Crime in Beam: statistics, rates and trends
1,197 crimes were recorded in Beam in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
1,197 crimes were recorded in Beam in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 418 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Beam has the 734th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Beam | Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,197 | 24,389 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 126.6 | 104.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,455 | 232,747 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Beam was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,197 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (985). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 1,197 | 126.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,057 | 111.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,025 | 108.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,109 | 117.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,147 | 121.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,071 | 113.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,072 | 113.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 985 | 104.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,126 | 119.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 92 |
| June 2026 | 98 |
| May 2026 | 118 |
| April 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 93 |
| December 2025 | 93 |
| November 2025 | 106 |
| October 2025 | 129 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
| August 2025 | 100 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Beam 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in robbery (+81%) and public order (+47%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-48%) and drugs (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 418 | 44.2 | 1.29 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 222 | 23.5 | 1.53 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 146 | 15.4 | 3.14 | -6% |
| Other theft | 71 | 7.5 | 1.17 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 7.1 | 1.04 | +34% |
| Public order | 63 | 6.7 | 1.00 | +47% |
| Burglary | 59 | 6.2 | 1.76 | +5% |
| Robbery | 49 | 5.2 | 3.84 | +81% |
| Drugs | 37 | 3.9 | 1.20 | -30% |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 2.5 | 1.50 | +85% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.5 | 0.18 | -48% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.2 | 1.41 | +38% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.8 | 0.40 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 0.87 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Beam
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Beam recorded 418 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 34.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Beam
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Beam recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 18.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Beam
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Beam recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Beam
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Beam recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Beam
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Beam recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Beam
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Beam recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Beam
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Beam recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Beam
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Beam recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Beam
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Beam recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Beam
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Beam recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Beam
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Beam recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Beam
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Beam recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Beam
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Beam recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Beam
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Beam recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Beam, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Beam.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village | 1,469 | 116.2 | -8% |
| Goresbrook | 1,015 | 83.7 | -34% |
| Alibon | 869 | 90.1 | -29% |
| Parsloes | 1,225 | 81.3 | -36% |
| Heath | 1,052 | 115.0 | -9% |
| Barking Riverside | 1,690 | 144.9 | +14% |
| Mayesbrook | 1,364 | 73.9 | -42% |
| Valence | 1,374 | 78.6 | -38% |
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 Beam over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Heathway | 210 |
| On or near East Entrance | 80 |
| On or near Crosby Road | 72 |
| On or near New Road | 55 |
| On or near School Road | 52 |
| On or near Lower Broad Street | 47 |
| On or near Morland Road | 47 |
| On or near Review Road | 43 |
| On or near South Close | 42 |
| On or near Broad Street | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Beam 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 | 421 | 35.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 330 | 27.6% |
| Not recorded | 222 | 18.5% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 8.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Beam has an estimated population of 9,455. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Beam sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Beam |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.7% |
| Social rented homes | 21.8% |
| Private rented homes | 29.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
Is Beam a safe place to live?
Beam recorded 126.6 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 Beam?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 418 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (222).
Is crime in Beam going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beam was up 13% on the year before: 1,197 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,057 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Beam?
Beam 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 Beam. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.