Crime in Heath, Barking and Dagenham: statistics, rates and trends
1,030 crimes were recorded in Heath, Barking and Dagenham in the 12 months to August 2026, 112.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Heath, Barking and Dagenham at a glance
- Crime trends in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
- Types of crime in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
- Heath, Barking and Dagenham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
- Demographics of Heath, Barking and Dagenham
- Questions about crime in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (384), anti-social behaviour (146) and vehicle crime (112) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 962nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Heath, Barking and Dagenham | Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,030 | 24,377 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.6 | 104.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,149 | 232,747 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Heath, Barking and Dagenham peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,345 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (886). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,030 | 112.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,046 | 114.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,048 | 114.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,136 | 124.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,240 | 135.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,170 | 127.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,345 | 147.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 964 | 105.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 886 | 96.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 73 |
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 93 |
| March 2026 | 106 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 98 |
| October 2025 | 117 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
Compared with England and Wales, Heath, Barking and Dagenham recorded notably more robbery (3.1 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.5 times the national rate) and drugs (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (35% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 28 to 38 and drugs rose from 54 to 72, while criminal damage and arson fell from 76 to 40 and public order fell from 67 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 384 | 42.0 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 146 | 16.0 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 112 | 12.2 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Other theft | 85 | 9.3 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Drugs | 72 | 7.9 | 3.3 | +33% |
| Public order | 50 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -47% |
| Robbery | 39 | 4.3 | 1.4 | -9% |
| Burglary | 38 | 4.2 | 3.6 | +36% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 2.5 | 1.7 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Heath, Barking and Dagenham; the highest is Village, Barking and Dagenham (116.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Eastbrook & Rush Green (71.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heath, Barking and Dagenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alibon | 884 | 91.6 | -19% |
| Valence | 1,345 | 77.0 | -32% |
| Parsloes | 1,203 | 79.8 | -29% |
| Eastbrook & Rush Green | 613 | 71.1 | -37% |
| Whalebone | 1,224 | 77.8 | -31% |
| Village | 1,468 | 116.1 | +3% |
| Becontree | 733 | 81.8 | -27% |
| Goresbrook | 1,030 | 85.0 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Heath, Barking and Dagenham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (107).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 107 |
| On or near Gosfield Road | 96 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 63 |
| On or near Bradwell Avenue | 60 |
| On or near Oxlow Lane | 57 |
| On or near Stour Road | 47 |
| On or near Braintree Road | 35 |
| On or near Newbury Close | 33 |
| On or near Pembroke Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Frizlands Lane | 25 |
Of the 884 crimes in Heath, Barking and Dagenham with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 146 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 347 | 39.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 290 | 32.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 61 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 12 | 1.4% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Heath, Barking and Dagenham has an estimated population of 9,149 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (41%, against 17%), more households without a car (38%, against 23%) and fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Heath, Barking and Dagenham average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Heath, Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 41.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Heath, Barking and Dagenham a safe place to live?
Heath, Barking and Dagenham recorded 112.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 962nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Heath, Barking and Dagenham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 384 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (146).
Is crime in Heath, Barking and Dagenham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heath, Barking and Dagenham was down 2% on the year before: 1,030 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,046 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Heath, Barking and Dagenham?
About 9,149 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Heath, Barking and Dagenham?
Heath, Barking and Dagenham 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.