ROMFORD ROAD, E7 8BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E7 8BS

ROMFORD ROAD, E7 8BS, Newham has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.71 per 1,000 population. This E7 8BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E7 postcode area, which has experienced 448 crimes and a crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E7 8BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E7 8BS, encompassing approximately 12867 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (56.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (115.38% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (300.00% increase)

E7 8BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Post Office Approach with total crimes: 18
  • Nursery Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Cheshunt Road with total crimes: 10

ROMFORD ROAD, E7 8BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences369.7156.52%
Anti-social behaviour282.80115.38%
Vehicle crime162.18300.00%
Other theft121.24500.00%
Theft from the person80.93700.00%
Robbery50.620.00%
Drugs50.39-16.67%
Shoplifting50.39400.00%
Public order40.39-20.00%
Burglary30.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.52-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.79-45.83%
Burglary91.01200.00%
Drugs60.7020.00%
Public order50.47-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.390.00%
Vehicle crime40.310.00%
Other crime20.31-50.00%
Other theft20.16-83.33%
Theft from the person10.16-92.86%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.39-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour241.949.09%
Theft from the person141.87180.00%
Other theft121.0933.33%
Public order70.930.00%
Drugs50.54400.00%
Vehicle crime40.39-69.23%
Other crime40.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.31-55.56%
Robbery40.310.00%
Burglary30.310.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences358.70-20.45%
Anti-social behaviour222.72-18.52%
Vehicle crime131.718.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.0180.00%
Other theft90.70-59.09%
Public order70.70133.33%
Theft from the person50.54-44.44%
Robbery40.390.00%
Burglary30.31-62.50%
Shoplifting20.23-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-50.00%
Drugs10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4411.11-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour273.4222.73%
Other theft222.1046.67%
Vehicle crime121.71200.00%
Theft from the person90.9350.00%
Burglary80.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.62-16.67%
Shoplifting50.3925.00%
Robbery40.39-20.00%
Public order30.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences469.6417.95%
Anti-social behaviour223.57-18.52%
Other theft151.7115.38%
Public order91.17-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson60.7050.00%
Theft from the person60.47100.00%
Robbery50.4766.67%
Shoplifting40.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.3133.33%
Drugs30.31-25.00%
Burglary20.23100.00%
Other crime20.16100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences398.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.030.00%
Other theft132.100.00%
Public order111.010.00%
Shoplifting60.850.00%
Drugs40.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.310.00%
Robbery30.310.00%
Vehicle crime30.230.00%
Theft from the person30.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 202414
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 20244
January 202413
December 202312
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 35.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202423
April 202425
January 202435
December 202344
November 202346
October 202339

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202413
April 202424
January 202422
December 202327
November 202322
October 202327

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 202412
January 20249
December 202322
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E7 8BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Post Office Approach
    Total18
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Nursery Lane
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Cheshunt Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Studley Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Romford Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Kitchener Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Balmoral Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Birchdale Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Sylvan Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Grosvenor Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Westbury Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Vale Road
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Richmond Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Palmerston Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Ratcliff Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Glenparke Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 19. St John'S Terrace
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Windsor Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Rosedale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Henderson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Finden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Claremont Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Sebert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hampton Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Sandringham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1