OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in Becontree Heath, London?
Crime reported to the police, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026
Moderate for London
Reported crime around the center of Becontree Heath is higher than in 81% of areas in London, taking into account how many people are usually around. 386 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.
“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Becontree Heath.
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By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of London |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | High | higher than in 86% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Low | higher than in 58% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Moderate | higher than in 70% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Moderate | higher than in 78% of areas |
Day and night
London police data has no time of day, so day and night cannot be compared here.
What gets reported here
- Violence & sexual offences: 174 (45%)
- Theft: 57 (15%)
- Vehicle crime: 43 (11%)
- Public order: 28 (7%)
- Drug offense: 21 (5%)
Rising: the last 6 months were 27% busier than the city-wide trend.
Around Becontree Heath
The areas right next to it range from low to moderate.
- Chadwell Heath Moderate
- Becontree Moderate
- Rush Green Moderate
- Goodmayes High
- Dagenham Very high
- Romford Very high
- Marks Gate Moderate
- Little Heath Moderate
How to read this
- It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
- Levels compare areas within London. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
- It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
- Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.
Source: Metropolitan Police Service and City of London Police. Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data as of Aug 31, 2026.