WHALEBONE LANE SOUTH, RM8 1AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM8 1AJ

WHALEBONE LANE SOUTH, RM8 1AJ, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.22 per 1,000 population. This RM8 1AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RM8 postcode area, which has experienced 430 crimes and a crime rate of 8.66 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RM8 1AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 1AJ, encompassing approximately 6054 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM8 1AJ area, explore the RM8 1AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (47.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Robbery: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RM8 1AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Purland Close with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

WHALEBONE LANE SOUTH, RM8 1AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.2247.62%
Anti-social behaviour135.12-13.33%
Robbery82.150.00%
Vehicle crime51.3266.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Other theft40.660.00%
Public order30.6650.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Burglary20.33-33.33%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.4216.67%
Anti-social behaviour153.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.48100.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Vehicle crime30.5050.00%
Public order20.50-66.67%
Drugs20.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.08-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.9736.36%
Public order62.48200.00%
Drugs40.99100.00%
Other theft40.660.00%
Bicycle theft30.660.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Robbery20.33100.00%
Burglary10.33-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.4114.29%
Anti-social behaviour113.9683.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.82-33.33%
Burglary40.66-33.33%
Other theft40.660.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Drugs20.33-33.33%
Public order20.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.585.00%
Burglary63.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.99-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson60.99200.00%
Vehicle crime40.99-33.33%
Other theft40.6633.33%
Drugs30.660.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Robbery10.33-75.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.9053.85%
Anti-social behaviour113.30175.00%
Burglary61.8220.00%
Vehicle crime60.9950.00%
Robbery40.99300.00%
Shoplifting40.66-20.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Public order30.50-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.430.00%
Burglary52.150.00%
Public order50.830.00%
Shoplifting50.830.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.660.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202421
April 202418
January 202424
December 202321
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
April 202415
January 202411
December 20236
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM8 1AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Purland Close
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Motts Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Royal Anglian Way
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Calvert Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 7. The Broadway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Limbourne Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rosemary Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Whalebone Lane South
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Vaughn Street
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 12. Fordyke Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Stockdale Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Emerald Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Terling Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Morris Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Albert Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fullerton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Roffe Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. James Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Althorne Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1