Crime Rate in Eastbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastbury

The total recorded crimes in Eastbury, Barking and Dagenham, UK in May 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastbury crime rate of 1.63 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 Eastbury, encompassing approximately 75,265 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (14.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Eastbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • John Burns Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

How safe is Eastbury?

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

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Eastbury reported a higher crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 986 crimes compared to 729. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Eastbury witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

    • In 2023, Eastbury experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,988 crimes compared to 1,270. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Eastbury witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Eastbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Eastbury has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 1.63 ranking 5th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Eastbury crimes were 986. The crime rate of Eastbury in 2024 was 13.10 (year) or 1.09 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eastbury were around 1,988 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.41 (year) or 2.20 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastbury)CrimesRank (Eastbury)CrimesRank (Eastbury)
Northbury177 21,114 22,228 1
Abbey184 11,309 11,465 7
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

Eastbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 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 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 240 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202527
March 202520
February 202522
January 202520
December 202428
November 202414
October 202425
September 202426
August 202426

A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202534
March 202546
February 202544
January 202536
December 202445
November 202445
October 202450
September 202440
August 202450

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20252
February 20259
January 20258
December 202418
November 20245
October 202413
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 20248
October 202413
September 202416
August 20247

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202515
March 202513
February 202511
January 202522
December 202411
November 202426
October 202416
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20259
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 202410
August 20241

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 202410
October 202410
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20259
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 202412
October 20248
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202514
March 202521
February 20256
January 20257
December 202411
November 202418
October 202418
September 202413
August 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Eastbury in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. John Burns Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sisley Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Other theft1
5. Harrow Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Greaves Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Ripple Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Suffolk Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bevan Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Dawson Gardens (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

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