Crime in Thames View: statistics, rates and trends
639 crimes were recorded in Thames View in the 12 months to August 2026, 112.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Thames View at a glance
- Crime trends in Thames View
- Types of crime in Thames View
- Thames View compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Thames View
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thames View
- Demographics of Thames View
- Questions about crime in Thames View
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (235), anti-social behaviour (137) and vehicle crime (67) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 953rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Thames View | Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 639 | 24,377 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.9 | 104.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,660 | 232,747 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Thames View peaked in the year to August 2021 (955 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (575). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 639 | 112.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 575 | 101.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 577 | 101.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 820 | 144.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 841 | 148.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 955 | 168.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 932 | 164.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 840 | 148.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 832 | 147.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 58 |
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
Compared with England and Wales, Thames View recorded notably more robbery (3.5 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.4 times the national rate) and theft from the person (2.2 times the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 91 to 137 and violence and sexual offences rose from 204 to 235.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 235 | 41.5 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 137 | 24.2 | 15.4 | +51% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 11.8 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Other theft | 36 | 6.4 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Public order | 34 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Robbery | 27 | 4.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 24 | 4.2 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 3.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 20 | 3.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Thames View; the highest is Abbey, Barking and Dagenham (403.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Mayesbrook (75.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thames View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Riverside | 1,670 | 143.2 | +27% |
| Eastbury | 1,584 | 86.9 | -23% |
| Gascoigne | 1,227 | 101.2 | -10% |
| Abbey | 2,382 | 403.3 | +257% |
| Longbridge | 1,247 | 88.1 | -22% |
| Northbury | 1,969 | 152.6 | +35% |
| Mayesbrook | 1,388 | 75.2 | -33% |
| Goresbrook | 1,030 | 85.0 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Thames View over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Crossness Road” (93).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Crossness Road | 93 |
| On or near Sugden Way | 39 |
| On or near Stanley Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Westminster Gardens | 30 |
| On or near Charlton Crescent | 29 |
| On or near Leslie Foster Close | 29 |
| On or near Curzon Crescent | 27 |
| On or near William Hope Close | 26 |
| On or near Bastable Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Sedge Gardens | 21 |
Of the 502 crimes in Thames View with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 137 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 208 | 41.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 196 | 39.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
Thames View has an estimated population of 5,660 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (44%, against 17%), a younger population (6.1%, against 18.9%) and more unemployed residents (5.7%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Thames View average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Thames View | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 44.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Thames View a safe place to live?
Thames View recorded 112.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 953rd 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 Thames View?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 235 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (137).
Is crime in Thames View going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thames View was up 11% on the year before: 639 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 575 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Thames View?
About 5,660 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Thames View?
Thames View 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.