Crime Rate in Barkingside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barkingside

The total recorded crimes in Barkingside, Redbridge, UK in March 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barkingside crime rate of 1.37 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Barkingside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little Gearies with total crimes: 11
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6
  • Roll Gardens with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Barkingside has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 1.37 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redbridge)CrimesRank (Redbridge)CrimesRank (Redbridge)
Ilford Town206 21,715 13,040 1
Seven Kings222 11,412 22,487 3
Clementswood189 31,285 32,647 2
Loxford183 41,162 42,004 4
Goodmayes113 8912 61,598 5
Aldborough111 9940 51,577 6
Churchfields132 5868 71,363 8
Valentines122 6702 91,186 12
Cranbrook97 14756 81,475 7
Fairlop116 7697 101,275 9
Wanstead Village109 12671 141,245 10
Hainault111 10687 111,203 11
Fullwell110 11674 131,094 14
Chadwell106 13675 121,112 13
Clayhall80 16570 151,067 15
Mayfield58 19550 16989 16
Newbury65 17475 19897 19
Bridge65 18479 18960 18
South Woodford46 21402 20742 20
Monkhams55 20293 21468 22
Wanstead Park40 22255 22536 21

Barkingside 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 (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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 202410
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
April 20249

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20258
December 202416
November 202412
October 202410
September 202411
August 20243
April 20248

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202522
January 202523
December 202414
November 202420
October 202414
September 202425
August 202413
April 202416

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202514
January 202515
December 202410
November 202416
October 202421
September 202417
August 202441
April 202420

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 202410
October 20247
September 20248
August 202410
April 20245

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 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
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 March 2025

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

1. Little Gearies (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Public order1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Roll Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Radnor Crescent (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
5. Wycombe Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Beehive Lane (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Headley Approach (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gosford Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Hedgewood Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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