Crime Rate in Beam: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beam

The total recorded crimes in Beam, Barking and Dagenham, UK in May 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beam crime rate of 2.56 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 Beam, encompassing approximately 32,441 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
Beam Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heathway with total crimes: 18
  • Crosby Road with total crimes: 6
  • First Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is Beam?

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

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Beam demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 587 crimes compared to 729.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Beam recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

    • In 2023, Beam had fewer crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,033 crimes compared to 1,270. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Beam recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barking and Dagenham, Beam has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Beam Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Beam has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 2.56 ranking 15th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Beam crimes were 587. The crime rate of Beam in 2024 was 18.09 (year) or 1.51 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beam were around 1,033 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.84 (year) or 2.65 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beam)CrimesRank (Beam)CrimesRank (Beam)
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
Whalebone99 11742 91,303 9
Parsloes104 9688 111,253 10
Gascoigne97 12694 101,180 12
Heath93 13555 141,087 13
Alibon84 14497 16826 16
Goresbrook68 16539 15987 15
Becontree67 17422 17666 17
Eastbrook & Rush Green59 18329 18550 18
Thames View39 19311 19437 19

Beam Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 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 (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202528
March 202528
February 202522
January 202516
December 202429
November 202438
October 202437
September 202431
August 202425

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202520
February 20257
January 202514
December 20248
November 202419
October 202423
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202520
March 202513
February 20259
January 20256
December 202412
November 202418
October 202416
September 202415
August 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
August 20243

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Beam in May 2025

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

1. Heathway (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Crosby Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
3. First Avenue (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order2
4. Lower Broad Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
5. School Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Cortina Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
7. Morland Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Causton Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Orchard Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Church Elm Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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