WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Whalebone, Barking and Dagenham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Whalebone, localized within Barking and Dagenham.

Total Crimes

103
trending_down -10.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

86.56per 1k
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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

13,701

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences33
Anti-social Behaviour21
Vehicle Crime14
Public Order8
Burglary6
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Other Theft5
Robbery4
Drug Offences2
Theft from Person2
Shoplifting2
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Herbert Gardens Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 3Vehicle crime: 2
9
On or near Wadeville Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Public order: 2Other theft: 1
7
On or near James Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Robbery: 2
5
On or near Whalebone Lane South Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Limbourne Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Back Lane Map
Robbery: 1Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Royal Anglian Way Map
Drugs: 1Robbery: 1Public order: 1
3
On or near Brendon Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1
3
On or near Merten Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Sparks Close Map
Public order: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Barking and Dagenham district.

Local Rank

#11safest in Barking and Dagenham

National Safety

Top 24%Riskiest

City Average

102.38per 1k

Local Policing

Whalebone

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Local Priorities

Met Priority - Violence related offences in a public place.

Issued: 1 Mar 2026

Status Update

Research carried out by Whalebone safer neighbourhood officers each day to determine the most affected areas. This allows the team to conduct targeted patrols, utilising intervention tactics ensuring more effective enforcement. Leading to a safer London. Patrols mainly focus on the Chadwell Heath High Road and Royal Anglian Way areas.

Actioned: 1 Mar 2026

ASB and Drug use/dealing, focusing on the areas surrounding High Road (Chadwell Heath).

Issued: 1 Mar 2026

Status Update

Research conducted by SNT officers each shift to identify the most affected areas. This allows the team to conduct targeted patrols, utilising both uniform and plain clothes tactics to prevent and detect offences.

Actioned: 1 Mar 2026

Targeting speeding vehicles and E-scooters in the areas of Heath Road and Chadwell Heath High Road.

Issued: 1 Mar 2026

Status Update

Research by Whalebone Safer Neighbourhood officers to determine the most affected areas. This allows the team to conduct targeted patrols, and manage interventions and carry out necessary enforcement more accurately, reporting offenders where necessary using relevant legislation to tackle the issue. This is primarily focused around the High Road Chadwell Heath.

Actioned: 1 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

SEP16

Valence Ward Panel Meeting

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6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Harmony Christian Centre Dagenham, 23-27 Kemp Road Dagenham

NOV25

Valence Ward Panel Meeting

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6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Harmony Christian Centre Dagenham, 23-27 Kemp Road Dagenham

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