COWBRIDGE LANE, IG11 8LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG11 8LQ

COWBRIDGE LANE, IG11 8LQ, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.55 per 1,000 population. This IG11 8LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IG11 postcode area, which has experienced 691 crimes and a crime rate of 10.64 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IG11 8LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG11 8LQ, encompassing approximately 5787 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-56.76% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)

IG11 8LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 19
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Cowbridge Lane with total crimes: 8

COWBRIDGE LANE, IG11 8LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.5515.79%
Anti-social behaviour163.80-56.76%
Shoplifting142.76100.00%
Drugs132.428.33%
Vehicle crime52.2566.67%
Other theft50.86-16.67%
Theft from the person50.86400.00%
Robbery30.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-40.00%
Public order20.52-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3717.1148.00%
Violence and sexual offences196.39-17.39%
Drugs123.281100.00%
Shoplifting72.07-22.22%
Public order61.2150.00%
Other theft61.0420.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.86-70.00%
Burglary10.52-75.00%
Robbery10.17-90.91%
Other crime10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.17-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2516.5931.58%
Violence and sexual offences234.324.55%
Robbery113.97450.00%
Vehicle crime101.9066.67%
Shoplifting91.73-10.00%
Other theft51.56-16.67%
Burglary40.860.00%
Public order40.690.00%
Theft from the person30.69-40.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.17-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.3837.50%
Anti-social behaviour193.8046.15%
Shoplifting103.28100.00%
Drugs71.7340.00%
Other theft61.21-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.04-57.14%
Theft from the person51.040.00%
Public order40.86-20.00%
Burglary40.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-50.00%
Robbery20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.3833.33%
Vehicle crime142.7640.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.4230.00%
Other theft82.2560.00%
Burglary61.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.04200.00%
Drugs51.04-50.00%
Public order50.86-37.50%
Theft from the person50.860.00%
Shoplifting50.86-58.33%
Robbery30.86-25.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.6920.00%
Shoplifting122.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime102.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.73-41.18%
Drugs101.7311.11%
Public order81.73300.00%
Burglary61.38200.00%
Other theft51.04-37.50%
Theft from the person50.86400.00%
Robbery40.86-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1714.340.00%
Shoplifting162.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.760.00%
Vehicle crime101.730.00%
Drugs91.730.00%
Other theft81.560.00%
Robbery51.380.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202437
April 202425
January 202419
December 202313
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
April 202423
January 202422
December 202316
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202410
January 20246
December 202314
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 20249
January 202410
December 20235
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 202411
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IG11 8LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total19
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cowbridge Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Watson Avenue
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. London Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Barking Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Gurdwara Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Crows Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Gurney Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Harbard Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. George Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Harts Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Cape Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Whiting Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1