Crime in Thames View: statistics, rates and trends
627 crimes were recorded in Thames View in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Thames View
- Questions about crime in Thames View
- About this data
627 crimes were recorded in Thames View in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 232 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Thames View has the 1,000th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thames View | Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 627 | 24,389 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.8 | 104.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,660 | 232,747 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thames View was highest in the year to July 2021 (947 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (566). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 627 | 110.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 566 | 100.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 584 | 103.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 867 | 153.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 837 | 147.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 947 | 167.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 934 | 165.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 828 | 146.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 826 | 145.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thames View 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, robbery.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+55%) and violence and sexual offences (+14%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-55%) and vehicle crime (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 232 | 41.0 | 1.20 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 23.9 | 1.55 | +55% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 11.5 | 2.33 | -13% |
| Other theft | 35 | 6.2 | 0.97 | -8% |
| Public order | 33 | 5.8 | 0.88 | +0% |
| Robbery | 25 | 4.4 | 3.27 | +39% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 4.1 | 2.41 | +64% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.9 | 1.10 | -12% |
| Drugs | 18 | 3.2 | 0.97 | -10% |
| Other crime | 17 | 3.0 | 1.42 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.7 | 0.39 | -55% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.55 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 0.06 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Thames View
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thames View recorded 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 37.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thames View
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thames View recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 21.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thames View
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thames View recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thames View
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thames View recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thames View
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thames View recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Thames View
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thames View recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Thames View
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Thames View recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thames View
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thames View recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thames View
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thames View recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thames View
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thames View recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thames View
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thames View recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thames View
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thames View recorded 3 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thames View
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thames View recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Thames View
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thames View recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Thames View, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thames View.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thames View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Riverside | 1,690 | 144.9 | +31% |
| Eastbury | 1,582 | 86.8 | -22% |
| Gascoigne | 1,264 | 104.2 | -6% |
| Abbey | 2,382 | 403.3 | +264% |
| Longbridge | 1,244 | 87.9 | -21% |
| Northbury | 1,958 | 151.7 | +37% |
| Mayesbrook | 1,364 | 73.9 | -33% |
| Goresbrook | 1,015 | 83.7 | -24% |
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 Thames View over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Crossness Road | 92 |
| On or near Sugden Way | 37 |
| On or near Charlton Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Leslie Foster Close | 31 |
| On or near Westminster Gardens | 30 |
| On or near Curzon Crescent | 27 |
| On or near Stanley Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Bastable Avenue | 25 |
| On or near William Hope Close | 24 |
| On or near Sedge Gardens | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thames View 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 210 | 33.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 187 | 29.8% |
| Not recorded | 135 | 21.5% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 7.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% |
Thames View has an estimated population of 5,660. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thames View sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thames View |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.7% |
| Social rented homes | 44.0% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
Is Thames View a safe place to live?
Thames View recorded 110.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Thames View?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (135).
Is crime in Thames View going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thames View was up 11% on the year before: 627 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 566 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thames View?
Thames View 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 Thames View. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.