Crime Rate in Northbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northbury

The total recorded crimes in Northbury, Barking and Dagenham, UK in May 2025 are around 177 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northbury crime rate of 2.34 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 Northbury, encompassing approximately 75,724 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-26.56% decrease)
  • Drugs: (42) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
Northbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barking with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11

How safe is Northbury?

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

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Northbury reported a higher crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,114 crimes compared to 729. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Northbury witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

    • In 2023, Northbury experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 2,228 crimes compared to 1,270. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Northbury witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Northbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Northbury has recorded 177 crimes with crime rate of 2.34 ranking 2th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Northbury crimes were 1,114. The crime rate of Northbury in 2024 was 14.71 (year) or 1.23 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northbury were around 2,228 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.42 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

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

Northbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
August 20246

A total of 493 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202564
March 202539
February 202541
January 202558
December 202454
November 202437
October 202451
September 202449
August 202445
July 20241
May 20247

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202514
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 315 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202533
March 202530
February 202527
January 202528
December 202432
November 202426
October 202439
September 202428
August 202444

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20259
February 20257
January 20259
December 202410
November 202420
October 202414
September 202411
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 202412
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 134 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202518
March 202511
February 20259
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 20243
September 202415
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20259
February 20258
January 20252
December 20245
November 202410
October 202411
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 93 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 202513
February 20256
January 202514
December 20247
November 202413
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20256
January 202510
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20241

High Crime Locations Northbury in May 2025

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

1. Barking (Map)
Total14
Drugs6
Theft from the person4
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Drugs5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Robbery1
4. Gurney Close (Map)
Total11
Drugs6
Possession of weapons3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Bateman Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Cape Close (Map)
Total10
Drugs9
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cowbridge Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Uphall Road (Map)
Total9
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Crows Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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