Crime Rate in Goresbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goresbrook

The total recorded crimes in Goresbrook, Barking and Dagenham, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goresbrook crime rate of 1.25 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 Goresbrook, encompassing approximately 54,553 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-37.21% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Goresbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Treswell Road with total crimes: 6
  • Tilney Road with total crimes: 5
  • Talbot Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Goresbrook?

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

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Goresbrook demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 539 crimes compared to 729.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Goresbrook recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

    • In 2023, Goresbrook had fewer crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 987 crimes compared to 1,270. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Goresbrook recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Goresbrook Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Goresbrook has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 1.25 ranking 16th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Goresbrook crimes were 539. The crime rate of Goresbrook in 2024 was 9.88 (year) or 0.82 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Goresbrook were around 987 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.09 (year) or 1.51 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Goresbrook)CrimesRank (Goresbrook)CrimesRank (Goresbrook)
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
Becontree67 17422 17666 17
Eastbrook & Rush Green59 18329 18550 18
Thames View39 19311 19437 19

Goresbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 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 (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 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 (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202515
February 202518
January 20258
December 202415
November 202414
October 202421
September 202411
August 202414

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 202511
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202543
March 202522
February 202516
January 202526
December 202437
November 202440
October 202442
September 202429
August 202433

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20256
February 20259
January 202510
December 20245
November 202413
October 20248
September 202416
August 20244

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
August 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 2 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
September 20241

High Crime Locations Goresbrook in May 2025

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

1. Treswell Road (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tilney Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Talbot Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Tallow Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
5. Polesworth Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Horsebridge Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Dagenham Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. D'Arcy Gardens (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Robbery1
9. Coombes Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lloyd Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1

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