Crime Rate in Barking and Dagenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barking and Dagenham

The total recorded crimes in Barking and Dagenham, UK in May 2025 are around 1,981 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barking and Dagenham crime rate of 9.05 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 Barking and Dagenham, encompassing approximately 218,871 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (682) incidents (-4.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (385) incidents (3.77% increase)
  • Drugs: (189) incidents (19.62% increase)
Barking and Dagenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Parade with total crimes: 38
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 29
  • London Road with total crimes: 20

Barking and Dagenham Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Barking and Dagenham?

To understand the safety of Barking and Dagenham, we need to analyze Barking and Dagenham crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Barking and Dagenham has recorded 13,850 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 63.28 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 281 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 24,133 crimes with a crime rate of 110.26, ranking it 97 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Barking and Dagenham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Outer London average, with 13850 crimes compared to 16705.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Barking and Dagenham witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Barking and Dagenham had fewer crimes than the Outer London average, with 24,133 crimes compared to 28,746. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Barking and Dagenham witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Barking and Dagenham is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Barking and Dagenham has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Barking and Dagenham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Abbey (184 crimes), and the safest, Thames View (39 crimes), is 145 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Barking and Dagenham.

Similarly, the area of Barking Central (303 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Dagenham North (35 crimes), with a difference of 268 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Barking and Dagenham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Abbey184
Northbury177
Barking Riverside131
Chadwell Heath124
Eastbury123

Safest Wards:

Beam83
Goresbrook68
Becontree67
Eastbrook & Rush Green59
Thames View39

Most Dangerous Areas:

Barking Central303
Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm125
Central Park & Frizlands Lane111
Longbridge & Barking Park102
Becontree Heath97

Safest Areas:

Becontree East73
Thames View54
Eastbrookend41
Becontree South41
Dagenham North35

Barking and Dagenham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Barking and Dagenham has recorded 1,981 crimes with crime rate of 9.05 ranking 113th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 13 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 9 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Barking and Dagenham crimes were 13,850. The crime rate of Barking and Dagenham in 2024 was 63.28 (year) or 5.27 (month) ranking it 281 danzarous in the UK. Barking and Dagenham ranked 13 in terms of total crimes and 9 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barking and Dagenham were around 24,133 crimes with yearly crime rate of 110.26 (year) or 9.19 (month) ranking 97 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Barking and Dagenham ranked 13 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 9 as per crime rate of Barking and Dagenham

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,796 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,369 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,406 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,599 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,418 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,386 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,293 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet2,942 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,030 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,500 1016,685 1029,930 10
Waltham Forest2,605 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,862 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon4,013 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,471 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,958 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,198 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,436 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,821 124,651 240,527 1

Barking and Dagenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (682 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (385 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (715 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (371 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (687 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (344 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 518 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 295 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (572 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (292 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 639 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 315 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (650 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (289 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (673 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (379 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (603 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (342 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (570 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (429 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1060 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202581
April 202584
March 202598
February 202594
January 2025105
December 202482
November 2024152
October 2024150
September 2024159
August 202455

A total of 6317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 526.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 715 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025682
April 2025715
March 2025687
February 2025518
January 2025572
December 2024639
November 2024650
October 2024673
September 2024603
August 2024570
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 1704 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 170.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 239 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025168
April 2025173
March 2025176
February 2025154
January 2025193
December 2024147
November 2024239
October 2024225
September 2024163
August 202466

A total of 3441 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 344.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 429 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025385
April 2025371
March 2025344
February 2025295
January 2025292
December 2024315
November 2024289
October 2024379
September 2024342
August 2024429

A total of 1286 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025120
April 2025137
March 2025127
February 2025116
January 2025129
December 2024163
November 2024152
October 2024145
September 2024129
August 202467
July 20241

A total of 986 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025112
April 2025111
March 202595
February 202564
January 202574
December 202490
November 202486
October 2024110
September 2024134
August 2024104
July 20246

A total of 619 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202555
March 202575
February 202553
January 202568
December 202477
November 202475
October 202476
September 202452
August 202435
July 20243

A total of 937 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 2025135
March 2025109
February 202593
January 2025105
December 202497
November 2024106
October 2024109
September 202494
August 202484

A total of 773 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202588
March 2025118
February 202589
January 202539
December 202446
November 202491
October 2024114
September 202474
August 202438
July 20242

A total of 1187 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 107.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 189 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025189
April 2025158
March 202589
February 202587
January 2025116
December 202497
November 2024146
October 2024112
September 2024121
August 202470
July 20242

A total of 778 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202560
March 202599
February 202560
January 202588
December 2024110
November 202474
October 202490
September 202479
August 202456

A total of 93 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202510
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 202410
October 20246
September 202416
August 20246

A total of 284 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202533
March 202532
February 202519
January 202526
December 202428
November 202431
October 202433
September 202427
August 202426

A total of 90 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202511
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 202418
October 202410
September 202412
August 20246
July 20241

High Crime Locations Barking and Dagenham in May 2025

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

1. Station Parade (Map)
Total38
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft5
Theft from the person4
Public order4
Drugs4
Bicycle theft2
Robbery1
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order4
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Other crime1
3. London Road (Map)
Total20
Drugs11
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Other theft1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
5. Beccles Drive (Map)
Total14
Drugs10
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Heathway (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person2
Shoplifting2
Other theft2
Burglary1

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