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

Overview of Crime in RM8 1BA

WHALEBONE LANE SOUTH, RM8 1BA, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.15 per 1,000 population. This RM8 1BA 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 1BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 1BA, encompassing approximately 5462 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Robbery: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

RM8 1BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Purland Close with total crimes: 7
  • Alan Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Royal Anglian Way with total crimes: 6

WHALEBONE LANE SOUTH, RM8 1BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.1571.43%
Robbery74.390.00%
Vehicle crime41.2833.33%
Burglary30.730.00%
Public order30.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.55-75.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.1416.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.5620.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.20100.00%
Vehicle crime30.7350.00%
Burglary30.55200.00%
Public order20.55-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.14-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour102.2011.11%
Public order61.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-33.33%
Other theft20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.7953.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.21350.00%
Burglary41.65-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-50.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Public order20.37100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.75200.00%
Burglary51.100.00%
Vehicle crime40.92-33.33%
Drugs30.730.00%
Other theft30.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-71.43%
Robbery10.37-75.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.20250.00%
Vehicle crime61.28200.00%
Burglary51.1025.00%
Robbery40.92300.00%
Shoplifting40.73-20.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37100.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.220.00%
Shoplifting51.650.00%
Burglary40.920.00%
Other theft40.730.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

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 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202414
April 202412
January 202423
December 202315
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 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 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
April 202410
January 20249
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 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
October 20231

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 1BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Purland Close
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Alan Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Emerald Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Albert Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fullerton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Roffe Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. James Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1