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Crime in Barkingside

Barkingside had 363 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 104.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 21 Redbridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 19% above the middle Redbridge area. Crime was up 12% on the three months before.

IG6, Redbridge · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Barkingside

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104.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 21Redbridge rank1st is the highest rate
+12%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common113 in 3 months

Month by month

111 Mar 101 Apr 113 May 120 Jun 136 Jul 107 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Barkingside. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11331%
anti-social behaviour8423%
shoplifting5415%
vehicle crime267%
public order206%
theft195%
robbery164%
theft from the person82%

Barkingside against Redbridge

TypeBarkingside per 1,000Middle Redbridge areaChange
Violence32.727.1▲ 51%
Burglary23.2–
Vehicle crime7.58.3▲ 18%
Anti-social behaviour24.315▲ 47%
Theft and robbery13.39.2▲ 10%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Little Heath141.2▲ 2%
Barkingside104.9▲ 12%
Fairlop93.3▲ 14%
Hainault91.5▲ 31%
Newbury Park88.6▼ 9%
Gants Hill68.8▲ 3%
Clayhall64.8▼ 17%
See every Redbridge area ranked on the crime in Redbridge page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Barkingside a safe area?

Barkingside had about 104.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 21 Redbridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Barkingside?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (113), followed by anti-social behaviour (84) and shoplifting (54).