RM8 2XG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM8 2XG

RM8 2XG, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population. This RM8 2XG 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 2XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 2XG, encompassing approximately 4423 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

RM8 2XG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Agnes Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Heynes Road with total crimes: 3
  • Groveway with total crimes: 2

RM8 2XG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime61.36500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.90-42.86%
Robbery20.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Other crime20.450.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Other theft20.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.23-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour72.710.00%
Burglary31.58200.00%
Other theft20.68-60.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Robbery20.45-60.00%
Other crime20.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.6616.67%
Vehicle crime84.75-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.81-22.22%
Robbery51.58150.00%
Other theft51.13150.00%
Other crime31.130.00%
Public order30.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.98-10.00%
Vehicle crime154.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.39-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson42.03-33.33%
Other theft20.900.00%
Public order20.45-50.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.5325.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.521000.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.49100.00%
Vehicle crime51.360.00%
Public order41.130.00%
Robbery20.90100.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.4023.08%
Burglary53.62150.00%
Drugs51.130.00%
Vehicle crime51.13150.00%
Other theft41.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90200.00%
Bicycle theft20.68-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-92.31%
Robbery10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.940.00%
Shoplifting42.940.00%
Bicycle theft30.900.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
April 202421
January 202418
December 202320
November 202316
October 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20248
January 202415
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20247
January 20249
December 202311
November 20231
October 202313

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20235

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Agnes Gardens
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Heynes Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Groveway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bushway
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hobart Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Martin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Martin Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. A124
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Porters Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Bushgrove Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Ravensfield
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Keppel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Haskard Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Wren Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Christopher Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Exton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Eliot Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Bryce Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Babington Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Rutland Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1