WOOD LANE, RM8 1DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM8 1DR

WOOD LANE, RM8 1DR, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 128 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.46 per 1,000 population. This RM8 1DR 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 1DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 1DR, encompassing approximately 3511 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM8 1DR area, explore the RM8 1DR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RM8 1DR area, visit the RM8 1DR 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: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)

RM8 1DR 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

WOOD LANE, RM8 1DR 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 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4836.46300.00%
Violence and sexual offences2913.6726.09%
Anti-social behaviour208.2633.33%
Other theft65.70500.00%
Public order61.71200.00%
Robbery51.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Vehicle crime41.14100.00%
Theft from the person21.14100.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Burglary20.57-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.8021.05%
Anti-social behaviour156.5515.38%
Shoplifting124.271100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.42100.00%
Burglary31.14200.00%
Drugs20.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Public order20.57-75.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.28-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.09-40.62%
Anti-social behaviour135.4162.50%
Public order83.70300.00%
Other theft52.280.00%
Drugs31.4250.00%
Bicycle theft30.85200.00%
Robbery30.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-66.67%
Burglary10.57-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.376.67%
Anti-social behaviour89.11-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.28-25.00%
Other theft51.7166.67%
Burglary51.420.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Shoplifting20.57-33.33%
Robbery20.570.00%
Public order20.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.2120.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.27100.00%
Burglary52.28-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.42-50.00%
Public order41.14-20.00%
Other theft31.14-50.00%
Shoplifting30.8550.00%
Drugs20.85-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.9319.05%
Anti-social behaviour127.12200.00%
Vehicle crime83.420.00%
Other theft62.2820.00%
Burglary61.71200.00%
Public order51.71-58.33%
Drugs51.42400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-42.86%
Shoplifting21.14-50.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Robbery10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.650.00%
Public order125.980.00%
Vehicle crime83.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.280.00%
Other theft51.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.420.00%
Shoplifting41.140.00%
Robbery21.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202423
April 202419
January 202432
December 202330
November 202325
October 202321

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
April 202413
January 20248
December 202315
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202412
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

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 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM8 1DR 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 offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Gosfield Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Bradwell Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Homestead Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. The Broadway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Rosemary Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Stour Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Calverley Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Newbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Albert Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. James Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Althorne Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Wood Lane
    Total1
    Public order1