RM8 1NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM8 1NU

RM8 1NU, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.56 per 1,000 population. This RM8 1NU 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 1NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 1NU, encompassing approximately 2847 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

RM8 1NU 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 1NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.5618.75%
Anti-social behaviour86.67-42.86%
Public order62.81200.00%
Robbery52.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Burglary31.4050.00%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.4545.45%
Anti-social behaviour145.627.69%
Criminal damage and arson44.92300.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Other theft10.70-75.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1315.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.57-47.62%
Other theft43.860.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Theft from the person21.050.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.70-33.33%
Public order20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.6190.91%
Anti-social behaviour137.3730.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.57100.00%
Other theft41.40300.00%
Vehicle crime31.40200.00%
Drugs31.05200.00%
Shoplifting31.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Robbery10.35-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.64-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour103.86-9.09%
Burglary43.51100.00%
Robbery31.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-66.67%
Public order10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.620.00%
Vehicle crime33.860.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
April 202411
January 202421
December 202311
November 202316

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
April 202413
January 202413
December 202310
November 202311

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM8 1NU 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. Wadeville Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 5. Heath Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Grantham Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Limbourne Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kenneth Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Farrance Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Morden Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Laneside Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Whalebone Lane South
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Tenby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Saville Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Burlington Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Merten Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Fullerton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ellis Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Roffe Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1