Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Barking and Dagenham, UK in May 2025 are around 184 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.41 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 Abbey, encompassing approximately 450,991 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Drugs: (34) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-48.21% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Parade with total crimes: 39
  • London Road with total crimes: 22
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16

How safe is Abbey?

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

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Abbey reported a higher crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,309 crimes compared to 729. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

    • In 2023, Abbey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,465 crimes compared to 1,270. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Abbey Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Abbey has recorded 184 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 1th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Abbey crimes were 1,309. The crime rate of Abbey in 2024 was 10.76 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbey were around 1,465 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.63 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
Northbury177 21,114 22,228 1
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
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

Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Drugs dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202528
March 202514
February 202510
January 20257
December 202412
November 202411
October 202420
September 202414
August 202414

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20244
September 20241

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202510
March 202513
February 202512
January 202511
December 202412
November 202411
October 202417
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 403 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202556
March 202554
February 202542
January 202539
December 202444
November 202455
October 202428
September 202431
August 202425

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202510
February 202518
January 202517
December 202422
November 202429
October 202418
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 191 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202518
March 202512
February 202522
January 202522
December 202430
November 202421
October 202423
September 202421
August 202410

A total of 323 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202534
March 202531
February 202532
January 202540
December 202433
November 202423
October 202433
September 202431
August 202440

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 103 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 202520
February 202513
January 20254
December 20246
November 202414
October 202416
September 20247

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 20258
February 20253
January 202510
December 20245
November 202411
October 20247
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 226 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202519
March 202510
February 202525
January 202529
December 202418
November 202452
October 202421
September 202422
August 20249

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20249
October 202410
September 20243
August 20242

High Crime Locations Abbey in May 2025

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

1. Station Parade (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft5
Drugs4
Public order4
Theft from the person4
Bicycle theft2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Robbery1
2. London Road (Map)
Total22
Drugs11
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
5. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total10
Robbery3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. East Street (Map)
Total9
Drugs6
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
8. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
10. James Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1

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