LICHFIELD ROAD, RM8 2AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM8 2AU

LICHFIELD ROAD, RM8 2AU, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.14 per 1,000 population. This RM8 2AU 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 2AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 2AU, encompassing approximately 7652 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM8 2AU area, explore the RM8 2AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

RM8 2AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 7
  • Scholars Way with total crimes: 6
  • Butler Road with total crimes: 4

LICHFIELD ROAD, RM8 2AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.1423.08%
Criminal damage and arson72.0940.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.91-62.50%
Other theft40.78300.00%
Public order40.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.520.00%
Other crime30.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%
Drugs10.13-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour165.7560.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.700.00%
Other crime30.65200.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Other theft10.26-80.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.62-51.85%
Anti-social behaviour101.70150.00%
Other theft51.31150.00%
Vehicle crime50.65-50.00%
Public order30.65200.00%
Drugs20.39-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.71-12.90%
Vehicle crime103.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31-42.86%
Drugs40.52100.00%
Burglary30.52200.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-80.00%
Other theft20.26100.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.3663.16%
Criminal damage and arson104.05900.00%
Vehicle crime101.31-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.31-41.67%
Drugs20.910.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%
Other theft10.13-75.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.360.00%
Vehicle crime162.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.090.00%
Other theft41.570.00%
Public order40.520.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
January 20242
December 202310
November 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 202410
December 202310
November 202316

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
April 202413
January 202427
December 202331
November 202319

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
April 202410
January 20244
December 20237
November 202312

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lichfield Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Scholars Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Butler Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. School Way
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Heynes Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Radio Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stonard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Amidas Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Earls Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vicar'S Walk
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stevens Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 13. Bryce Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Campden Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gainsborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lacey Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Kilmarnock Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Crossway
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Brooking Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mayesbrook Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1