RM8 1LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM8 1LE

RM8 1LE, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.56 per 1,000 population. This RM8 1LE 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 1LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 1LE, encompassing approximately 2092 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM8 1LE area, explore the RM8 1LE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RM8 1LE area, visit the RM8 1LE 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: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)

RM8 1LE 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
  • Motts Lane with total crimes: 7

RM8 1LE 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 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4852.56300.00%
Violence and sexual offences2322.9343.75%
Anti-social behaviour1610.9960.00%
Public order67.64200.00%
Other theft52.87400.00%
Vehicle crime42.39300.00%
Robbery31.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Theft from the person10.960.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.936.67%
Shoplifting127.641100.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.730.00%
Burglary24.780.00%
Public order20.96-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Theft from the person10.96-50.00%
Drugs10.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.41-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour107.17150.00%
Public order94.78350.00%
Drugs34.30200.00%
Other theft31.43-25.00%
Robbery31.43200.00%
Bicycle theft21.43100.00%
Theft from the person20.960.00%
Shoplifting10.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.03100.00%
Other theft42.8733.33%
Burglary41.91300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.91-71.43%
Shoplifting21.91-33.33%
Public order20.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-50.00%
Drugs10.96-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2832.0133.33%
Anti-social behaviour1413.3840.00%
Vehicle crime46.690.00%
Public order41.91-20.00%
Drugs41.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9150.00%
Other theft31.43-40.00%
Shoplifting31.43200.00%
Burglary11.43-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2126.7623.53%
Anti-social behaviour1010.03233.33%
Other theft54.78150.00%
Public order52.39-44.44%
Vehicle crime42.39-20.00%
Burglary41.91100.00%
Other crime21.910.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-71.43%
Shoplifting10.96-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.850.00%
Public order98.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.300.00%
Vehicle crime53.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.390.00%
Shoplifting31.430.00%
Robbery21.430.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
April 202415
January 202421
December 202328
November 202321
October 202317

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
April 202410
January 20244
December 202314
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 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 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM8 1LE 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. Motts Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gosfield Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bradwell Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Broadway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Stour Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Calverley Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Emerald Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Terling Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Newbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Albert Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. James Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Althorne Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Wood Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Alex Guy Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1