MELFORD AVENUE, IG11 9HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG11 9HS

MELFORD AVENUE, IG11 9HS, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.13 per 1,000 population. This IG11 9HS 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 9HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG11 9HS, encompassing approximately 7016 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

IG11 9HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Upney Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Longbridge Road with total crimes: 3

MELFORD AVENUE, IG11 9HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1325.00%
Shoplifting81.43700.00%
Other theft71.14600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.00-14.29%
Drugs30.86200.00%
Vehicle crime30.43200.00%
Public order30.43200.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.14-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.71-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.140.00%
Burglary31.00-25.00%
Robbery20.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.14-66.67%
Drugs10.140.00%
Other theft10.14-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.14-90.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.13900.00%
Vehicle crime101.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.430.00%
Other theft61.000.00%
Burglary40.860.00%
Robbery30.570.00%
Shoplifting30.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-88.89%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.41200.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.7128.57%
Vehicle crime71.28250.00%
Burglary61.00500.00%
Other theft50.86150.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Public order10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.28-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour41.00-76.47%
Vehicle crime20.57-71.43%
Shoplifting20.29-60.00%
Other theft20.29-33.33%
Other crime20.290.00%
Public order10.29-75.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%
Drugs10.14-66.67%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.1230.77%
Violence and sexual offences132.4262.50%
Vehicle crime71.85-12.50%
Shoplifting51.00400.00%
Public order40.71100.00%
Drugs30.57200.00%
Other theft30.43-57.14%
Burglary20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-66.67%
Robbery10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.850.00%
Vehicle crime81.140.00%
Other theft71.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202410
February 20241
January 20249
December 20237
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20247
January 202412
December 20234
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IG11 9HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Upney Lane
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Longbridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Stratton Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ridley Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 6. Manor Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Sandringham Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Halsham Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brixham Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ventnor Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Lyndhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hulse Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Helmore Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Goodey Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Mulberry Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Champness Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Melford Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Beccles Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Oulton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1