HIGHGROVE ROAD, RM8 2HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM8 2HJ

HIGHGROVE ROAD, RM8 2HJ, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.31 per 1,000 population. This RM8 2HJ 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 2HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 2HJ, encompassing approximately 8243 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RM8 2HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Academy Way with total crimes: 9
  • Kirklees Road with total crimes: 7
  • Ivinghoe Road with total crimes: 5

HIGHGROVE ROAD, RM8 2HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.31400.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.03-27.27%
Vehicle crime50.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Other theft30.36200.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Public order20.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.12-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour112.91-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.33-70.59%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.22-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour122.06500.00%
Vehicle crime61.46-33.33%
Other theft30.7350.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.94-7.14%
Vehicle crime93.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-40.00%
Public order30.3650.00%
Other theft20.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.24-71.43%
Drugs20.240.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.67115.38%
Anti-social behaviour73.40-22.22%
Vehicle crime60.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.73150.00%
Other theft40.61100.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Theft from the person20.24100.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.73-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour91.58-30.77%
Vehicle crime91.09125.00%
Other theft21.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.24100.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.670.00%
Other theft61.580.00%
Vehicle crime40.730.00%
Public order40.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20245
April 202417
January 202426
December 202328
November 202313
October 202322

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 202412
January 20242
December 20237
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Academy Way
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 2. Kirklees Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Ivinghoe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Markyate Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Heynes Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Cornworthy Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ilchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Martin Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. A124
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stonard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Amidas Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Lillechurch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Porters Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Exton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Bryce Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Campden Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Babington Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Rutland Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Harrold Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hogarth Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Davington Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1