Total Crime Rate
92.8 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Walnut Tree Road area has the 20th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Heath , and the 226th highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Walnut Tree Road (RM8 3JD) in the last 12 months was 92.8 per 1,000 residents and was 13.6% lower than the Heath average (107.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 180.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (β 42.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 104.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Walnut Tree Road (RM8 3JD), the main crime hotspot is near Walnut Tree Road. Police recorded 59 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walnut Tree Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sparks Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Day Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Day Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Day Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Turnage Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walnut Tree Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Sparks Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Joan Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Sparks Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sparks Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sparks Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Margery Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sparks Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lynnett Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Jennings Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Morel Mews | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Morel Mews | β |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Morel Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Harding Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Walnut Tree Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Walnut Tree Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walnut Tree Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Day Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Joan Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Margery Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Grafton Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bentry Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Cories Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bonham Gardens | β |
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