RM8 2JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM8 2JX

RM8 2JX, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.02 per 1,000 population. This RM8 2JX 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 2JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 2JX, encompassing approximately 7087 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

RM8 2JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 7
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Greenside with total crimes: 5

RM8 2JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.0220.83%
Anti-social behaviour134.09-31.58%
Other theft61.83500.00%
Burglary50.8566.67%
Public order40.7133.33%
Theft from the person40.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.28100.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.3220.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.39375.00%
Public order32.68-25.00%
Burglary30.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.420.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%
Shoplifting10.14-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.05-23.08%
Shoplifting52.820.00%
Public order40.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.560.00%
Other theft40.56-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.56-33.33%
Drugs20.560.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Robbery20.28100.00%
Burglary20.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.04-18.75%
Burglary63.6720.00%
Vehicle crime60.85100.00%
Other theft50.85-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.56100.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Public order20.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.14-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.5945.45%
Other theft94.5280.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.27-14.29%
Burglary50.85150.00%
Robbery50.71400.00%
Public order40.71-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42100.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.7657.14%
Criminal damage and arson73.10133.33%
Public order70.99133.33%
Other theft50.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.7150.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Robbery10.28-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.14-85.71%
Shoplifting10.14-66.67%
Theft from the person10.14-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.200.00%
Other theft101.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.410.00%
Robbery30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.420.00%
Theft from the person30.420.00%
Public order30.420.00%
Shoplifting30.420.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20245
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202424
April 202420
January 202426
December 202332
November 202322
October 202314

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Green Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Greenside
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Becontree Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Temple Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. School Way
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Baron Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Winding Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Langdale Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Burnside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Knight Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Manor Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lindisfarne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Stevens Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 15. Peacock Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 16. Dunkeld Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Waldegrave Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Donne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Hynton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chitty'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Haydon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bennett'S Castle Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Brooking Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Milner Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1