DOWNING ROAD, RM9 6LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM9 6LU

DOWNING ROAD, RM9 6LU, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.06 per 1,000 population. This RM9 6LU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RM9 postcode area, which has experienced 318 crimes and a crime rate of 7.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RM9 6LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM9 6LU, encompassing approximately 4270 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM9 6LU area, explore the RM9 6LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (10.34% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)

RM9 6LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 36
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Lloyd Road with total crimes: 7

DOWNING ROAD, RM9 6LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3225.0610.34%
Shoplifting157.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.5127.27%
Drugs103.28233.33%
Other theft82.34100.00%
Vehicle crime71.87133.33%
Public order71.6416.67%
Burglary51.64400.00%
Robbery31.17-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.092800.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.790.00%
Public order62.58500.00%
Robbery51.41400.00%
Shoplifting51.170.00%
Other theft41.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Theft from the person30.70200.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.940.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.230.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.47-71.43%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.783200.00%
Shoplifting137.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.040.00%
Other theft82.340.00%
Vehicle crime81.870.00%
Theft from the person71.870.00%
Public order51.64400.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.47-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-96.15%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2624.82-25.71%
Anti-social behaviour216.09162.50%
Vehicle crime124.92100.00%
Shoplifting102.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.340.00%
Other theft92.1128.57%
Public order72.110.00%
Theft from the person61.640.00%
Drugs21.410.00%
Robbery20.47-60.00%
Burglary20.47-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.8925.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.11-20.00%
Shoplifting81.87-11.11%
Other theft71.870.00%
Public order71.64-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.640.00%
Theft from the person61.41100.00%
Burglary51.41-16.67%
Robbery51.1766.67%
Drugs21.170.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.560.00%
Public order102.340.00%
Shoplifting92.340.00%
Other theft72.110.00%
Vehicle crime61.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.410.00%
Burglary61.410.00%
Robbery31.410.00%
Theft from the person30.700.00%
Drugs20.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20248
January 202412
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202429
July 20241
April 202433
March 20241
January 202426
December 202335
November 202328

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 202410
January 202421
December 20238
November 202310

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20232

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 202413
January 202410
December 20238
November 20239

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM9 6LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total36
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs4
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Lloyd Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Dagenham Heathway
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Tilney Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Rowdowns Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Arnold Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Morland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parsloes Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Combes Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Comyns Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bluebird Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Causton Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Broad Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Ron Todd Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Blackborne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Huntings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Langhorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Cartwright Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Dagenham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Downing Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Moss Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Church Elm Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1