Crime Rate in Gascoigne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gascoigne

The total recorded crimes in Gascoigne, Barking and Dagenham, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gascoigne crime rate of 1.92 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 Gascoigne, encompassing approximately 50,579 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-9.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
Gascoigne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fresh Wharf Road with total crimes: 12
  • Dock Road with total crimes: 11
  • Linsdell Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Gascoigne?

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

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Gascoigne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 694 crimes compared to 729.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Gascoigne had fewer crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,180 crimes compared to 1,270. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gascoigne recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gascoigne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gascoigne has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 1.92 ranking 12th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Gascoigne crimes were 694. The crime rate of Gascoigne in 2024 was 13.72 (year) or 1.14 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gascoigne were around 1,180 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.33 (year) or 1.94 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gascoigne)CrimesRank (Gascoigne)CrimesRank (Gascoigne)
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
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

Gascoigne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 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 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 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 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202541
March 202547
February 202533
January 202523
December 202445
November 202425
October 202429
September 202435
August 202433

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 202412
November 202411
October 202410
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 20259
February 20255
January 202511
December 202410
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 20259
March 202518
February 202517
January 202526
December 202417
November 20248
October 202417
September 20248
August 202424

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 202511
February 20256
January 20258
December 20244
November 202420
October 202415
September 202411
August 20242

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20259
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Gascoigne in May 2025

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

1. Fresh Wharf Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Dock Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Linsdell Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. St Ann'S (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Drugs1
6. Net Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. St Margarets (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Spring Place (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tomlins Orchard (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hardwicke Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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