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Burglary Rates in Abbey

Barking and Dagenham, London, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Abbey recorded 88 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 192% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

88

9.87 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,174

355.8 per 1,000 residents

192% above the UK average87% above the London regional average

How does Abbey rank?

Within Barking and Dagenham

1 of 19 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

98th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

7
7
4
10
8
5
4
7
9
11
11
5
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
797
25%
Other Crime
639
20%
Anti-social Behaviour
633
20%
Drug Offences
292
9%
Shoplifting
280
9%
Vehicle Crime
166
5%
Theft from Person
158
5%
Robbery
121
4%
Burglary
88
3%

Property mix in Abbey

Source: Census 2021 · 3,396 households

Detached 2%Semi-detached 4%Terraced 12%Flats 81%

The most common property type in Abbey is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Abbey homeowners

Most homes in Abbey are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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