Crime in Alibon: statistics, rates and trends
884 crimes were recorded in Alibon in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (342), anti-social behaviour (119) and vehicle crime (82) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,445th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Alibon | Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 884 | 24,377 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.6 | 104.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,646 | 232,747 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Alibon of any year here (884 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 884 | 91.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 832 | 86.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 789 | 81.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 807 | 83.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 877 | 90.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 864 | 89.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 846 | 87.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 845 | 87.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 879 | 91.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 82 |
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 82 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
Compared with England and Wales, Alibon recorded notably more robbery (2.2 times the national rate), vehicle crime (71% above the national rate) and drugs (55% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (57% below) and shoplifting (40% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 33 to 49 and vehicle crime rose from 59 to 82, while criminal damage and arson fell from 52 to 28 and burglary fell from 41 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 342 | 35.5 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 | 12.3 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 8.5 | 5.0 | +39% |
| Public order | 60 | 6.2 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other theft | 54 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Drugs | 49 | 5.1 | 3.3 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 5.1 | 8.5 | +48% |
| Robbery | 29 | 3.0 | 1.4 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -46% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -37% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 2.4 | 1.7 | +10% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Alibon; the highest is Beam (126.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Eastbrook & Rush Green (71.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alibon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village | 1,468 | 116.1 | +27% |
| Heath | 1,030 | 112.6 | +23% |
| Parsloes | 1,203 | 79.8 | -13% |
| Beam | 1,193 | 126.2 | +38% |
| Goresbrook | 1,030 | 85.0 | -7% |
| Eastbrook & Rush Green | 613 | 71.1 | -22% |
| Valence | 1,345 | 77.0 | -16% |
| Whalebone | 1,224 | 77.8 | -15% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Alibon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (76).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 76 |
| On or near Dagenham East | 66 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 56 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 47 |
| On or near Reede Road | 46 |
| On or near Eastbrook Avenue | 38 |
| On or near St Marks Place | 36 |
| On or near Durham Road | 33 |
| On or near Delvers Mead | 26 |
| On or near Eastfield Gardens | 25 |
Of the 765 crimes in Alibon with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 119 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 288 | 37.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 225 | 29.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 107 | 14.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 8 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Alibon has an estimated population of 9,646 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (27%, against 17%), a younger population (9.3%, against 18.9%) and fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Alibon average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Alibon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Alibon a safe place to live?
Alibon recorded 91.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,445th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Alibon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 342 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (119).
Is crime in Alibon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alibon was up 6% on the year before: 884 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 832 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Alibon?
About 9,646 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Alibon?
Alibon 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.