LONGBRIDGE ROAD, RM8 2AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM8 2AJ

LONGBRIDGE ROAD, RM8 2AJ, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population. This RM8 2AJ 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 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 2AJ, encompassing approximately 9029 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM8 2AJ area, explore the RM8 2AJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RM8 2AJ area, visit the RM8 2AJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (158.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

RM8 2AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Academy Way with total crimes: 16
  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 7
  • Scholars Way with total crimes: 6

LONGBRIDGE ROAD, RM8 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.08158.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.43-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson81.4433.33%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Other theft30.44200.00%
Burglary30.3350.00%
Other crime30.33-40.00%
Public order20.33-60.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour165.5445.45%
Violence and sexual offences121.77-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson61.330.00%
Public order50.66400.00%
Other crime50.550.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Burglary20.220.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%
Drugs10.11-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.09-38.71%
Anti-social behaviour112.1037.50%
Vehicle crime51.22-61.54%
Other theft40.550.00%
Drugs30.44-25.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%
Public order10.11-50.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.97-3.12%
Vehicle crime133.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.44-50.00%
Other theft40.89100.00%
Drugs40.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.44-72.73%
Theft from the person20.33-33.33%
Public order20.220.00%
Robbery20.22100.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.6445.45%
Anti-social behaviour163.54-11.11%
Vehicle crime131.77-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson111.44450.00%
Drugs31.220.00%
Theft from the person30.3350.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Other theft20.22-33.33%
Burglary20.22100.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.9715.79%
Anti-social behaviour182.4450.00%
Vehicle crime161.99220.00%
Drugs31.770.00%
Other theft30.33-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-33.33%
Theft from the person20.22-33.33%
Public order20.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.11-66.67%
Burglary10.11-50.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.100.00%
Other theft71.330.00%
Vehicle crime50.780.00%
Public order40.550.00%
Drugs30.440.00%
Theft from the person30.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.330.00%
Robbery30.330.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202412
April 202419
January 202431
December 202332
November 202322
October 202319

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
April 202411
January 20248
December 202316
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
January 20243
December 202311
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 202413
December 202313
November 202316
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM8 2AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Academy Way
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Lichfield Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Scholars Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Ivinghoe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Campus Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. Fellowship Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Butler Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heynes Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Ilchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Radio Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stonard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Amidas Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Earls Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Vicar'S Walk
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chancellor Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bryce Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Campden Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rutland Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Harrold Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hogarth Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Gainsborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1