Barking and Dagenham is among the top 20 most dangerous boroughs in London. The overall crime rate in Barking and Dagenham in 2021 was 87 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to London's overall crime rate, coming in 0.07% higher 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 844th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crimes in Barking and Dagenham are violence and sexual offences, with 6,737 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 32. This is 2.5% higher than 2020's figure of 6,568 offences and a difference of 0.79 from 2020's crime rate of 31. Barking and Dagenham's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 143 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 20% from 2020's figure of 172 crimes.
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0.63% higher, regional crime rate
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16% higher, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Barking and Dagenham is 0.63% higher than London and 16% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Barking and Dagenham represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87 | 18,483 |
| 2020 | 87 | 18,441 |
| 2019 | 90 | 19,067 |
| 2018 | 86 | 18,234 |
| 2017 | 86 | 18,232 |
| 2016 | 80 | 16,936 |
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| Barking and Dagenham | London | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 6,060 | 28.46 | 303,000 | 33.85 | 19% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 191 | 0.90 | 21,536 | 2.41 | 168% safer |
| Burglary | 1,152 | 5.41 | 52,414 | 5.85 | 8% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 1,436 | 6.74 | 53,198 | 5.94 | 12% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 1,392 | 6.54 | 43,227 | 4.83 | 26% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 285 | 1.34 | 10,265 | 1.15 | 14% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 1,766 | 8.29 | 90,137 | 10.07 | 21% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 143 | 0.67 | 5,014 | 0.56 | 16% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 1,316 | 6.18 | 61,305 | 6.85 | 11% safer |
| Robbery | 558 | 2.62 | 22,528 | 2.52 | 3.8% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 717 | 3.37 | 33,674 | 3.76 | 12% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 498 | 2.34 | 39,809 | 4.45 | 90% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2,292 | 10.77 | 98,517 | 11.00 | 2.1% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 6,737 | 31.64 | 244,975 | 27.36 | 14% more dangerous |
| Borough | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent | 27,080 | 82.12 | 6% safer |
| Croydon | 31,894 | 82.48 | 5% safer |
| Hounslow | 22,555 | 83.07 | 4.5% safer |
| Enfield | 28,415 | 85.13 | 2.0% safer |
| Lewisham | 26,128 | 85.43 | 1.6% safer |
| Barking and Dagenham | 18,483 | 86.81 | - |
| Greenwich | 25,037 | 86.95 | 0.16% more dangerous |
| Newham | 32,828 | 92.96 | 7% more dangerous |
| Lambeth | 31,362 | 96.19 | 10% more dangerous |
| Tower Hamlets | 31,621 | 97.37 | 11% more dangerous |
| Southwark | 31,379 | 98.42 | 12% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Creek Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Whalebone Lane North | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Devon Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Burnside | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Berryman Close | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Greenfield Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Alleyndale Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Bosworth Road | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Eaton Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near East Entrance | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Petrol Station | Offender given a caution |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near St Ann'S | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Baden Powell Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Hedgemans Road | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Parking Area | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 21 | 23 | 40 | 28 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.93 | 0.90 | Safer |
| Burglary | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 3.9 | 4.9 | 7 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.3 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.83 | 0.66 | 0.81 | 0.67 | Safer |
| Public Order | 4.6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 3.8 | 4.9 | 3.4 | 2.6 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 2.3 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 2.3 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Barking and Dagenham that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dagenham Old Park | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 0.14 |
| Mayesbrook Park | 37 | 4 | - | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1.2 |
| Parsloes Park | 23 | - | - | 1 | - | 0 | 0.41 |
| Pondfield Recreation Ground | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 0.75 |
| Valence Park | 27 | 4 | - | - | - | 2 | 3.3 |
| City | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 39.93 | 117% safer |
| Birmingham | 49.60 | 75% safer |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 29% safer |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 5% safer |
| Barking and Dagenham | 86.81 | - |
| Sheffield | 90.03 | 3.6% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 4.1% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 22% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 29% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 34% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 42% more dangerous |
Barking Central is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Barking and Dagenham, followed by Gascoigne Estate & Roding Riverside in second place, and Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm as the third most dangerous area. Barking and Dagenham's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Dagenham North, Eastbrookend, and Longbridge & Barking Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Central | 2,337 | 233 | First |
| Barking East | 813 | 88 | Eighth |
| Becontree East | 841 | 66 | 17th |
| Becontree Heath | 668 | 64 | 19th |
| Becontree North | 798 | 72 | 15th |
| Becontree South | 690 | 77 | 13th |
| Becontree West | 764 | 65 | 18th |
| Central Park & Frizlands Lane | 996 | 99 | Fourth |
| Chadwell Heath East | 993 | 89 | Seventh |
| Creekmouth & Barking Riverside | 931 | 70 | 16th |
| Dagenham Central | 868 | 87 | Ninth |
| Dagenham Eastbrook | 607 | 87 | Tenth |
| Dagenham North | 540 | 59 | 21st |
| Eastbrookend | 327 | 49 | 22nd |
| Gascoigne Estate & Roding Riverside | 851 | 104 | Second |
| Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm | 945 | 103 | Third |
| Longbridge & Barking Park | 703 | 62 | 20th |
| Marks Gate | 663 | 86 | 11th |
| Mayesbrook Park & Rippleside | 781 | 81 | 12th |
| Old Dagenham Park & Village | 799 | 98 | Fifth |
| Rylands Estate & Dagenham Dock | 869 | 97 | Sixth |
| Thames View | 615 | 77 | 14th |
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 | Eastbrookend (87) | Barking Central (660) |
| Bicycle Theft | Eastbrookend (1) | Barking Central (24) |
| Burglary | Eastbrookend (17) | Rylands Estate & Dagenham Dock (68) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Longbridge & Barking Park (42) | Barking Central (129) |
| Drugs | Becontree Heath (25) | Barking Central (272) |
| Other Crime | Eastbrookend (2) | Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm (19) |
| Other Theft | Eastbrookend (24) | Barking Central (298) |
| Possession of Weapons | Dagenham North (1) | Barking Central (23) |
| Public Order | Dagenham North (18) | Barking Central (176) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Eastbrookend (3) | Barking Central (107) |
| Shoplifting | Creekmouth & Barking Riverside (3) | Barking Central (261) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Eastbrookend (1) | Barking Central (203) |
| Vehicle Crime | Eastbrookend (38) | Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm (169) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Longbridge & Barking Park (244) | Barking Central (628) |
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% | +173% | +61% | +34% | +43% | +71% | +48% | +90% | +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% |
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