Barking and Dagenham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 232,747, 2,016 crimes reported in September 2025 equate to one reported crime for every 115 residents. This translates to a crime rate of 8.7 per 1,000 people, placing Barking and Dagenham 17.6% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile reveals a stark focus on violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 35.4% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.9%) and vehicle crime (9.0%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a densely populated urban district with significant retail and transport hubs, which likely contribute to both vehicle-related offences and anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of September—coinciding with the start of the academic year and university freshers’ week—may partly explain the prevalence of violence and sexual offences, as these periods often see increased social interactions in public spaces. While property crime remains a concern, the share of violent crime is higher than the UK average, suggesting a combination of local demographics and environmental factors. The relatively low rates of burglary and shoplifting compared to the UK average may reflect effective local policing strategies or the absence of high-footfall retail areas that typically drive such crimes.

September 2025 saw significant increases in shoplifting (+46.7%), vehicle crime (+29.1%), and robbery (+28.6%) compared to August, with shoplifting rising from 60 to 88 incidents. These spikes may reflect the start of the academic year, as students returning to campus could have increased opportunities for theft in retail areas. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 28.6% (from 14 to 10 incidents), due to improved bike security measures or a seasonal reduction in cycling activity as evenings grow darker. Vehicle crime, now 0.8 per 1,000 residents, is 100% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent challenge for local authorities. The category of robbery, at 0.3 per 1,000 residents, is 200% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, indicating a particularly acute issue in the area. Meanwhile, public order offences are 7% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect effective community engagement efforts or the absence of large-scale events that typically drive such incidents. These shifts in crime mix underscore the need for targeted interventions, particularly in areas with high concentrations of retail and transport infrastructure.

The crime rate in September 2025 (8.7 per 1,000) was marginally lower than August’s rate of 8.8 per 1,000, reflecting a stable trend despite notable month-on-month fluctuations in specific crime categories. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 67 crimes per day, a figure that, while not alarmingly high, remains consistent with the local profile of a densely populated urban district. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 115 residents, a statistic that provides context for the frequency of incidents relative to the population size. This monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK average, which is not explicitly provided here but can be inferred from the 17.6% disparity in overall crime rates. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the 2,016 total crimes represent a significant burden for a community of 232,747 people, particularly given the disproportionate share of violent and sexual offences compared to the UK average. Residents may find the daily crime count (67 per day) a more tangible metric, as it illustrates the real-time impact of crime on local life. The slight decline from August to September suggests that while certain crime types may be temporarily elevated, the overall picture remains relatively stable, requiring sustained attention from local authorities and community initiatives.