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

Overview of Crime in RM8 3AP

VALENCE WOOD ROAD, RM8 3AP, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population. This RM8 3AP 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 3AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 3AP, encompassing approximately 6314 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM8 3AP area, explore the RM8 3AP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RM8 3AP area, visit the RM8 3AP 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 (-55.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

RM8 3AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Agnes Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Windsor Road with total crimes: 4

VALENCE WOOD ROAD, RM8 3AP 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
Shoplifting128.23-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences91.90-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.43-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.11200.00%
Burglary40.950.00%
Public order30.63-40.00%
Other theft30.4850.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.5566.67%
Shoplifting133.17-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour102.06400.00%
Public order51.5866.67%
Vehicle crime20.79-50.00%
Other theft20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting176.97-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.69-47.83%
Vehicle crime41.90-33.33%
Public order30.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-33.33%
Other theft20.32-33.33%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Robbery10.16-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.5664.29%
Shoplifting203.64185.71%
Vehicle crime63.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9566.67%
Robbery40.790.00%
Public order30.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.48-57.14%
Other theft30.4850.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Drugs20.32100.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.3316.67%
Shoplifting72.22250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1150.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.32-50.00%
Burglary20.32-33.33%
Public order20.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences125.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.900.00%
Vehicle crime41.110.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Other crime30.480.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Other theft20.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 11.83 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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202420
April 202412
January 202423
December 202314
November 202312

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20244

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM8 3AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting12
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Agnes Gardens
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Windsor Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 4. Valence Wood Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Walnut Tree Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Weston Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Winmill Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Boulton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Henshawe Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bonham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Margery Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 12. Seabrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Valence Circus
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Windmill Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Grafton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Bushgrove Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Aylmer Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Ravensfield
    Total1
    Public order1