Crime Rates at Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2JA

Lodge Avenue area has the lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Becontree , and the 9th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Lodge Avenue (RM8 2JA) in the last 12 months was 12.8 per 1,000 residents and was 85.4% lower than the Becontree average (87.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 8.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lodge Avenue (RM8 2JA), the main crime hotspot is near Academy Way. Police recorded 88 crimes here, including 34 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.