RM8 1AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM8 1AL

RM8 1AL, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.95 per 1,000 population. This RM8 1AL 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 1AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 1AL, encompassing approximately 5970 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM8 1AL area, explore the RM8 1AL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RM8 1AL area, visit the RM8 1AL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (47.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)

RM8 1AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morris Road with total crimes: 53
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Purland Close with total crimes: 7

RM8 1AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4822.95300.00%
Violence and sexual offences348.0447.83%
Anti-social behaviour225.6929.41%
Robbery73.680.00%
Vehicle crime61.17100.00%
Other theft51.000.00%
Public order40.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6733.33%
Drugs30.67-40.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Burglary20.33-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.5615.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.85-5.56%
Shoplifting122.851100.00%
Drugs52.01-16.67%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5050.00%
Vehicle crime30.5050.00%
Public order20.50-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.39-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour183.35100.00%
Public order73.01133.33%
Drugs61.17200.00%
Other theft41.00-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-33.33%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Robbery20.33100.00%
Burglary10.33-80.00%
Shoplifting10.17-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.22-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour94.6912.50%
Other theft51.510.00%
Burglary50.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.84-42.86%
Shoplifting30.670.00%
Other crime30.50200.00%
Vehicle crime30.50-50.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Drugs20.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.3938.10%
Anti-social behaviour84.86-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.34133.33%
Vehicle crime61.17-40.00%
Other theft51.0025.00%
Burglary50.840.00%
Shoplifting30.8450.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Drugs30.50-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.2331.25%
Anti-social behaviour143.52133.33%
Vehicle crime102.3466.67%
Burglary51.67400.00%
Drugs50.840.00%
Other theft40.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-40.00%
Other crime30.500.00%
Public order30.50-25.00%
Shoplifting20.50-66.67%
Robbery10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.680.00%
Shoplifting61.000.00%
Other theft61.000.00%
Vehicle crime61.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.000.00%
Public order40.840.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202417
April 202418
January 20249
December 20238
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202412
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202423
April 202420
January 202428
December 202329
November 202321
October 202316

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Morris Road
    Total53
    Shoplifting47
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Purland Close
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Motts Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Royal Anglian Way
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Calvert Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 8. Bradwell Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Homestead Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. The Broadway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Nicholas Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rosemary Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Calverley Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Vaughn Street
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 15. Fordyke Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Stockdale Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Emerald Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Terling Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Albert Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Grafton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. James Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Althorne Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1