Crime Rate in Barking Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barking Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Barking Riverside, Barking and Dagenham, UK in July 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barking Riverside crime rate of 5.92 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 Riverside, encompassing approximately 25,342 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
Barking Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Fielders Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10

How safe is Barking Riverside?

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

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Barking Riverside reported a higher crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 961 crimes compared to 729. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Barking Riverside witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

    • In 2023, Barking Riverside experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,693 crimes compared to 1,270. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Barking Riverside witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Barking Riverside Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Barking Riverside has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 5.92 ranking 4th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Barking Riverside crimes were 961. The crime rate of Barking Riverside in 2024 was 37.92 (year) or 3.16 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barking Riverside were around 1,693 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.81 (year) or 5.57 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barking Riverside)CrimesRank (Barking Riverside)CrimesRank (Barking Riverside)
Northbury146 51,114 22,228 1
Abbey252 11,309 11,465 7
Eastbury161 2986 41,988 2
Valence122 101,019 31,818 3
Chadwell Heath153 3856 61,547 5
Mayesbrook138 7804 81,467 6
Parsloes142 6688 111,253 10
Village124 9816 71,399 8
Whalebone125 8742 91,303 9
Gascoigne106 13694 101,180 12
Longbridge110 11621 121,206 11
Beam108 12587 131,033 14
Heath102 14555 141,087 13
Goresbrook84 15539 15987 15
Alibon77 16497 16826 16
Becontree73 17422 17666 17
Eastbrook & Rush Green59 18329 18550 18
Thames View45 19311 19437 19

Barking Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 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 (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202511
May 20257
April 202517
March 202514
February 202510
January 20255
December 202410
November 20248
October 202414

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202534
May 202518
April 202534
March 202518
February 202527
January 202525
December 202413
November 202417
October 202432

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 386 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202542
May 202549
April 202543
March 202545
February 202531
January 202533
December 202430
November 202443
October 202438

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 202510
February 20252
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410

A total of 126 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202515
May 20256
April 202510
March 202512
February 20259
January 20259
December 202412
November 202429
October 202416

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
April 202515
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202520
May 202515
April 20258
March 202514
February 20258
January 202522
December 202415
November 202437
October 202425

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20256
April 202511
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 202411
October 20249

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Barking Riverside in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Fielders Crescent (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Bulrush Terrace (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Harlequin Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Cook Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
7. Cook Road (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Salamanca Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Renwick Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Ripplegate Walk (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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