RM8 1FL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM8 1FL

RM8 1FL, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.97 per 1,000 population. This RM8 1FL 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 1FL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 1FL, encompassing approximately 6166 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Robbery: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

RM8 1FL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Purland Close with total crimes: 7
  • Royal Anglian Way with total crimes: 6
  • Calvert Mews with total crimes: 6

RM8 1FL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.97-10.53%
Robbery72.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.14-60.00%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Burglary30.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4950.00%
Public order30.49200.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.8146.15%
Anti-social behaviour103.08-37.50%
Burglary41.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.32-33.33%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Public order10.16-50.00%
Drugs10.16-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour167.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.59-38.10%
Drugs42.110.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Other theft30.490.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Public order20.320.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-75.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.5716.67%
Anti-social behaviour163.4177.78%
Burglary42.59-20.00%
Drugs40.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.65-25.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Public order20.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.1120.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.92-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson61.46100.00%
Burglary50.9725.00%
Vehicle crime40.810.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Other theft20.320.00%
Robbery10.32-75.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.4336.36%
Anti-social behaviour112.430.00%
Burglary41.78-20.00%
Robbery40.650.00%
Shoplifting40.6533.33%
Vehicle crime40.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65200.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.65-54.17%
Anti-social behaviour111.78-15.38%
Burglary51.78150.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Public order30.6550.00%
Shoplifting30.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.110.00%
Vehicle crime50.970.00%
Robbery30.810.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Public order20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
April 202413
January 202421
December 202318
November 202315
October 202311
September 202324

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 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
September 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 202416
January 202416
December 20239
November 202311
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 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
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Purland Close
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Royal Anglian Way
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Calvert Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 4. Limbourne Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rosemary Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Whalebone Lane South
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Vaughn Street
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 9. Fordyke Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Watkins Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Benning Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Burlington Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Albert Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fullerton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ellis Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Roffe Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Grafton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. James Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1