Barking and Dagenham Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, Barking and Dagenham recorded a crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 6.7% increase above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This urban built-up area, located in East London, continues to experience a mix of crime types that reflect its socio-economic dynamics and seasonal events. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 29.4% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.9%) and vehicle crime (11.1%). These figures align with the area’s characteristics as a densely populated region with significant retail and transportation infrastructure. The month’s seasonal context—marked by Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping—likely influenced crime patterns, with spikes in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. However, some categories, such as shoplifting and criminal damage, fell below the UK average, possibly due to heightened security measures and targeted policing efforts during the holiday season. The dominance of violent crime and anti-social behaviour underscores the need for community-focused interventions, while the relatively lower rates of property-related crimes suggest some success in addressing theft and burglary. As the year progresses, monitoring these trends in relation to local events and demographic shifts will be crucial for understanding the evolving crime profile of Barking and Dagenham.

November 2023 saw a 71.4% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 7 to 12 incidents. This sharp rise may reflect heightened tensions during the month’s darker evenings or seasonal events like Bonfire Night. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 13.4% (67 to 58), possibly linked to increased police presence or seasonal changes in shopping patterns. Anti-social behaviour remained a significant concern, with a 33% gap above the UK average (1.4 vs 1.1 per 1,000), suggesting persistent issues in public spaces. Vehicle crime also stood 80% above the UK average (0.9 vs 0.5 per 1,000), likely driven by the area’s high population density and commuter traffic. Meanwhile, shoplifting and criminal damage were both 27% and 32% below the UK average respectively, due to enhanced retail security measures during the Black Friday period. These shifts highlight the combination of local factors and seasonal rhythms in shaping crime trends.

Barking and Dagenham’s crime rate in November 2023 rose to 8.0 per 1,000 residents, a 5.0% increase from October’s 7.6 per 1,000. This shift suggests a slight uptick in reported incidents over the past month, though the overall rate remains within the context of the area’s broader patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 61 crimes per day, reflecting a consistent level of activity that aligns with the urban nature of Barking and Dagenham. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 125 residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents in a densely populated built-up area. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it does not account for fluctuations in specific crime types or seasonal influences. Comparing this to the previous month’s data, the rise in violent crimes and anti-social behaviour may point to factors such as increased social gatherings during Bonfire Night or heightened retail activity around Black Friday. However, the absence of broader UK daily comparisons means the local context remains the primary lens for understanding these figures.