Crime Rate in Barkingside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barkingside

The total recorded crimes in Barkingside, Redbridge, UK in July 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barkingside crime rate of 1.19 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Barkingside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6
  • Wycombe Road with total crimes: 6
  • Avery Gardens with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Barkingside has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 1.19 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barkingside)CrimesRank (Barkingside)CrimesRank (Barkingside)
Ilford Town293 11,715 13,040 1
Clementswood158 51,285 32,647 2
Seven Kings288 21,412 22,487 3
Loxford191 31,162 42,004 4
Goodmayes163 4912 61,598 5
Aldborough125 12940 51,577 6
Hainault136 6687 111,203 11
Cranbrook112 13756 81,475 7
Churchfields135 7868 71,363 8
Fairlop133 8697 101,275 9
Valentines133 9702 91,186 12
Wanstead Village100 15671 141,245 10
Fullwell130 10674 131,094 14
Clayhall126 11570 151,067 15
Chadwell109 14675 121,112 13
Mayfield69 18550 16989 16
Newbury100 16475 19897 19
Bridge57 20479 18960 18
South Woodford64 19402 20742 20
Wanstead Park38 21255 22536 21
Monkhams24 22293 21468 22

Barkingside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

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 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202522
May 202515
April 202517
March 202533
February 202522
January 202523
December 202414
November 202420
October 202414
September 202425
August 202413

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202520
May 202524
April 202519
March 202518
February 202514
January 202515
December 202410
November 202416
October 202421
September 202417
August 202441

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 202410
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
January 20257
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wycombe Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery1
3. Avery Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Little Gearies (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Headley Approach (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. A123 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
7. Beehive Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
8. Ethelbert Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Crombie Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Hamilton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1

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