalebone experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,303 crimes compared to 1,270. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Whalebone witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whalebone Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whalebone has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 1.74 ranking 11th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Whalebone crimes were 742. The crime rate of Whalebone in 2024 was 13.07 (year) or 1.09 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whalebone were around 1,303 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.95 (year) or 1.91 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whalebone)CrimesRank (Whalebone)CrimesRank (Whalebone)
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
Village101 10816 71,399 8
Longbridge119 7621 121,206 11
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

Whalebone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 202515
February 202510
January 202516
December 20249
November 20248
October 202415
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202538
March 202533
February 202523
January 202519
December 202437
November 202426
October 202431
September 202436
August 202440

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202520
March 202521
February 202520
January 202519
December 202419
November 202424
October 202424
September 202415
August 202425

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20258
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20247

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20258
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20249
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
August 20241

High Crime Locations Whalebone in May 2025

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

1. Purland Close (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Royal Anglian Way (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Fordyke Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Valence Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Herbert Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Morden Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
7. Freshwater Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
8. Limbourne Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Roffe Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Morel Mews (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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