Crime in Whalebone, Barking and Dagenham
Comprehensive safety analysis for Whalebone, localized within Barking and Dagenham.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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
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Valence Ward Panel Meeting
other6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Harmony Christian Centre Dagenham, 23-27 Kemp Road Dagenham
Valence Ward Panel Meeting
other6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Harmony Christian Centre Dagenham, 23-27 Kemp Road Dagenham
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