Crime in Mayesbrook: statistics, rates and trends
1,364 crimes were recorded in Mayesbrook in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Mayesbrook at a glance
- Crime trends in Mayesbrook
- Types of crime in Mayesbrook
- Mayesbrook compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mayesbrook
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mayesbrook
- Population and deprivation in Mayesbrook
- Questions about crime in Mayesbrook
- About this data
1,364 crimes were recorded in Mayesbrook in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 535 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mayesbrook has the 2,067th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mayesbrook | Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,364 | 24,389 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.9 | 104.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 18,460 | 232,747 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mayesbrook was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,634 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,364). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 1,364 | 73.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,437 | 77.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,486 | 80.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,574 | 85.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,425 | 77.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,589 | 86.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,634 | 88.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,423 | 77.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,573 | 85.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 117 |
| June 2026 | 138 |
| May 2026 | 141 |
| April 2026 | 109 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 97 |
| January 2026 | 99 |
| December 2025 | 120 |
| November 2025 | 110 |
| October 2025 | 112 |
| September 2025 | 120 |
| August 2025 | 97 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mayesbrook 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, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in theft from the person (+21%) and other crime (+12%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-38%) and robbery (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 535 | 29.0 | 0.85 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 211 | 11.4 | 0.75 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 121 | 6.6 | 1.33 | -7% |
| Other theft | 79 | 4.3 | 0.67 | -1% |
| Public order | 75 | 4.1 | 0.61 | -10% |
| Drugs | 65 | 3.5 | 1.08 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 3.3 | 0.48 | -38% |
| Robbery | 59 | 3.2 | 2.37 | -25% |
| Burglary | 56 | 3.0 | 0.86 | -8% |
| Theft from the person | 40 | 2.2 | 1.28 | +21% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.5 | 0.69 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 1.2 | 0.15 | +35% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 0.39 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.39 | +20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mayesbrook
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mayesbrook recorded 535 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 39.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mayesbrook
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mayesbrook recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mayesbrook
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mayesbrook recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mayesbrook
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mayesbrook recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mayesbrook
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mayesbrook recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mayesbrook
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mayesbrook recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mayesbrook
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mayesbrook recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mayesbrook
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mayesbrook recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mayesbrook
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mayesbrook recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mayesbrook
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mayesbrook recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mayesbrook
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mayesbrook recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mayesbrook
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mayesbrook recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mayesbrook
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mayesbrook recorded 7 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 down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Mayesbrook
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mayesbrook recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mayesbrook, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mayesbrook.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mayesbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becontree | 725 | 80.9 | +10% |
| Eastbury | 1,582 | 86.8 | +17% |
| Longbridge | 1,244 | 87.9 | +19% |
| Parsloes | 1,225 | 81.3 | +10% |
| Valence | 1,374 | 78.6 | +6% |
| Goresbrook | 1,015 | 83.7 | +13% |
| Barking Riverside | 1,690 | 144.9 | +96% |
| Thames View | 627 | 110.8 | +50% |
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 Mayesbrook over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Academy Way | 93 |
| On or near Supermarket | 67 |
| On or near Scholars Way | 62 |
| On or near Gale Street | 53 |
| On or near Cornworthy Road | 45 |
| On or near Fellowship Close | 39 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 38 |
| On or near Rowney Road | 37 |
| On or near Lodge Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Hedingham Road | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mayesbrook 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 | 473 | 34.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 376 | 27.6% |
| Not recorded | 211 | 15.5% |
| Under investigation | 134 | 9.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.7% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 9 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
Mayesbrook has an estimated population of 18,460. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mayesbrook sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mayesbrook |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.2% |
| Social rented homes | 37.3% |
| Private rented homes | 24.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
Is Mayesbrook a safe place to live?
Mayesbrook recorded 73.9 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 Mayesbrook?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 535 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (211).
Is crime in Mayesbrook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mayesbrook was down 5% on the year before: 1,364 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,437 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mayesbrook?
Mayesbrook 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 Mayesbrook. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.