WOOD LANE, RM8 3JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM8 3JU

WOOD LANE, RM8 3JU, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.66 per 1,000 population. This RM8 3JU 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 3JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 3JU, encompassing approximately 4263 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM8 3JU area, explore the RM8 3JU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

RM8 3JU Crime Hotspots

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

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

WOOD LANE, RM8 3JU 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.66-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences112.81-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.58-42.86%
Vehicle crime51.88150.00%
Other theft41.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Public order30.70-25.00%
Drugs30.7050.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.907.14%
Anti-social behaviour143.52133.33%
Shoplifting133.28-23.53%
Public order43.05100.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-50.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.49-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.99-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour63.2850.00%
Vehicle crime41.41-33.33%
Public order20.940.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.3644.44%
Shoplifting206.10185.71%
Vehicle crime64.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.94-42.86%
Burglary30.940.00%
Other theft30.7050.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.0828.57%
Anti-social behaviour74.22-12.50%
Shoplifting71.64250.00%
Robbery21.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.47-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.790.00%
Vehicle crime93.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.110.00%
Other theft31.880.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
April 202414
January 202426
December 202318
November 202314

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
April 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

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 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20239

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 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 3JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting12
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Northfield Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other 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. St Georges Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Coote Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wood Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Weston Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Winmill Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Boulton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Valence Circus
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Maxey Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Thompson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Bainbridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Halbutt Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Windmill Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Stanhope Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Grafton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Aylmer Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Carey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1