Crime in Barking Riverside: statistics, rates and trends
1,670 crimes were recorded in Barking Riverside in the 12 months to August 2026, 143.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Barking Riverside
- Questions about crime in Barking Riverside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (477), anti-social behaviour (379) and vehicle crime (171) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 495th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Barking Riverside | Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,670 | 24,377 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 143.2 | 104.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 11,662 | 232,747 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Barking Riverside peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,735 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (852). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 76%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,670 | 143.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,735 | 148.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,689 | 144.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,535 | 131.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,023 | 87.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,030 | 88.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 968 | 83.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 852 | 73.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 948 | 81.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 140 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Barking Riverside recorded notably more robbery (3.8 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.9 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (28% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 309 to 379, while shoplifting fell from 199 to 117 and criminal damage and arson fell from 86 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 477 | 40.9 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 379 | 32.5 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 171 | 14.7 | 5.0 | +13% |
| Other theft | 126 | 10.8 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 117 | 10.0 | 8.5 | -41% |
| Public order | 77 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Robbery | 61 | 5.2 | 1.4 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Burglary | 56 | 4.8 | 3.6 | -30% |
| Drugs | 56 | 4.8 | 3.3 | -2% |
| Theft from the person | 36 | 3.1 | 1.7 | -3% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -16% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Barking Riverside; the highest is Abbey, Barking and Dagenham (403.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Mayesbrook (75.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barking Riverside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thames View | 639 | 112.9 | -21% |
| Eastbury | 1,584 | 86.9 | -39% |
| Goresbrook | 1,030 | 85.0 | -41% |
| Mayesbrook | 1,388 | 75.2 | -47% |
| Longbridge | 1,247 | 88.1 | -38% |
| Gascoigne | 1,227 | 101.2 | -29% |
| Abbey | 2,382 | 403.3 | +182% |
| Beam | 1,193 | 126.2 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Barking Riverside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (253).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 253 |
| On or near Cook Road | 189 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 181 |
| On or near Parking Area | 59 |
| On or near Bulrush Terrace | 57 |
| On or near Fielders Crescent | 50 |
| On or near Richard Ryan Place | 41 |
| On or near Harebell Terrace | 38 |
| On or near Sackett Road | 36 |
| On or near Endeavour Way | 34 |
Of the 1,291 crimes in Barking Riverside with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 379 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 589 | 45.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 375 | 29.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 134 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Barking Riverside has an estimated population of 11,662 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (38%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (6.3%, against 3.4%) and a younger population (3.5%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barking Riverside average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Barking Riverside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 29.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 4.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 38.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barking Riverside a safe place to live?
Barking Riverside recorded 143.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 495th 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 Barking Riverside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 477 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (379).
Is crime in Barking Riverside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barking Riverside was down 4% on the year before: 1,670 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,735 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barking Riverside?
About 11,662 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 3.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barking Riverside?
Barking Riverside 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.