Crime in Eastbrook & Rush Green: statistics, rates and trends
613 crimes were recorded in Eastbrook & Rush Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Eastbrook & Rush Green
- Questions about crime in Eastbrook & Rush Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (218), anti-social behaviour (96) and vehicle crime (56) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,180th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Eastbrook & Rush Green | Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 613 | 24,377 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.1 | 104.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,624 | 232,747 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Eastbrook & Rush Green peaked in the year to August 2020 (663 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (460). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 613 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 652 | 75.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 460 | 53.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 571 | 66.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 479 | 55.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 597 | 69.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 663 | 76.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 524 | 60.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 540 | 62.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Eastbrook & Rush Green recorded notably more drugs (81% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (31% above the national rate), and notably less public order (43% below) and shoplifting (41% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 30 to 43 and public order rose from 24 to 33, while anti-social behaviour fell from 140 to 96.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 218 | 25.3 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 11.1 | 15.4 | -31% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 6.5 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Drugs | 51 | 5.9 | 3.3 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 5.0 | 8.5 | +43% |
| Other theft | 37 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +37% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Eastbrook & Rush Green.
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Eastbrook & Rush Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (74).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 74 |
| On or near Tony Rawson Way | 60 |
| On or near Dagenham Road | 46 |
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 37 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 24 |
| On or near Greenwood Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Ely Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Hardie Road | 18 |
| On or near Legon Avenue | 18 |
Of the 517 crimes in Eastbrook & Rush Green with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 96 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 179 | 34.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 152 | 29.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 10 | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Eastbrook & Rush Green has an estimated population of 8,624 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%), more social housing (22%, against 17%) and a younger population (13%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eastbrook & Rush Green average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Eastbrook & Rush Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eastbrook & Rush Green a safe place to live?
Eastbrook & Rush Green recorded 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,180th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and vehicle crime.
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (96).
Is crime in Eastbrook & Rush Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eastbrook & Rush Green was down 6% on the year before: 613 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 652 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eastbrook & Rush Green?
About 8,624 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eastbrook & Rush Green?
Eastbrook & Rush Green 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.