Crime Rate in Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heath

The total recorded crimes in Heath, Barking and Dagenham, UK in July 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heath crime rate of 0.79 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 Heath, encompassing approximately 128,503 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bradwell Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Gosfield Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Heath?

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

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 555 crimes compared to 729.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heath recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

    • In 2023, Heath had fewer crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,087 crimes compared to 1,270. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Heath recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Heath has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 0.19 ranking 14th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Heath crimes were 555. The crime rate of Heath in 2024 was 9.35 (year) or 0.78 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heath were around 1,087 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.89 (year) or 0.74 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heath)CrimesRank (Heath)CrimesRank (Heath)
Northbury146 51,114 22,228 1
Abbey252 11,309 11,465 7
Eastbury161 2986 41,988 2
Valence122 101,019 31,818 3
Chadwell Heath153 3856 61,547 5
Barking Riverside150 4961 51,693 4
Mayesbrook138 7804 81,467 6
Parsloes142 6688 111,253 10
Village124 9816 71,399 8
Whalebone125 8742 91,303 9
Gascoigne106 13694 101,180 12
Longbridge110 11621 121,206 11
Beam108 12587 131,033 14
Goresbrook84 15539 15987 15
Alibon77 16497 16826 16
Becontree73 17422 17666 17
Eastbrook & Rush Green59 18329 18550 18
Thames View45 19311 19437 19

Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 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 (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 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 26 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202516
May 202514
April 202521
March 202520
February 20252
January 202510
December 202410
November 202414
October 202414
September 202421
August 202421

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 202410
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20259
April 202510
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202526
May 202529
April 202534
March 202531
February 202526
January 202520
December 202420
November 202421
October 202432
September 202424
August 202427

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 202511
April 202514
March 202514
February 202516
January 202512
December 202411
November 202411
October 202415
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 202513
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
August 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
August 20241

High Crime Locations Heath in July 2025

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

1. Bradwell Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. Gosfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Kershaw Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Jacobs Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
6. Frizlands Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Wythenshawe Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Wood Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
10. Bosworth Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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