Crime in Parsloes: statistics, rates and trends

1,225 crimes were recorded in Parsloes in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.

1,225 crimes were recorded in Parsloes in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 443 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Parsloes has the 1,808th highest crime rate.

MeasureParsloesBarking and DagenhamEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 20261,22524,3895,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents81.3104.896.4
Change on previous 12 months-2%+0%-1%
Population15,068232,74758,797,018

Recorded crime in Parsloes was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,480 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,141). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 20261,22581.396.4
Year to July 20251,25383.297.1
Year to July 20241,14175.797.7
Year to July 20231,33988.95.2
Year to July 20221,39292.4101.3
Year to July 20211,45796.7102.1
Year to July 20201,48098.2101.9
Year to July 20191,36690.7101.5
Year to July 20181,27684.7100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202696
June 2026100
May 2026122
April 2026109
March 2026119
February 202684
January 202686
December 202599
November 202572
October 2025129
September 202588
August 2025121

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Parsloes 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 (+39%) and robbery (+33%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-49%) and other crime (-17%).

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences44329.40.86-5%
Anti-social behaviour20913.90.90+16%
Vehicle crime1117.41.50+1%
Other theft885.80.91-5%
Robbery604.02.95+33%
Drugs563.71.14-16%
Burglary513.40.96-2%
Theft from the person503.31.96+39%
Criminal damage and arson493.30.48-49%
Public order493.30.49-14%
Shoplifting241.60.19+41%
Other crime201.30.63-17%
Bicycle theft80.50.65+60%
Possession of weapons70.50.48+40%

Violence and sexual offences in Parsloes

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Parsloes recorded 443 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 36.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Parsloes

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Parsloes recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Parsloes

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Parsloes recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Parsloes

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Parsloes recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Parsloes

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Parsloes recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Parsloes

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Parsloes recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Parsloes

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Parsloes recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Parsloes

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Parsloes recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Parsloes

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Parsloes recorded 49 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 49% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Parsloes

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Parsloes recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Parsloes

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Parsloes recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Parsloes

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Parsloes recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Parsloes

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Parsloes recorded 8 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 up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Parsloes

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Parsloes recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Parsloes, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Parsloes.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Parsloes
Valence1,37478.6-3%
Alibon86990.1+11%
Goresbrook1,01583.7+3%
Heath1,052115.0+41%
Mayesbrook1,36473.9-9%
Becontree72580.9-0%
Village1,469116.2+43%
Whalebone1,24379.0-3%

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 Parsloes over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near Supermarket194
On or near Parsloes Avenue72
On or near Sterry Gardens33
On or near Dagenham Heathway32
On or near Osborne Square31
On or near Hewett Road29
On or near Dronfield Gardens26
On or near Haskard Road26
On or near Osborne Road25
On or near Oxlow Lane25

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Parsloes 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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Investigation complete; no suspect identified40332.9%
Unable to prosecute suspect33827.6%
Not recorded20917.1%
Under investigation1048.5%
Status update unavailable604.9%
Awaiting court outcome483.9%
Local resolution272.2%
Court result unavailable141.1%
Action to be taken by another organisation110.9%
Offender given penalty notice60.5%
Offender given a caution40.3%
Formal action is not in the public interest10.1%

Parsloes has an estimated population of 15,068. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Parsloes sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureParsloes
Aged 0 to 1523.5%
Aged 16 to 6467.3%
Aged 65 and over9.2%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage43.7%
Social rented homes35.5%
Private rented homes20.5%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)2.9

Is Parsloes a safe place to live?

Parsloes recorded 81.3 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 Parsloes?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 443 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (209).

Is crime in Parsloes going up or down?

Recorded crime in Parsloes was down 2% on the year before: 1,225 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,253 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers Parsloes?

Parsloes 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 Parsloes. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.

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