Crime in Becontree: statistics, rates and trends

725 crimes were recorded in Becontree in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 270 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Becontree has the 1,818th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Becontree was highest in the year to July 2020 (755 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (680). 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Becontree 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, burglary, theft from the person.

The largest increases were in burglary (+70%) and public order (+23%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-42%) and other theft (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Becontree

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Becontree recorded 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 37.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Becontree

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Becontree recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Becontree

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Becontree recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Becontree

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Becontree recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Becontree

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Becontree recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Becontree

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Becontree recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Becontree

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Becontree recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Becontree

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Becontree recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Becontree

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Becontree recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Becontree

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Becontree recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Becontree

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Becontree recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 280% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Becontree

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Becontree recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Becontree

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Becontree recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Becontree

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Becontree recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Becontree, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Becontree.

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 Becontree over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Becontree 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.

Becontree has an estimated population of 8,960. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Becontree sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Becontree. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.