Crime in Barkingside: statistics, rates and trends
914 crimes were recorded in Barkingside in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Barkingside at a glance
- Crime trends in Barkingside
- Types of crime in Barkingside
- Barkingside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Barkingside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barkingside
- Demographics of Barkingside
- Questions about crime in Barkingside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (328), anti-social behaviour (234) and vehicle crime (94) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,561st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Barkingside | Redbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 914 | 30,395 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.3 | 94.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,901 | 321,231 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Barkingside peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,229 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (871). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 914 | 61.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 871 | 58.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 903 | 60.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,032 | 69.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,201 | 80.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,189 | 79.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,229 | 82.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,060 | 71.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,140 | 76.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 87 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 80 |
| February 2026 | 60 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 95 |
Compared with England and Wales, Barkingside recorded notably more vehicle crime (27% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (73% below) and public order (52% below). On the year before, public order rose from 35 to 48 and violence and sexual offences rose from 248 to 328, while criminal damage and arson fell from 38 to 27 and other theft fell from 64 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 328 | 22.0 | 34.2 | +32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 234 | 15.7 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 94 | 6.3 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Other theft | 49 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Public order | 48 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +37% |
| Burglary | 43 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Drugs | 28 | 1.9 | 3.3 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 1.8 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Barkingside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barkingside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayhall | 984 | 67.8 | +11% |
| Cranbrook | 1,258 | 89.7 | +46% |
| Aldborough | 1,551 | 89.8 | +46% |
| Fullwell | 1,208 | 73.3 | +19% |
| Valentines | 1,397 | 92.8 | +51% |
| Newbury | 882 | 66.3 | +8% |
| Ilford Town | 3,070 | 215.8 | +252% |
| Fairlop | 1,341 | 88.6 | +44% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Barkingside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nightclub” (79).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 79 |
| On or near Avery Gardens | 67 |
| On or near A123 | 64 |
| On or near Little Gearies | 43 |
| On or near Wayside Mews | 39 |
| On or near Wycombe Road | 39 |
| On or near Headley Approach | 36 |
| On or near Sussex Close | 35 |
| On or near Beehive Lane | 25 |
| On or near Lindale Close | 21 |
Of the 680 crimes in Barkingside with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 234 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 262 | 38.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 221 | 32.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| 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% |
Barkingside has an estimated population of 14,901 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.0%, against 17.1%), more private renting (28%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barkingside average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Barkingside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barkingside a safe place to live?
Barkingside recorded 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,561st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Barkingside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 328 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (234).
Is crime in Barkingside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barkingside was up 5% on the year before: 914 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 871 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barkingside?
About 14,901 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barkingside?
Barkingside 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.