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 May 2025 are around 131 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barking Riverside crime rate of 5.17 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (13.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
Barking Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 32
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Cook Road with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Barking Riverside has recorded 131 crimes with crime rate of 5.17 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barking Riverside)CrimesRank (Barking Riverside)CrimesRank (Barking Riverside)
Northbury177 21,114 22,228 1
Abbey184 11,309 11,465 7
Eastbury123 5986 41,988 2
Valence123 61,019 31,818 3
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

Barking Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 202510
February 20252
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410
September 202412
August 20241

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202543
March 202545
February 202531
January 202533
December 202430
November 202443
October 202438
September 202426
August 202428
June 20242

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202534
March 202518
February 202527
January 202525
December 202413
November 202417
October 202432
September 202417
August 202433

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 202411
October 20249
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 202512
February 20259
January 20259
December 202412
November 202429
October 202416
September 202414
August 20243

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20258
March 202514
February 20258
January 202522
December 202415
November 202437
October 202425
September 202417
August 20244

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202517
March 202514
February 202510
January 20255
December 202410
November 20248
October 202414
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244

High Crime Locations Barking Riverside in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
3. Cook Road (Map)
Total8
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
4. Harebell Terrace (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Richard Ryan Place (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Minter Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
8. Stebbing Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Cook Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Julia Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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