RM6 5RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM6 5RU

RM6 5RU, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.82 per 1,000 population. This RM6 5RU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RM6 postcode area, which has experienced 259 crimes and a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RM6 5RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM6 5RU, encompassing approximately 5575 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM6 5RU area, explore the RM6 5RU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

RM6 5RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Gregory Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bardfield Avenue with total crimes: 3

RM6 5RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.8240.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.5137.50%
Vehicle crime51.9766.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%
Public order10.18-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.79-27.27%
Other crime31.4350.00%
Public order30.54200.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-40.00%
Drugs10.54-66.67%
Other theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.74-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour101.9766.67%
Vehicle crime51.7925.00%
Drugs30.90200.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.8227.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.51-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.080.00%
Other theft40.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.72300.00%
Public order30.72200.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9716.67%
Vehicle crime41.26-33.33%
Other crime20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Public order10.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.17-26.67%
Vehicle crime61.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.08-33.33%
Other theft41.08300.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54200.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.690.00%
Vehicle crime41.610.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 202411
January 202414
December 202311
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20244
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 202410
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM6 5RU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
  • 2. Gregory Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
  • 3. Bardfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Ongar Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Cavalier Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Uplands Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Hope Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Tolworth Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Shepherds Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Fields Park Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rochford Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Freshwell Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Rowan Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Danbury Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Arneways Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Crabtree Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rathore Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. First Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Hathaway Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1