PURLAND CLOSE, RM8 1AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM8 1AS

PURLAND CLOSE, RM8 1AS, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.57 per 1,000 population. This RM8 1AS 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 1AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 1AS, encompassing approximately 6650 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Robbery: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RM8 1AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Purland Close with total crimes: 7
  • Motts Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Royal Anglian Way with total crimes: 6

PURLAND CLOSE, RM8 1AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.579.52%
Anti-social behaviour113.46-26.67%
Robbery71.650.00%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-25.00%
Public order30.4550.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Burglary20.30-33.33%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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 offences217.3716.67%
Anti-social behaviour153.16-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson42.26100.00%
Burglary30.60200.00%
Public order20.45-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.15-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.42-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour162.7133.33%
Public order62.41200.00%
Drugs40.90100.00%
Vehicle crime30.6050.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-50.00%
Other theft20.30100.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.15-80.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.279.52%
Anti-social behaviour123.46100.00%
Burglary51.80-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.60-50.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Public order20.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

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 offences217.975.00%
Burglary63.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.90100.00%
Vehicle crime40.90-33.33%
Drugs20.60-33.33%
Other theft20.300.00%
Public order20.30-33.33%
Robbery10.30-75.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.9253.85%
Anti-social behaviour123.01200.00%
Burglary61.8020.00%
Vehicle crime60.90200.00%
Robbery40.90300.00%
Shoplifting40.60-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6050.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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 offences136.010.00%
Burglary51.950.00%
Shoplifting50.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.750.00%
Other theft30.600.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
April 202418
January 202423
December 202321
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
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 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
April 202416
January 202412
December 20236
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Purland Close
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Motts Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Royal Anglian Way
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Calvert Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 5. The Broadway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Limbourne Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rosemary Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Laneside Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Whalebone Lane South
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Albert Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fullerton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ellis Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Roffe Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grafton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. James Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1