Barking and Dagenham Crime Overview
Barking and Dagenham is among the top 20 most dangerous cities in London, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of London's 33 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Barking and Dagenham in 2020 was 87 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to London's overall crime rate, coming in 0.96% lower than the London rate of 87 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Barking and Dagenham is the 27th most dangerous city, and the 787th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crimes in Barking and Dagenham are violence and sexual offences, with 6,568 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 31. This is 2.6% higher than 2019's figure of 6,400 offences and a difference of 0.79 from 2019's crime rate of 30. Barking and Dagenham's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 172 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 19% from 2019's figure of 140 crimes.
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See how Barking and Dagenham shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Barking and Dagenham and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Barking and Dagenham Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Barking and Dagenham This Year
| Barking and Dagenham | London | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 8,449 | 39.68 | 416,486 | 46.52 | 17% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 198 | 0.93 | 24,355 | 2.72 | 192% safer |
| Burglary | 1,208 | 5.67 | 61,090 | 6.82 | 20% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 1,324 | 6.22 | 51,728 | 5.78 | 7% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 1,511 | 7.10 | 52,789 | 5.90 | 17% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 307 | 1.44 | 10,337 | 1.15 | 20% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 1,656 | 7.78 | 84,210 | 9.41 | 21% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 172 | 0.81 | 6,014 | 0.67 | 17% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 1,186 | 5.57 | 56,368 | 6.30 | 13% safer |
| Robbery | 721 | 3.39 | 27,544 | 3.08 | 9% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 777 | 3.65 | 35,659 | 3.98 | 9% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 536 | 2.52 | 35,117 | 3.92 | 56% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2,277 | 10.69 | 107,687 | 12.03 | 13% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 6,568 | 30.85 | 229,978 | 25.69 | 17% more dangerous |
Crime in Barking and Dagenham Compared To London
Barking and Dagenham Compared to Nearby Cities
| City | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon | 25,813 | 84.12 | 3.0% safer |
| Enfield | 28,260 | 84.66 | 2.3% safer |
| Brent | 27,932 | 84.70 | 2.3% safer |
| Greenwich | 24,721 | 85.85 | 0.90% safer |
| Hounslow | 23,385 | 86.13 | 0.57% safer |
| Barking and Dagenham | 18,441 | 86.62 | - |
| Lewisham | 26,978 | 88.21 | 1.8% more dangerous |
| Lambeth | 30,395 | 93.23 | 7% more dangerous |
| Newham | 33,029 | 93.53 | 7% more dangerous |
| Tower Hamlets | 30,740 | 94.66 | 8% more dangerous |
| Southwark | 31,822 | 99.81 | 13% more dangerous |
Barking and Dagenham Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 25 | 21 | 23 | 40 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.93 | Safer |
| Burglary | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.4 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.65 | 0.83 | 0.66 | 0.81 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 4.8 | 4.6 | 5 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.9 | 3.4 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 2.0 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 2.5 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | Getting worse |
Changes In Barking and Dagenham's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Barking and Dagenham to the UK's Major Cities
| City | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 28% safer |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 12% safer |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 4.1% safer |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 0.94% safer |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 0.48% safer |
| Barking and Dagenham | 86.62 | - |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 11% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 16% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 19% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 35% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 37% more dangerous |
