Crime in Whalebone: statistics, rates and trends
1,224 crimes were recorded in Whalebone in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Whalebone
- Questions about crime in Whalebone
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (433), anti-social behaviour (240) and vehicle crime (119) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,923rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Whalebone | Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,224 | 24,377 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.8 | 104.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 15,742 | 232,747 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Whalebone of any year here (1,224 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,224 | 77.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,267 | 80.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,322 | 84.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,467 | 93.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,563 | 99.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,607 | 102.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,514 | 96.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,425 | 90.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,405 | 89.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 97 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Whalebone recorded notably more vehicle crime (52% above the national rate) and burglary (25% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (62% below) and other theft (28% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 20 to 31 and burglary rose from 58 to 70, while criminal damage and arson fell from 83 to 40 and robbery fell from 48 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 433 | 27.5 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 240 | 15.2 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 119 | 7.6 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Public order | 83 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 73 | 4.6 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Burglary | 70 | 4.4 | 3.6 | +21% |
| Drugs | 58 | 3.7 | 3.3 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -52% |
| Theft from the person | 31 | 2.0 | 1.7 | +55% |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.7 | 1.4 | -46% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Whalebone; the highest is Heath, Barking and Dagenham (112.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Eastbrook & Rush Green (71.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whalebone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valence | 1,345 | 77.0 | -1% |
| Heath | 1,030 | 112.6 | +45% |
| Chadwell Heath | 1,548 | 104.8 | +35% |
| Becontree | 733 | 81.8 | +5% |
| Parsloes | 1,203 | 79.8 | +3% |
| Eastbrook & Rush Green | 613 | 71.1 | -9% |
| Alibon | 884 | 91.6 | +18% |
| Mayesbrook | 1,388 | 75.2 | -3% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Whalebone over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wadeville Avenue” (78).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wadeville Avenue | 78 |
| On or near Herbert Gardens | 61 |
| On or near Royal Anglian Way | 51 |
| On or near Limbourne Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Purland Close | 39 |
| On or near Whalebone Lane South | 37 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Back Lane | 32 |
| On or near The Broadway | 32 |
| On or near Fambridge Road | 29 |
Of the 984 crimes in Whalebone with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 240 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 407 | 41.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 318 | 32.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Whalebone has an estimated population of 15,742 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (8.4%, against 18.9%), fewer retired residents (9.8%, against 21.6%) and more children (27%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whalebone average decile 3.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Whalebone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whalebone a safe place to live?
Whalebone recorded 77.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,923rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Whalebone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 433 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (240).
Is crime in Whalebone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whalebone was down 3% on the year before: 1,224 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,267 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whalebone?
About 15,742 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whalebone?
Whalebone 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.