Crime in Eastbury: statistics, rates and trends
1,582 crimes were recorded in Eastbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Eastbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Eastbury
- Types of crime in Eastbury
- Eastbury compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Eastbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eastbury
- Population and deprivation in Eastbury
- Questions about crime in Eastbury
- About this data
1,582 crimes were recorded in Eastbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 600 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Eastbury has the 1,603rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Eastbury | Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,582 | 24,389 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.8 | 104.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 18,222 | 232,747 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Eastbury was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,069 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,582). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 1,582 | 86.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,688 | 92.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,742 | 95.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,069 | 113.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,828 | 100.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,833 | 100.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,999 | 109.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,806 | 99.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,869 | 102.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 156 |
| June 2026 | 144 |
| May 2026 | 139 |
| April 2026 | 112 |
| March 2026 | 149 |
| February 2026 | 121 |
| January 2026 | 130 |
| December 2025 | 125 |
| November 2025 | 110 |
| October 2025 | 140 |
| September 2025 | 141 |
| August 2025 | 115 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Eastbury 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, robbery.
The largest increases were in drugs (+16%) and violence and sexual offences (+15%). The largest falls were in burglary (-39%) and shoplifting (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 600 | 32.9 | 0.96 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 278 | 15.3 | 0.99 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 143 | 7.8 | 1.59 | -21% |
| Other theft | 97 | 5.3 | 0.83 | -8% |
| Public order | 90 | 4.9 | 0.74 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 90 | 4.9 | 0.60 | -39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 3.7 | 0.55 | -24% |
| Drugs | 65 | 3.6 | 1.09 | +16% |
| Burglary | 51 | 2.8 | 0.79 | -39% |
| Robbery | 40 | 2.2 | 1.63 | -30% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 1.5 | 0.88 | -16% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.4 | 0.65 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Eastbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eastbury recorded 600 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 37.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Eastbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eastbury recorded 278 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Eastbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eastbury recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Eastbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eastbury recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Eastbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eastbury recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Eastbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eastbury recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Eastbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eastbury recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Eastbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eastbury recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Eastbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eastbury recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Eastbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Eastbury recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Eastbury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eastbury recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Eastbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eastbury recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Eastbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eastbury recorded 8 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Eastbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Eastbury.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eastbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longbridge | 1,244 | 87.9 | +1% |
| Barking Riverside | 1,690 | 144.9 | +67% |
| Mayesbrook | 1,364 | 73.9 | -15% |
| Thames View | 627 | 110.8 | +28% |
| Abbey | 2,382 | 403.3 | +365% |
| Gascoigne | 1,264 | 104.2 | +20% |
| Goresbrook | 1,015 | 83.7 | -4% |
| Northbury | 1,958 | 151.7 | +75% |
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 Eastbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 74 |
| On or near Amesbury Road | 73 |
| On or near Gale Street | 68 |
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near John Burns Drive | 53 |
| On or near Ripple Road | 52 |
| On or near Harrow Road | 41 |
| On or near Lambourne Gardens | 40 |
| On or near Chelmer Crescent | 39 |
| On or near Meadow Close | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eastbury 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 | 498 | 31.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 460 | 29.1% |
| Not recorded | 278 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 133 | 8.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 81 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 0.9% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Eastbury has an estimated population of 18,222. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eastbury sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Eastbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.9% |
| Social rented homes | 35.5% |
| Private rented homes | 22.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
Is Eastbury a safe place to live?
Eastbury recorded 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Eastbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 600 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (278).
Is crime in Eastbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eastbury was down 6% on the year before: 1,582 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,688 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Eastbury?
Eastbury 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 Eastbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.