Crime Rate in Becontree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Becontree

The total recorded crimes in Becontree, Barking and Dagenham, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Becontree crime rate of 1.46 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 Becontree, encompassing approximately 46,043 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Becontree Crime Hotspots

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

  • School Way with total crimes: 6
  • Winding Way with total crimes: 5
  • Greenside with total crimes: 5

How safe is Becontree?

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

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Becontree demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 422 crimes compared to 729.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Becontree recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

    • In 2023, Becontree had fewer crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 666 crimes compared to 1,270. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Becontree recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Becontree Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Becontree has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 1.46 ranking 17th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Becontree crimes were 422. The crime rate of Becontree in 2024 was 9.17 (year) or 0.76 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Becontree were around 666 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.46 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Becontree)CrimesRank (Becontree)CrimesRank (Becontree)
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
Beam83 15587 131,033 14
Alibon84 14497 16826 16
Goresbrook68 16539 15987 15
Eastbrook & Rush Green59 18329 18550 18
Thames View39 19311 19437 19

Becontree Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 202513
December 20243
November 20244
October 202410
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202524
March 202520
February 202522
January 202518
December 202425
November 202410
October 202423
September 202430
August 202421

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 202510
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 202410
October 202410
September 202412
August 202419

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
December 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20242

High Crime Locations Becontree in May 2025

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

1. School Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Winding Way (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Greenside (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Farmway (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Radio Lane (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Burnside (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Peacock Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Milner Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mayesbrook Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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