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

Overview of Crime in RM8 2BA

LICHFIELD ROAD, RM8 2BA, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.21 per 1,000 population. This RM8 2BA 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 2BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 2BA, encompassing approximately 7570 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-78.95% decrease)

RM8 2BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 7
  • Temple Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • School Way with total crimes: 4

LICHFIELD ROAD, RM8 2BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.21-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson82.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.06-78.95%
Other theft40.530.00%
Vehicle crime40.530.00%
Public order30.5350.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.2740.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.77111.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.510.00%
Burglary40.79100.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.42-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour91.98125.00%
Other theft51.1966.67%
Vehicle crime30.66-62.50%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Drugs20.26-33.33%
Public order20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.68-37.04%
Vehicle crime82.2560.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0633.33%
Drugs30.5350.00%
Other theft30.40200.00%
Burglary30.4050.00%
Robbery20.40-33.33%
Other crime20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.8792.86%
Criminal damage and arson63.570.00%
Vehicle crime50.79-16.67%
Robbery30.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.40-50.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Public order20.26-50.00%
Drugs20.26100.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.897.69%
Anti-social behaviour61.85-45.45%
Vehicle crime60.79100.00%
Public order40.790.00%
Other theft30.5350.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.400.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other theft20.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
April 202415
January 202417
December 202327
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202419
April 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
January 20241
December 20236
October 20233

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lichfield Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Temple Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 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. Knight Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Lindisfarne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Groveway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Vicar'S Walk
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stevens Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 12. Waldegrave Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hynton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Haydon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bennett'S Castle Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bryce Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Lacey Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Kilmarnock Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Crossway
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Brooking Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Milner Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1