Crime in Eastbrook & Rush Green: statistics, rates and trends
596 crimes were recorded in Eastbrook & Rush Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Eastbrook & Rush Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Eastbrook & Rush Green
- Types of crime in Eastbrook & Rush Green
- Eastbrook & Rush Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Eastbrook & Rush Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eastbrook & Rush Green
- Population and deprivation in Eastbrook & Rush Green
- Questions about crime in Eastbrook & Rush Green
- About this data
596 crimes were recorded in Eastbrook & Rush Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 218 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Eastbrook & Rush Green has the 2,253rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Eastbrook & Rush Green | Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 596 | 24,389 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.1 | 104.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,624 | 232,747 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Eastbrook & Rush Green was highest in the year to July 2025 (645 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (471). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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 | 596 | 69.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 645 | 74.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 471 | 54.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 562 | 65.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 480 | 55.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 612 | 71.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 628 | 72.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 549 | 63.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 540 | 62.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Eastbrook & Rush Green 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 drugs, robbery.
The largest increases were in other theft (+50%) and drugs (+22%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-49%) and anti-social behaviour (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 218 | 25.3 | 0.74 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 11.2 | 0.73 | -30% |
| Drugs | 49 | 5.7 | 1.74 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 5.6 | 1.13 | -11% |
| Other theft | 36 | 4.2 | 0.65 | +50% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.6 | 0.54 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 3.6 | 0.43 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 2.4 | 0.36 | -49% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.3 | 0.66 | -20% |
| Robbery | 17 | 2.0 | 1.46 | +70% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.6 | 0.77 | +75% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.9 | 0.55 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 0.72 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Eastbrook & Rush Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eastbrook & Rush Green recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Eastbrook & Rush Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eastbrook & Rush Green recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Eastbrook & Rush Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eastbrook & Rush Green recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Eastbrook & Rush Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eastbrook & Rush Green recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Eastbrook & Rush Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eastbrook & Rush Green recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Eastbrook & Rush Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eastbrook & Rush Green recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Eastbrook & Rush Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eastbrook & Rush Green recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Eastbrook & Rush Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eastbrook & Rush Green recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Eastbrook & Rush Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eastbrook & Rush Green recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Eastbrook & Rush Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Eastbrook & Rush Green recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Eastbrook & Rush Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eastbrook & Rush Green 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 up 75% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Eastbrook & Rush Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eastbrook & Rush Green recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Eastbrook & Rush Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eastbrook & Rush Green recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 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 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Eastbrook & Rush Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Eastbrook & Rush Green.
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 Eastbrook & Rush Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 62 |
| On or near Tony Rawson Way | 62 |
| On or near Dagenham Road | 43 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 25 |
| On or near Greenwood Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Hardie Road | 20 |
| On or near Woodshire Road | 18 |
| On or near Great Cullings | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eastbrook & Rush Green 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 | 179 | 30.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 155 | 26.0% |
| Not recorded | 97 | 16.3% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 11.2% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.9% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 9 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
Eastbrook & Rush Green has an estimated population of 8,624. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eastbrook & Rush Green sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Eastbrook & Rush Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.9% |
| Social rented homes | 22.5% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is Eastbrook & Rush Green a safe place to live?
Eastbrook & Rush Green recorded 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Eastbrook & Rush Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (97).
Is crime in Eastbrook & Rush Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eastbrook & Rush Green was down 8% on the year before: 596 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 645 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Eastbrook & Rush Green?
Eastbrook & Rush Green 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 Eastbrook & Rush Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.