VALENCE CIRCUS, RM8 3LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM8 3LS

VALENCE CIRCUS, RM8 3LS, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.01 per 1,000 population. This RM8 3LS 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 3LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 3LS, encompassing approximately 4996 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM8 3LS area, explore the RM8 3LS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RM8 3LS area, visit the RM8 3LS 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 (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

RM8 3LS 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 CIRCUS, RM8 3LS 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
Shoplifting1210.01-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences92.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime61.80100.00%
Public order41.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.80-50.00%
Burglary40.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80200.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.015.88%
Shoplifting133.60-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour82.60300.00%
Public order31.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-25.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Robbery10.20-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.01-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences173.40-32.00%
Robbery53.4066.67%
Vehicle crime41.00-60.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-60.00%
Other theft20.40-33.33%
Other crime20.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.6131.58%
Shoplifting195.00137.50%
Vehicle crime103.80233.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.00-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.0025.00%
Public order31.0050.00%
Other theft30.6050.00%
Robbery30.60200.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.2135.71%
Shoplifting83.80300.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.6033.33%
Vehicle crime30.80-50.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Public order20.40100.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.217.69%
Anti-social behaviour62.800.00%
Vehicle crime61.2050.00%
Burglary41.2033.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.80200.00%
Shoplifting20.60-91.30%
Other crime20.400.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%
Other theft10.20-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2312.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.600.00%
Vehicle crime41.200.00%
Other theft40.800.00%
Public order40.800.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
April 202417
January 202419
December 20238
November 20232
October 202323

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
April 202417
January 202425
December 202319
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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
September 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM8 3LS 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. Weston Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Winmill Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Henshawe Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bonham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Margery Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 10. Valence Circus
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hobart Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Maxey Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Windmill Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Bushgrove Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Aylmer Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Carey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ravensfield
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Keppel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1