Crime in Barking and Dagenham's Neighbourhoods
Barking Central is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Barking and Dagenham, followed by Gascoigne Estate & Roding Riverside in second place, and Old Dagenham Park & Village as the third most dangerous area. Barking and Dagenham's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Becontree East, Dagenham North, and Eastbrookend.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Central | 2,427 | 242 | First |
| Barking East | 750 | 81 | 11th |
| Becontree East | 726 | 57 | 20th |
| Becontree Heath | 646 | 62 | 19th |
| Becontree North | 767 | 69 | 17th |
| Becontree South | 677 | 76 | 14th |
| Becontree West | 852 | 72 | 16th |
| Central Park & Frizlands Lane | 1,000 | 100 | Fourth |
| Chadwell Heath East | 969 | 87 | Eighth |
| Creekmouth & Barking Riverside | 1,008 | 75 | 15th |
| Dagenham Central | 900 | 90 | Sixth |
| Dagenham Eastbrook | 566 | 81 | Tenth |
| Dagenham North | 487 | 53 | 21st |
| Eastbrookend | 315 | 47 | 22nd |
| Gascoigne Estate & Roding Riverside | 938 | 115 | Second |
| Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm | 882 | 96 | Fifth |
| Longbridge & Barking Park | 710 | 63 | 18th |
| Marks Gate | 623 | 81 | 12th |
| Mayesbrook Park & Rippleside | 859 | 89 | Seventh |
| Old Dagenham Park & Village | 899 | 110 | Third |
| Rylands Estate & Dagenham Dock | 739 | 83 | Ninth |
| Thames View | 641 | 80 | 13th |
Barking and Dagenham Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Barking and Dagenham for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Dagenham North (169) | Barking Central (815) |
| Bicycle Theft | Longbridge & Barking Park (2) | Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm (27) |
| Burglary | Eastbrookend (18) | Marks Gate (60) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Eastbrookend (23) | Barking Central (133) |
| Drugs | Becontree East (24) | Barking Central (305) |
| Other Crime | Becontree Heath (8) | Barking Central (26) |
| Other Theft | Becontree East (33) | Barking Central (253) |
| Possession of Weapons | Becontree North (3) | Barking Central (31) |
| Public Order | Dagenham North (27) | Barking Central (165) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Eastbrookend (9) | Barking Central (143) |
| Shoplifting | Barking East (2) | Barking Central (293) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Becontree East (4) | Barking Central (232) |
| Vehicle Crime | Dagenham North (55) | Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm (166) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Eastbrookend (122) | Barking Central (619) |
Crime in Barking and Dagenham During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Barking and Dagenham change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Barking and Dagenham saw a 277% increase in anti-social behaviour. Barking and Dagenham saw a large fall in bicycle theft during December, when it fell by 69% compared to December in 2019. Rates of burglary and robbery both fell year-on-year for every month during Barking and Dagenham's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +33% | +277% | +174% | +62% | +33% | +43% | +71% | +48% | +89% | +69% |
| Bicycle Theft | -38% | -38% | -42% | +65% | +33% | +31% | +48% | +23% | -7% | -69% |
| Burglary | -2% | -32% | -58% | -34% | +4% | -13% | -21% | -30% | -24% | -28% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -15% | -29% | -36% | +6% | -2% | +4% | +10% | +12% | - | -8% |
| Drugs | -15% | +48% | +129% | +92% | +33% | +16% | +14% | +57% | +45% | +23% |
| Other Crime | -12% | +27% | -29% | +46% | +93% | -7% | +29% | +5% | +43% | +61% |
| Other Theft | -18% | -42% | -32% | -31% | -2% | +25% | +13% | -11% | -28% | -15% |
| Possession of Weapons | -56% | -8% | -35% | +217% | +100% | -17% | +29% | +78% | +100% | +180% |
| Public Order | -2% | -26% | -19% | -5% | -5% | +48% | +31% | -11% | +67% | -28% |
| Robbery | -8% | -68% | -67% | -52% | -38% | -35% | -20% | -27% | - | -18% |
| Shoplifting | +76% | -34% | -9% | -19% | -3% | +18% | +6% | -43% | +74% | +2% |
| Theft From the Person | +25% | -59% | -59% | -20% | -27% | -38% | -5% | -4% | +4% | -31% |
| Vehicle Crime | +4% | -36% | -25% | -25% | -12% | -3% | +13% | - | +1% | -21% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +21% | -12% | -4% | +3% | - | +25% | +5% | -4% | +7% | -6% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Barking and Dagenham
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Barking and Dagenham's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021