BOWES ROAD, RM8 2XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM8 2XJ

BOWES ROAD, RM8 2XJ, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.39 per 1,000 population. This RM8 2XJ 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 2XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 2XJ, encompassing approximately 7379 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM8 2XJ area, explore the RM8 2XJ 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 (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

RM8 2XJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heynes Road with total crimes: 3
  • Groveway with total crimes: 2
  • Bushway with total crimes: 2

BOWES ROAD, RM8 2XJ 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.39-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6850.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.14-80.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Public order10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.2025.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.36-52.94%
Burglary51.08150.00%
Other theft20.68-71.43%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.23-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour82.300.00%
Other theft71.0875.00%
Vehicle crime70.95-41.67%
Burglary20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.78-5.00%
Vehicle crime122.57140.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.63-42.86%
Other theft41.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-57.14%
Robbery10.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%
Public order10.14-66.67%
Other crime10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.3217.65%
Anti-social behaviour142.7140.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.90600.00%
Vehicle crime50.95-37.50%
Public order30.6850.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime81.36700.00%
Drugs51.080.00%
Other theft40.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Burglary20.27-33.33%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-66.67%
Robbery10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour207.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.710.00%
Other theft42.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 202417
January 202419
December 202320
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20247
January 202412
December 20235
November 20238
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
April 20248
January 20248
December 202314
November 202310
October 202320

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20247
January 20244
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20235

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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