Crime in Barking Riverside: statistics, rates and trends
1,690 crimes were recorded in Barking Riverside in the 12 months to July 2026, 144.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Barking Riverside at a glance
- Crime trends in Barking Riverside
- Types of crime in Barking Riverside
- Barking Riverside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Barking Riverside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barking Riverside
- Population and deprivation in Barking Riverside
- Questions about crime in Barking Riverside
- About this data
1,690 crimes were recorded in Barking Riverside in the 12 months to July 2026, 144.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 487 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Barking Riverside has the 482nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Barking Riverside | Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,690 | 24,389 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 144.9 | 104.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 11,662 | 232,747 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Barking Riverside was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,697 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (847). Over the whole period it rose 73%, 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 | 1,690 | 144.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,697 | 145.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,692 | 145.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,500 | 128.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,007 | 86.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,040 | 89.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 949 | 81.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 847 | 72.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 978 | 83.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 158 |
| June 2026 | 136 |
| May 2026 | 156 |
| April 2026 | 117 |
| March 2026 | 150 |
| February 2026 | 124 |
| January 2026 | 134 |
| December 2025 | 122 |
| November 2025 | 169 |
| October 2025 | 148 |
| September 2025 | 116 |
| August 2025 | 160 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barking Riverside 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, other theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+23%) and public order (+13%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-45%) and burglary (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 487 | 41.8 | 1.22 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 373 | 32.0 | 2.08 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 162 | 13.9 | 2.82 | +9% |
| Other theft | 140 | 12.0 | 1.88 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 113 | 9.7 | 1.17 | -45% |
| Public order | 80 | 6.9 | 1.03 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 5.7 | 0.85 | -16% |
| Robbery | 63 | 5.4 | 4.00 | -15% |
| Drugs | 58 | 5.0 | 1.52 | +5% |
| Burglary | 57 | 4.9 | 1.38 | -28% |
| Theft from the person | 35 | 3.0 | 1.78 | -8% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.1 | 0.97 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.8 | 2.19 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 0.88 | -23% |
Violence and sexual offences in Barking Riverside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barking Riverside recorded 487 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 28.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Barking Riverside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barking Riverside recorded 373 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 22.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Barking Riverside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barking Riverside recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Barking Riverside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barking Riverside recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Barking Riverside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barking Riverside recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Barking Riverside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barking Riverside recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Barking Riverside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barking Riverside recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Barking Riverside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Barking Riverside recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Barking Riverside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barking Riverside recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Barking Riverside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barking Riverside recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Barking Riverside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Barking Riverside recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Barking Riverside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barking Riverside recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Barking Riverside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Barking Riverside recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Barking Riverside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barking Riverside recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Barking Riverside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barking Riverside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barking Riverside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thames View | 627 | 110.8 | -24% |
| Eastbury | 1,582 | 86.8 | -40% |
| Goresbrook | 1,015 | 83.7 | -42% |
| Mayesbrook | 1,364 | 73.9 | -49% |
| Longbridge | 1,244 | 87.9 | -39% |
| Gascoigne | 1,264 | 104.2 | -28% |
| Abbey | 2,382 | 403.3 | +178% |
| Beam | 1,197 | 126.6 | -13% |
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 Barking Riverside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 254 |
| On or near Cook Road | 193 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 182 |
| On or near Parking Area | 62 |
| On or near Bulrush Terrace | 55 |
| On or near Fielders Crescent | 48 |
| On or near Richard Ryan Place | 42 |
| On or near Harebell Terrace | 40 |
| On or near Sackett Road | 37 |
| On or near Minter Road | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barking Riverside 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 | 588 | 34.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 401 | 23.7% |
| Not recorded | 373 | 22.1% |
| Under investigation | 136 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Barking Riverside has an estimated population of 11,662. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barking Riverside sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Barking Riverside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 29.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.6% |
| Social rented homes | 38.3% |
| Private rented homes | 20.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
Is Barking Riverside a safe place to live?
Barking Riverside recorded 144.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Barking Riverside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 487 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (373).
Is crime in Barking Riverside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barking Riverside was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,690 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,697 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Barking Riverside?
Barking Riverside 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 Barking Riverside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.