Crime in Valence: statistics, rates and trends
1,374 crimes were recorded in Valence in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
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1,374 crimes were recorded in Valence in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 557 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Valence has the 1,900th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Valence | Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,374 | 24,389 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.6 | 104.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 17,472 | 232,747 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Valence was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,625 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,260). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 1,374 | 78.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,616 | 92.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,568 | 89.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,625 | 93.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,521 | 87.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,561 | 89.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,403 | 80.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,381 | 79.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,260 | 72.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 111 |
| June 2026 | 126 |
| May 2026 | 132 |
| April 2026 | 115 |
| March 2026 | 103 |
| February 2026 | 116 |
| January 2026 | 96 |
| December 2025 | 110 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 128 |
| August 2025 | 124 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Valence 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.
The largest increases were in theft from the person (+29%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-92%) and other crime (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 557 | 31.9 | 0.93 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 240 | 13.7 | 0.90 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 111 | 6.4 | 1.29 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 4.5 | 0.67 | -11% |
| Public order | 76 | 4.3 | 0.65 | +4% |
| Other theft | 74 | 4.2 | 0.66 | -1% |
| Burglary | 53 | 3.0 | 0.86 | -18% |
| Drugs | 53 | 3.0 | 0.93 | -12% |
| Robbery | 48 | 2.7 | 2.03 | +7% |
| Theft from the person | 31 | 1.8 | 1.05 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.1 | 0.14 | -92% |
| Other crime | 16 | 0.9 | 0.43 | -41% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.56 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.47 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Valence
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Valence recorded 557 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 40.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Valence
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Valence recorded 240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Valence
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Valence recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Valence
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Valence recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Valence
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Valence recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Valence
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Valence recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Valence
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Valence recorded 53 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 18% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Valence
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Valence recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Valence
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Valence recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Valence
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Valence recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Valence
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Valence recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 92% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Valence
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Valence recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Valence
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Valence 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 down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Valence
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Valence recorded 8 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Valence, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Valence.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Valence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becontree | 725 | 80.9 | +3% |
| Whalebone | 1,243 | 79.0 | +0% |
| Parsloes | 1,225 | 81.3 | +3% |
| Heath | 1,052 | 115.0 | +46% |
| Mayesbrook | 1,364 | 73.9 | -6% |
| Alibon | 869 | 90.1 | +15% |
| Goresbrook | 1,015 | 83.7 | +6% |
| Chadwell Heath | 1,513 | 102.4 | +30% |
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 Valence over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Morris Road | 56 |
| On or near Parking Area | 52 |
| On or near Hobart Road | 50 |
| On or near Baron Road | 47 |
| On or near Aylmer Road | 44 |
| On or near Inskip Road | 41 |
| On or near Bonham Road | 40 |
| On or near Motts Lane | 39 |
| On or near Homestead Road | 37 |
| On or near Bushgrove Road | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Valence 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 | 451 | 32.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 400 | 29.1% |
| Not recorded | 240 | 17.5% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 66 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% |
Valence has an estimated population of 17,472. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Valence sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Valence |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.9% |
| Social rented homes | 34.5% |
| Private rented homes | 21.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 |
Is Valence a safe place to live?
Valence recorded 78.6 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 Valence?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 557 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (240).
Is crime in Valence going up or down?
Recorded crime in Valence was down 15% on the year before: 1,374 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,616 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Valence?
Valence 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 Valence. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.