RM8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM8

RM8, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 466 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.39 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this RM8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around RM8, encompassing approximately 49625 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (133) incidents (10.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (101) incidents (23.17% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (62) incidents (138.46% increase)

RM8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morris Road with total crimes: 53
  • Pedley Road with total crimes: 27
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23

RM8 Crime Map

Postcodes in RM8

The postcode district are associated with the RM8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The RM8 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1339.3910.83%
Anti-social behaviour1012.6823.17%
Shoplifting622.04138.46%
Vehicle crime291.25190.00%
Criminal damage and arson260.5818.18%
Public order220.520.00%
Robbery200.44300.00%
Burglary180.40-18.18%
Other theft180.36157.14%
Drugs170.3688.89%
Theft from the person90.34800.00%
Other crime60.18-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.12200.00%
Bicycle theft20.06-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1206.815900.00%
Anti-social behaviour822.420.00%
Shoplifting261.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.522100.00%
Public order220.440.00%
Burglary220.440.00%
Vehicle crime100.440.00%
Drugs90.200.00%
Other crime80.180.00%
Other theft70.160.00%
Robbery50.140.00%
Bicycle theft30.10200.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.08100.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.020.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.08-90.48%
Bicycle theft10.04-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.02-99.04%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1046.09-36.20%
Anti-social behaviour622.1040.91%
Vehicle crime291.25-44.23%
Shoplifting250.58-3.85%
Other theft210.50-16.00%
Public order160.4223.08%
Drugs120.320.00%
Burglary90.24-47.06%
Theft from the person70.18133.33%
Robbery70.14-30.00%
Other crime40.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.08-88.89%
Bicycle theft20.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1638.185.16%
Vehicle crime523.2818.18%
Anti-social behaviour441.05-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson270.89-22.86%
Shoplifting260.54116.67%
Other theft250.520.00%
Burglary170.506.25%
Public order130.34-13.33%
Drugs120.2633.33%
Robbery100.24-23.08%
Other crime60.200.00%
Bicycle theft40.120.00%
Possession of weapons40.08100.00%
Theft from the person30.08-57.14%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1557.8447.62%
Anti-social behaviour463.12-11.54%
Vehicle crime440.93-13.73%
Criminal damage and arson350.8959.09%
Other theft250.71-3.85%
Burglary160.506.67%
Public order150.32-31.82%
Robbery130.3044.44%
Shoplifting120.2650.00%
Drugs90.24-43.75%
Theft from the person70.180.00%
Other crime60.14-40.00%
Bicycle theft40.12100.00%
Possession of weapons20.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1056.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour522.120.00%
Vehicle crime511.050.00%
Other theft261.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.520.00%
Public order220.440.00%
Drugs160.440.00%
Burglary150.320.00%
Other crime100.300.00%
Robbery90.200.00%
Shoplifting80.180.00%
Theft from the person70.160.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 783 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 97.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024133
August 2024120
July 20242
May 20241
April 2024104
January 2024163
December 2023155
November 2023105

A total of 387 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 64.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024101
August 202482
April 202462
January 202444
December 202346
November 202352

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202422
July 20241
April 20243
January 202427
December 202335
November 202322

A total of 215 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202410
April 202429
January 202452
December 202344
November 202351

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
April 202412
January 202412
December 20239
November 202316

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20245
April 20247
January 202410
December 202313
November 20239

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
April 202416
January 202413
December 202315
November 202322

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
April 20249
January 202417
December 202316
November 202315

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202426
April 202425
January 202426
December 202312
November 20238

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
May 20242
April 202421
January 202425
December 202325
November 202326

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Morris Road
    Total53
    Shoplifting47
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Pedley Road
    Total27
    Anti-social behaviour27
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting14
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Academy Way
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Kirklees Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Lichfield Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Purland Close
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Motts Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nicholas Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Scholars Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Norseman Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Green Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Royal Anglian Way
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Calvert Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 17. Waterside Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Ivinghoe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Greenside
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Campus Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 21. Fellowship Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Berengers Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Homestead Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Coote Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Windsor Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 26. Becontree Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Temple Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 28. Markyate Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Butler Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. School Way
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1