Crime Rate in Valence: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Valence

The total recorded crimes in Valence, Barking and Dagenham, UK in May 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Valence crime rate of 1.66 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 Valence, encompassing approximately 74,103 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
Valence Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oglethorpe Road with total crimes: 12
  • Nicholas Road with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

How safe is Valence?

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

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Valence reported a higher crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,019 crimes compared to 729. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Valence witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

    • In 2023, Valence experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,818 crimes compared to 1,270. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Valence witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Valence Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Valence has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 1.66 ranking 6th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Valence crimes were 1,019. The crime rate of Valence in 2024 was 13.75 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Valence were around 1,818 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.53 (year) or 2.04 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Valence)CrimesRank (Valence)CrimesRank (Valence)
Northbury177 21,114 22,228 1
Abbey184 11,309 11,465 7
Eastbury123 5986 41,988 2
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

Valence Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 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 (40 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20257
February 20251
January 202511
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 467 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202569
March 202540
February 202535
January 202550
December 202440
November 202446
October 202448
September 202437
August 202444
July 20241

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202521
March 202520
February 202521
January 202519
December 202421
November 202420
October 202419
September 202423
August 202428

A total of 188 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202514
February 202513
January 202514
December 20245
November 20246
October 202439
September 202460
August 202425

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20259
February 20253
January 202510
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 202514
February 202511
January 202515
December 202411
November 202420
October 202418
September 202414
August 20243

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 202412
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202513
March 20256
January 202517
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 202412
November 202414
October 20248
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242

High Crime Locations Valence in May 2025

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

1. Oglethorpe Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Nicholas Road (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Other theft1
4. Morris Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Hobart Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Walnut Tree Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Cornshaw Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Winmill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Becontree Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Aidan Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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