Crime in Whalebone: statistics, rates and trends
1,243 crimes were recorded in Whalebone in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Whalebone at a glance
- Crime trends in Whalebone
- Types of crime in Whalebone
- Whalebone compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whalebone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whalebone
- Population and deprivation in Whalebone
- Questions about crime in Whalebone
- About this data
1,243 crimes were recorded in Whalebone in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.0 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 427 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Whalebone has the 1,888th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Whalebone | Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,243 | 24,389 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.0 | 104.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 15,742 | 232,747 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Whalebone was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,630 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,243). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 1,243 | 79.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,263 | 80.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,348 | 85.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,433 | 91.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,595 | 101.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,630 | 103.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,480 | 94.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,425 | 90.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,382 | 87.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 94 |
| June 2026 | 100 |
| May 2026 | 100 |
| April 2026 | 103 |
| March 2026 | 115 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 112 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 115 |
| September 2025 | 112 |
| August 2025 | 116 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whalebone 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, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+24%) and drugs (+23%). The largest falls were in robbery (-45%) and criminal damage and arson (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 427 | 27.1 | 0.79 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 244 | 15.5 | 1.01 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 125 | 7.9 | 1.61 | -14% |
| Public order | 85 | 5.4 | 0.81 | +1% |
| Burglary | 73 | 4.6 | 1.31 | +24% |
| Other theft | 70 | 4.4 | 0.70 | +19% |
| Drugs | 59 | 3.7 | 1.15 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 3.0 | 0.44 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 1.9 | 1.13 | +67% |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.7 | 1.22 | -45% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.3 | 0.15 | -9% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.2 | 0.57 | +6% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 0.72 | +22% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.54 | -12% |
Violence and sexual offences in Whalebone
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whalebone recorded 427 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 34.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Whalebone
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whalebone recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 19.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Whalebone
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whalebone recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Whalebone
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whalebone recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Whalebone
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whalebone recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Whalebone
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whalebone recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Whalebone
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whalebone recorded 59 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 up 23% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Whalebone
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whalebone recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Whalebone
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Whalebone recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Whalebone
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whalebone recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Whalebone
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whalebone recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Whalebone
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whalebone recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Whalebone
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whalebone recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Whalebone
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Whalebone recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Whalebone, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whalebone.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whalebone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valence | 1,374 | 78.6 | -0% |
| Heath | 1,052 | 115.0 | +46% |
| Chadwell Heath | 1,513 | 102.4 | +30% |
| Becontree | 725 | 80.9 | +2% |
| Parsloes | 1,225 | 81.3 | +3% |
| Eastbrook & Rush Green | 596 | 69.1 | -12% |
| Alibon | 869 | 90.1 | +14% |
| Mayesbrook | 1,364 | 73.9 | -6% |
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 Whalebone over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wadeville Avenue | 82 |
| On or near Herbert Gardens | 62 |
| On or near Royal Anglian Way | 51 |
| On or near Purland Close | 41 |
| On or near Limbourne Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 37 |
| On or near Whalebone Lane South | 32 |
| On or near Back Lane | 31 |
| On or near Fordyke Road | 31 |
| On or near The Broadway | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whalebone 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 | 400 | 32.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 339 | 27.3% |
| Not recorded | 244 | 19.6% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 9.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Whalebone has an estimated population of 15,742. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whalebone sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Whalebone |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.9% |
| Social rented homes | 18.5% |
| Private rented homes | 27.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
Is Whalebone a safe place to live?
Whalebone recorded 79.0 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 Whalebone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 427 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (244).
Is crime in Whalebone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whalebone was down 2% on the year before: 1,243 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,263 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Whalebone?
Whalebone 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 Whalebone. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.