Crime in Alibon: statistics, rates and trends
869 crimes were recorded in Alibon in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
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869 crimes were recorded in Alibon in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 327 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Alibon has the 1,490th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Alibon | Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 869 | 24,389 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.1 | 104.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,646 | 232,747 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Alibon was highest in the year to July 2018 (892 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (785). Over the whole period it fell 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 869 | 90.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 840 | 87.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 785 | 81.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 814 | 84.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 871 | 90.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 876 | 90.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 823 | 85.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 841 | 87.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 892 | 92.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Alibon over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, drugs, robbery.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+40%) and robbery (+20%). The largest falls were in burglary (-43%) and criminal damage and arson (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 327 | 33.9 | 0.99 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 12.2 | 0.80 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 81 | 8.4 | 1.70 | +40% |
| Public order | 66 | 6.8 | 1.03 | +10% |
| Other theft | 53 | 5.5 | 0.86 | -10% |
| Drugs | 52 | 5.4 | 1.65 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 4.3 | 0.51 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 3.4 | 0.50 | -34% |
| Robbery | 30 | 3.1 | 2.30 | +20% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.5 | 0.70 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 2.4 | 1.41 | +0% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 0.54 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 0.85 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Alibon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Alibon recorded 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 37.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Alibon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Alibon recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Alibon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Alibon recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Alibon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Alibon recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Alibon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Alibon recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Alibon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Alibon recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Alibon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Alibon recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Alibon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Alibon recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Alibon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Alibon recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Alibon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Alibon recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Alibon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Alibon recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Alibon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Alibon recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Alibon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Alibon recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Alibon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Alibon recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Alibon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Alibon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alibon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village | 1,469 | 116.2 | +29% |
| Heath | 1,052 | 115.0 | +28% |
| Parsloes | 1,225 | 81.3 | -10% |
| Beam | 1,197 | 126.6 | +41% |
| Goresbrook | 1,015 | 83.7 | -7% |
| Eastbrook & Rush Green | 596 | 69.1 | -23% |
| Valence | 1,374 | 78.6 | -13% |
| Whalebone | 1,243 | 79.0 | -12% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Alibon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 78 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 59 |
| On or near Dagenham East | 58 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 46 |
| On or near Reede Road | 43 |
| On or near Eastbrook Avenue | 42 |
| On or near St Marks Place | 37 |
| On or near Durham Road | 31 |
| On or near Delvers Mead | 23 |
| On or near Felhurst Crescent | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Alibon over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 291 | 33.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 218 | 25.1% |
| Not recorded | 118 | 13.6% |
| Under investigation | 107 | 12.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.0% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 8 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Alibon has an estimated population of 9,646. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Alibon sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Alibon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.1% |
| Social rented homes | 26.8% |
| Private rented homes | 24.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
Is Alibon a safe place to live?
Alibon recorded 90.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Alibon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Alibon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alibon was up 3% on the year before: 869 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 840 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Alibon?
Alibon is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Alibon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.