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

Overview of Crime in RM8 2BU

LONGBRIDGE ROAD, RM8 2BU, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.65 per 1,000 population. This RM8 2BU 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 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 2BU, encompassing approximately 8601 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM8 2BU area, explore the RM8 2BU 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 (128.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RM8 2BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 7
  • Heynes Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ilchester Road with total crimes: 3

LONGBRIDGE ROAD, RM8 2BU 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.65128.57%
Anti-social behaviour71.86-46.15%
Vehicle crime50.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.58-28.57%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Burglary10.12-80.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour134.1930.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.51-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson70.810.00%
Burglary50.81150.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.12-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.58-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour101.9842.86%
Vehicle crime71.16-46.15%
Other theft60.81100.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Robbery20.23100.00%
Drugs20.23-33.33%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.63-11.11%
Vehicle crime132.7985.71%
Anti-social behaviour71.51-41.67%
Other theft30.810.00%
Drugs30.35200.00%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Theft from the person10.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-85.71%
Public order10.12-50.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.2168.75%
Anti-social behaviour123.149.09%
Criminal damage and arson71.40600.00%
Vehicle crime70.81-22.22%
Theft from the person30.81200.00%
Robbery20.35100.00%
Public order20.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.12-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.86-45.00%
Vehicle crime91.28200.00%
Drugs31.050.00%
Other theft30.35-40.00%
Public order20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-66.67%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour206.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.330.00%
Other theft51.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Public order20.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
April 202417
January 202424
December 202327
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
April 202410
January 20247
December 202312
November 202311
October 202320

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20247
January 202413
December 20237
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20246
January 20243
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
January 20241
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 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 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lichfield Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Heynes Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ilchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Radio Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Groveway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Martin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Martin Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. A124
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stonard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Amidas Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Vicar'S Walk
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Exton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bryce Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Campden Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Babington Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Rutland Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hogarth Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Lacey Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Kilmarnock Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Crossway
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Brooking Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1