Crime Rate in Barkingside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barkingside

The total recorded crimes in Barkingside, Redbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barkingside crime rate of 0.97 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 Barkingside, encompassing approximately 64,959 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Barkingside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 7
  • Radnor Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • A123 with total crimes: 5

How safe is Barkingside?

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

  • Relative to Redbridge:

    • In 2024, Barkingside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redbridge average, with 505 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barkingside recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Redbridge.

    • In 2023, Barkingside had fewer crimes than the Redbridge average, with 965 crimes compared to 1,360. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barkingside recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Redbridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Redbridge, Barkingside has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Barkingside Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Barkingside has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 18th out of 21 in the Redbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Barkingside crimes were 505. The crime rate of Barkingside in 2024 was 7.77 (year) or 0.65 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Redbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barkingside were around 965 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.86 (year) or 1.24 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Redbridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barkingside)CrimesRank (Barkingside)CrimesRank (Barkingside)
Ilford Town229 21,715 13,040 1
Seven Kings242 11,412 22,487 3
Clementswood188 31,285 32,647 2
Loxford177 41,162 42,004 4
Goodmayes146 5912 61,598 5
Aldborough130 6940 51,577 6
Cranbrook127 9756 81,475 7
Churchfields110 13868 71,363 8
Clayhall128 7570 151,067 15
Valentines127 8702 91,186 12
Fairlop123 11697 101,275 9
Wanstead Village123 10671 141,245 10
Hainault71 16687 111,203 11
Chadwell111 12675 121,112 13
Fullwell93 14674 131,094 14
Mayfield78 15550 16989 16
Newbury70 17475 19897 19
Bridge55 19479 18960 18
South Woodford33 21402 20742 20
Monkhams44 20293 21468 22
Wanstead Park32 22255 22536 21

Barkingside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

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 (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202519
March 202518
February 202514
January 202515
December 202410
November 202416
October 202421
September 202417
August 202441

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 202410
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20258
December 202416
November 202412
October 202410
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 202533
February 202522
January 202523
December 202414
November 202420
October 202414
September 202425
August 202413

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 202410
October 20247
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
January 20257
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Barkingside in May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Radnor Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. A123 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Crombie Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
5. Northwood Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Little Gearies (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Avery Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Wycombe Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Gosford Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Kenwood Gardens (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

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