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

Overview of Crime in RM8 3NR

WOOD LANE, RM8 3NR, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.26 per 1,000 population. This RM8 3NR 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 3NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM8 3NR, encompassing approximately 3626 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (136.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

RM8 3NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morris Road with total crimes: 53
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Motts Lane with total crimes: 7

WOOD LANE, RM8 3NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5932.26136.00%
Anti-social behaviour1516.27-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences124.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime83.310.00%
Public order42.21-33.33%
Robbery41.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1033.33%
Other theft41.10300.00%
Theft from the person31.10200.00%
Drugs30.83-40.00%
Burglary10.83-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2522.3438.89%
Violence and sexual offences206.89150.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.52142.86%
Public order64.690.00%
Drugs51.65150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Theft from the person10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1814.61-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences84.96-65.22%
Anti-social behaviour72.2116.67%
Public order61.93200.00%
Vehicle crime31.65-50.00%
Drugs20.83-33.33%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%
Other theft20.55-50.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Burglary10.55-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.2364.29%
Shoplifting226.34120.00%
Vehicle crime66.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.650.00%
Other theft41.65-20.00%
Burglary41.100.00%
Drugs31.100.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.51-26.32%
Shoplifting103.86400.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.76-40.00%
Other theft51.65-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.3833.33%
Vehicle crime31.10-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Theft from the person20.55100.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Robbery10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.1046.15%
Anti-social behaviour105.2425.00%
Vehicle crime92.7650.00%
Other theft82.48700.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.210.00%
Drugs30.83-25.00%
Public order30.83-57.14%
Burglary20.83-50.00%
Shoplifting20.55-90.00%
Theft from the person10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2019.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.580.00%
Public order72.210.00%
Vehicle crime61.930.00%
Drugs41.650.00%
Burglary41.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
April 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
April 20248
January 202423
December 202314
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202425
April 202418
January 202422
December 202310
November 20232
October 202320

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Morris Road
    Total53
    Shoplifting47
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting12
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Motts Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Homestead Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rusholme Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nicholas Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Calverley Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Coote Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stansgate Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Braintree Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Wood Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Winmill Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Boulton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Stockdale Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Newbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Marston Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Thompson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Lockwell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Bainbridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Oglethorpe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Halbutt Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Windmill Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Stanhope Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Grafton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1