BROOKING CLOSE, RM8 2GS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM8 2GS

BROOKING CLOSE, RM8 2GS, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.90 per 1,000 population. This RM8 2GS 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 2GS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 2GS, encompassing approximately 7966 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM8 2GS area, explore the RM8 2GS 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 (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-72.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RM8 2GS 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

BROOKING CLOSE, RM8 2GS 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.9025.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.51-72.22%
Criminal damage and arson50.630.00%
Vehicle crime40.630.00%
Public order40.50100.00%
Other theft30.5050.00%
Burglary20.38-60.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour186.53260.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.26-5.88%
Burglary52.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.630.00%
Other theft20.63-50.00%
Public order20.25100.00%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.52-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.130.00%
Other theft40.630.00%
Vehicle crime40.50-50.00%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.15-37.50%
Vehicle crime82.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.0025.00%
Other theft40.63-50.00%
Drugs30.50200.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-71.43%
Robbery20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.78166.67%
Other theft84.0260.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.88-20.00%
Burglary30.50200.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.02-7.69%
Other theft51.51-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour50.63-54.55%
Vehicle crime40.6333.33%
Public order20.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.650.00%
Other theft111.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 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

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
April 202417
January 202420
December 202332
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202418
April 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 20242
December 20237
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 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 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 2GS 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. Seabrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lindisfarne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Groveway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Bushway
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. A124
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Vicar'S Walk
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stevens Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Haydon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bennett'S Castle Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bushgrove Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Bryce Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Lacey Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Kilmarnock Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Crossway
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Brooking Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1