RM8 1RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM8 1RY

RM8 1RY, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.78 per 1,000 population. This RM8 1RY 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 1RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 1RY, encompassing approximately 5214 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM8 1RY area, explore the RM8 1RY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RM8 1RY area, visit the RM8 1RY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RM8 1RY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Baron Road with total crimes: 4
  • Kemp Road with total crimes: 4

RM8 1RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.78-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson64.2250.00%
Public order61.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.15-44.44%
Other theft30.96200.00%
Vehicle crime30.5850.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Burglary20.38-60.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In August 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 offences2310.551050.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.410.00%
Public order61.730.00%
Burglary51.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96300.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.77100.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.19-93.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.20-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour152.88114.29%
Vehicle crime62.88-25.00%
Public order51.150.00%
Other theft30.96-57.14%
Robbery20.58-33.33%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.465.56%
Vehicle crime83.64-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson81.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.5375.00%
Other theft71.3440.00%
Public order51.3466.67%
Robbery30.960.00%
Bicycle theft30.580.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.9728.57%
Vehicle crime113.45120.00%
Other theft52.11-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.96-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.77100.00%
Public order30.77-25.00%
Robbery30.58-25.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.19-75.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1411.12-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour122.68-42.86%
Other theft62.300.00%
Vehicle crime51.15150.00%
Burglary40.96-42.86%
Robbery40.770.00%
Public order40.770.00%
Drugs30.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-33.33%
Other crime10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2112.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.030.00%
Burglary73.070.00%
Other theft61.340.00%
Public order41.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Bicycle theft30.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202423
July 20242
May 20241
April 202415
January 202419
December 202318
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 202415
January 20247
December 20234
November 202312
October 202321

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Baron Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Kemp Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Herbert Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Lynnett Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Scottes Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 7. Heath Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Garner Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Cedar Park Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Kenneth Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Plantagenet Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Joan Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Day Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Inskip Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Morel Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Claridge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Lymington Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Watkins Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Benning Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Freshwater Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Cornshaw Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Peters Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Plowman Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Aldington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Palmer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chadwell Heath
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Fullerton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ellis Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1