Crime in Heath, Barking and Dagenham: statistics, rates and trends
1,052 crimes were recorded in Heath, Barking and Dagenham in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
- Questions about crime in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
- About this data
1,052 crimes were recorded in Heath, Barking and Dagenham in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 381 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Heath, Barking and Dagenham has the 907th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Heath, Barking and Dagenham | Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,052 | 24,389 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.0 | 104.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,149 | 232,747 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Heath, Barking and Dagenham was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,305 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (904). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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 | 1,052 | 115.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,043 | 114.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,043 | 114.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,173 | 128.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,227 | 134.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,178 | 128.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,305 | 142.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 972 | 106.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 904 | 98.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 95 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Heath, Barking and Dagenham 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, other theft, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+37%) and burglary (+36%). The largest falls were in public order (-31%) and criminal damage and arson (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 381 | 41.6 | 1.22 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 17.3 | 1.13 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 112 | 12.2 | 2.49 | -18% |
| Other theft | 84 | 9.2 | 1.44 | +25% |
| Drugs | 71 | 7.8 | 2.37 | +37% |
| Public order | 52 | 5.7 | 0.86 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 5.6 | 0.82 | -30% |
| Robbery | 41 | 4.5 | 3.32 | +2% |
| Burglary | 38 | 4.2 | 1.17 | +36% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 2.3 | 1.36 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.9 | 0.22 | +31% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.3 | 1.35 | +140% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.66 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Heath, Barking and Dagenham recorded 381 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 36.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Heath, Barking and Dagenham recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 15.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Heath, Barking and Dagenham recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Heath, Barking and Dagenham recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Heath, Barking and Dagenham recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Heath, Barking and Dagenham recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Heath, Barking and Dagenham recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Heath, Barking and Dagenham recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Heath, Barking and Dagenham recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Heath, Barking and Dagenham recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Heath, Barking and Dagenham recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Heath, Barking and Dagenham recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Heath, Barking and Dagenham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Heath, Barking and Dagenham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Heath, Barking and Dagenham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, 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 Heath, Barking and Dagenham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Heath, Barking and Dagenham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heath, Barking and Dagenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alibon | 869 | 90.1 | -22% |
| Valence | 1,374 | 78.6 | -32% |
| Parsloes | 1,225 | 81.3 | -29% |
| Eastbrook & Rush Green | 596 | 69.1 | -40% |
| Whalebone | 1,243 | 79.0 | -31% |
| Village | 1,469 | 116.2 | +1% |
| Becontree | 725 | 80.9 | -30% |
| Goresbrook | 1,015 | 83.7 | -27% |
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 Heath, Barking and Dagenham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 104 |
| On or near Gosfield Road | 86 |
| On or near Bradwell Avenue | 64 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 64 |
| On or near Oxlow Lane | 61 |
| On or near Stour Road | 49 |
| On or near Braintree Road | 32 |
| On or near Newbury Close | 30 |
| On or near Pembroke Gardens | 30 |
| On or near Wythenshawe Road | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Heath, Barking and Dagenham 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 | 353 | 33.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 296 | 28.1% |
| Not recorded | 158 | 15.0% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 5.5% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 11 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Heath, Barking and Dagenham has an estimated population of 9,149. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Heath, Barking and Dagenham sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Heath, Barking and Dagenham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.6% |
| Social rented homes | 41.0% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.6% |
Is Heath, Barking and Dagenham a safe place to live?
Heath, Barking and Dagenham recorded 115.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Heath, Barking and Dagenham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 381 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (158).
Is crime in Heath, Barking and Dagenham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heath, Barking and Dagenham was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,052 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,043 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Heath, Barking and Dagenham?
Heath, Barking and Dagenham 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 Heath, Barking and Dagenham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.