Crime in Abbey, Barking and Dagenham: statistics, rates and trends
2,382 crimes were recorded in Abbey, Barking and Dagenham in the 12 months to August 2026, 403.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Abbey, Barking and Dagenham at a glance
- Crime trends in Abbey, Barking and Dagenham
- Types of crime in Abbey, Barking and Dagenham
- Abbey, Barking and Dagenham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Abbey, Barking and Dagenham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Abbey, Barking and Dagenham
- Demographics of Abbey, Barking and Dagenham
- Questions about crime in Abbey, Barking and Dagenham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (615), anti-social behaviour (435) and shoplifting (269) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 34th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Abbey, Barking and Dagenham | Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,382 | 24,377 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 403.3 | 104.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,906 | 232,747 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Abbey, Barking and Dagenham peaked in the year to August 2025 (2,416 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,807). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,382 | 403.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,416 | 409.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,310 | 391.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,167 | 366.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,055 | 348.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,950 | 330.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,043 | 345.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,014 | 341.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,807 | 306.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 200 |
| July 2026 | 187 |
| June 2026 | 224 |
| May 2026 | 196 |
| April 2026 | 190 |
| March 2026 | 188 |
| February 2026 | 184 |
| January 2026 | 187 |
| December 2025 | 185 |
| November 2025 | 227 |
| October 2025 | 196 |
| September 2025 | 218 |
Compared with England and Wales, Abbey, Barking and Dagenham recorded notably more theft from the person (15.6 times the national rate), robbery (12.7 times the national rate) and drugs (9.8 times the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 70 to 104 and burglary rose from 53 to 73, while criminal damage and arson fell from 95 to 56 and theft from the person fell from 212 to 155.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 615 | 104.1 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 435 | 73.7 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 269 | 45.5 | 8.5 | -7% |
| Other theft | 200 | 33.9 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Drugs | 189 | 32.0 | 3.3 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 155 | 26.2 | 1.7 | -27% |
| Public order | 150 | 25.4 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 104 | 17.6 | 5.0 | +49% |
| Robbery | 102 | 17.3 | 1.4 | -18% |
| Burglary | 73 | 12.4 | 3.6 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 9.5 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 2.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Abbey, Barking and Dagenham has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abbey, Barking and Dagenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gascoigne | 1,227 | 101.2 | -75% |
| Northbury | 1,969 | 152.6 | -62% |
| Longbridge | 1,247 | 88.1 | -78% |
| Thames View | 639 | 112.9 | -72% |
| Eastbury | 1,584 | 86.9 | -78% |
| Barking Riverside | 1,670 | 143.2 | -64% |
| Mayesbrook | 1,388 | 75.2 | -81% |
| Becontree | 733 | 81.8 | -80% |
The 10 locations below account for 80% of the crime recorded in Abbey, Barking and Dagenham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (478).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 478 |
| On or near Station Parade | 390 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 182 |
| On or near James Street | 178 |
| On or near Police Station | 160 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 124 |
| On or near East Street | 104 |
| On or near Parking Area | 104 |
| On or near London Road | 98 |
| On or near Supermarket | 80 |
Of the 1,947 crimes in Abbey, Barking and Dagenham with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 435 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 883 | 45.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 491 | 25.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 176 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 110 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 94 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 86 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 54 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 36 | 1.8% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Abbey, Barking and Dagenham has an estimated population of 5,906 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (62%, against 23%), more private renting (45%, against 20%) and a younger population (4.9%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Abbey, Barking and Dagenham average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Abbey, Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 61.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 45.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Abbey, Barking and Dagenham a safe place to live?
Abbey, Barking and Dagenham recorded 403.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 34th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Abbey, Barking and Dagenham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 615 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (435).
Is crime in Abbey, Barking and Dagenham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abbey, Barking and Dagenham was down 1% on the year before: 2,382 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,416 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Abbey, Barking and Dagenham?
About 5,906 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 4.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Abbey, Barking and Dagenham?
Abbey, Barking and Dagenham is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.