LAKE CLOSE, RM8 2TE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM8 2TE

LAKE CLOSE, RM8 2TE, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.68 per 1,000 population. This RM8 2TE 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 2TE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 2TE, encompassing approximately 8096 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

RM8 2TE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Becontree Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Temple Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • School Way with total crimes: 4

LAKE CLOSE, RM8 2TE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.68-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.35-56.25%
Burglary50.8625.00%
Vehicle crime30.62200.00%
Public order30.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-33.33%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other theft10.12-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.4217.65%
Anti-social behaviour162.47300.00%
Burglary41.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.490.00%
Other theft20.37-60.00%
Public order20.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.45-10.53%
Other theft52.1025.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.6233.33%
Vehicle crime40.49-42.86%
Public order20.490.00%
Burglary20.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.68-36.67%
Vehicle crime72.35600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.86-54.55%
Other theft40.62-55.56%
Burglary40.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.49-62.50%
Robbery20.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.71120.00%
Other theft91.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.11166.67%
Burglary60.99200.00%
Public order40.740.00%
Robbery40.49300.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-80.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.060.00%
Vehicle crime51.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.620.00%
Public order40.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.490.00%
Other theft30.370.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
April 202417
January 202419
December 202330
November 202315

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
April 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 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
January 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20245
December 202311
November 20235

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Becontree Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Knight Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Manor Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Henshawe Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bonham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Margery Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 10. Seabrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lindisfarne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Groveway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Bushway
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hynton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Haydon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bennett'S Castle Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bushgrove Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Lacey Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Kilmarnock Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Crossway
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Brooking Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1