VALENCE WOOD ROAD, RM8 3AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM8 3AH

VALENCE WOOD ROAD, RM8 3AH, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.68 per 1,000 population. This RM8 3AH 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 3AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 3AH, encompassing approximately 4959 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM8 3AH area, explore the RM8 3AH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RM8 3AH area, visit the RM8 3AH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

RM8 3AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Homestead Road with total crimes: 4
  • Windsor Road with total crimes: 4

VALENCE WOOD ROAD, RM8 3AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.68-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences92.42-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour81.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.61500.00%
Drugs31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Public order20.40-50.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.28133.33%
Shoplifting132.82-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour122.62140.00%
Public order42.42100.00%
Drugs30.81200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting177.26-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.43-79.31%
Anti-social behaviour51.2125.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-83.33%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.20-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.73123.08%
Shoplifting205.85185.71%
Vehicle crime64.03200.00%
Burglary41.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.81-33.33%
Drugs30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60200.00%
Other theft30.6050.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8644.44%
Shoplifting72.62250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.41-25.00%
Other theft21.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.2712.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.81100.00%
Vehicle crime71.61133.33%
Other theft41.4133.33%
Burglary30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60200.00%
Public order30.60-40.00%
Shoplifting20.60-89.47%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1910.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.830.00%
Public order51.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.010.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Other theft30.600.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
April 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
April 20246
January 202429
December 202313
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
April 202417
January 202420
December 20237
November 20232
October 202319

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 3AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting12
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Homestead Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Windsor Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 4. Nicholas Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Valence Wood Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Coote Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wood Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Weston Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Winmill Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Boulton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Valence Circus
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Thompson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bainbridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Halbutt Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Windmill Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Stanhope Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Grafton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1