Crime Rate in Whalebone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whalebone

The total recorded crimes in Whalebone, Barking and Dagenham, UK in March 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whalebone crime rate of 1.87 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 Whalebone, encompassing approximately 56,777 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (43.48% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
Whalebone Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Broadway with total crimes: 8
  • Purland Close with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

How safe is Whalebone?

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

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Whalebone reported a higher crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 742 crimes compared to 729. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Whalebone witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Whalebone experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,303 crimes compared to 1,270. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Whalebone witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whalebone Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Whalebone has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 1.87 ranking 12th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Whalebone crimes were 742. The crime rate of Whalebone in 2024 was 13.07 (year) or 1.09 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whalebone were around 1,303 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.95 (year) or 1.91 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barking and Dagenham)CrimesRank (Barking and Dagenham)CrimesRank (Barking and Dagenham)
Northbury143 41,114 22,228 1
Abbey186 11,309 11,465 7
Eastbury139 5986 41,988 2
Mayesbrook156 2804 81,467 6
Valence129 61,019 31,818 3
Barking Riverside145 3961 51,693 4
Chadwell Heath117 9856 61,547 5
Village119 8816 71,399 8
Gascoigne122 7694 101,180 12
Parsloes114 10688 111,253 10
Longbridge110 11621 121,206 11
Heath94 13555 141,087 13
Beam92 14587 131,033 14
Goresbrook77 15539 15987 15
Alibon76 16497 16826 16
Becontree49 17422 17666 17
Eastbrook & Rush Green48 18329 18550 18
Thames View48 19311 19437 19

Whalebone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , 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 (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 20247
August 20247
April 20242

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202523
January 202519
December 202437
November 202426
October 202431
September 202436
August 202440
April 202429

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202520
January 202519
December 202419
November 202424
October 202424
September 202415
August 202425
April 202434

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20247
April 20241

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202510
January 202516
December 20249
November 20248
October 202415
September 20245
August 20246
April 20248

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20249
September 20243
August 20241
April 20247

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 202410
August 20248
April 20249

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
April 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Whalebone in March 2025

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

1. The Broadway (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Burglary2
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
2. Purland Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Limbourne Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
5. Laneside Avenue (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Grosvenor Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Calvert Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Bonham Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
9. St Chad'S Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
10. St Chad'S Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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