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

Overview of Crime in RM8 2AX

LICHFIELD ROAD, RM8 2AX, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.35 per 1,000 population. This RM8 2AX 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 2AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 2AX, encompassing approximately 7284 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

RM8 2AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 7
  • Butler Road with total crimes: 4
  • School Way with total crimes: 4

LICHFIELD ROAD, RM8 2AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.7840.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.96-57.14%
Other theft30.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.410.00%
Public order30.41200.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour145.2255.56%
Violence and sexual offences131.9230.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.780.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.94-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour91.37200.00%
Other theft51.24400.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-62.50%
Drugs20.410.00%
Public order20.27100.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.49-37.93%
Vehicle crime82.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-40.00%
Burglary30.4150.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%
Other theft10.140.00%
Public order10.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.41141.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.82-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.69-50.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Burglary20.27100.00%
Drugs20.27100.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.94-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour81.65-20.00%
Vehicle crime81.10100.00%
Other theft31.1050.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-80.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences135.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.780.00%
Burglary51.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.690.00%
Vehicle crime40.690.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other theft20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
April 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202410
January 202418
December 202329
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
December 20236
October 20235

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lichfield Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Butler Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. School Way
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Winding Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    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. Lindisfarne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Vicar'S Walk
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stevens Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Bryce Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Campden Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gainsborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lacey Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kilmarnock Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Crossway
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Brooking Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Milner Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Mayesbrook Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1