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Burglary Rates in Barking Riverside

Barking and Dagenham, London, England

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

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Barking Riverside recorded 75 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 70% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

75

5.74 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,107

161.3 per 1,000 residents

70% above the UK average9% above the London regional average

How does Barking Riverside rank?

Within Barking and Dagenham

5 of 19 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

89th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

7
7
8
5
7
4
6
8
7
7
6
3
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
620
29%
Other Crime
440
21%
Anti-social Behaviour
427
20%
Vehicle Crime
208
10%
Shoplifting
132
6%
Robbery
81
4%
Burglary
75
4%
Drug Offences
75
4%
Theft from Person
49
2%

Property mix in Barking Riverside

Source: Census 2021 · 4,269 households

Detached 5%Semi-detached 15%Terraced 31%Flats 50%

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

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What this means for Barking Riverside homeowners

Most homes in Barking Riverside 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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