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31 stories from and about Barking and Dagenham, mostly violent crime, crime data, courts. The most recent ran on 25 October 2026. Page 1 of 2.
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Violent Crime · Barking and DagenhamFour-year-old girl dies in Barking tower block fall
A four-year-old girl has died after falling from a tower block in St Paul's Road, Barking. The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene on Saturday, October 24, and are continuing their investigation.
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Violent Crime · Barking and DagenhamTwo teens seriously injured in linked Dagenham stabbings
A 19-year-old and a 17-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries in two separate incidents on Terrace Walk and Fanshawe Crescent on October 9. The Metropolitan Police confirmed their conditions have since improved.
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Violent Crime · Barking and DagenhamTwo teenagers stabbed in Dagenham, both arrested
Two teenagers are in hospital with life-threatening stab wounds following two incidents in Dagenham on Friday, October 9. Both males, aged 17 and 19, were arrested by police on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon.
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Violent Crime · Barking and DagenhamTwo teenagers critical after linked Dagenham stabbings
Two teenagers have sustained life-threatening injuries following separate stabbing incidents in Dagenham on October 9. Police are investigating a potential link between the two attacks, which occurred less than a mile apart.
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Courts · Barking and DagenhamDagenham firm fined £24,000 after worker's death
An aggregates company has been fined £24,000 after a worker died in a conveyor incident. Gill Aggregates Ltd admitted breaching regulations at Snaresbrook Crown Court and was ordered to pay £43,000 in costs.
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Crime Data · Barking and DagenhamBarking and Dagenham firm fined £11,700 for selling illicit goods
Maramureseanul Ltd and its director Bogdan Vasile Bota have been ordered to pay over £11,700 after illicit tobacco, alcohol, and unauthorised medicines were discovered at two Barking and Dagenham stores. The penalties followed inspections by Barking and Dagenham Council's trading standards team.
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Courts · Barking and DagenhamDagenham man jailed indefinitely for attempted murder of woman and children
A Dagenham man has been sentenced to a hospital order without limit of time for attempted murder and grievous bodily harm after a knife attack on a woman and her two children. Kulvinder Ram's actions on October 25, 2024, left the victims with severe injuries and lasting scars.
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Violent Crime · Barking and DagenhamTen arrested after Dagenham stabbing and firearms recovery
Police have arrested ten people in Dagenham following a stabbing incident on Rusper Road. Officers responded to reports of a stabbing on September 10, finding a man in his 20s with arm injuries. Subsequent searches led to the recovery of suspected firearms and ten arrests.
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Policing · Barking and DagenhamArmed police seal off Cannington Road in Dagenham
Cannington Road in Dagenham was cordoned off by police on Tuesday, with a significant number of officers, including armed units, present. The reason for the police operation remains unclear.
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Transport Crime · Barking and DagenhamMan sought after sexual assault on District line train at Barking
A woman was sexually assaulted on a District line train as it arrived at Barking station in the early hours of Sunday, August 2. British Transport Police are seeking information and have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist their investigation.
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Violent Crime · Barking and DagenhamBoy, 16, stabbed in Dagenham street fight
A 16-year-old boy sustained stab injuries in Porters Avenue, Dagenham, on Thursday, September 3, following reports of a fight. Police arrested another 16-year-old at the scene.
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Violent Crime · Barking and DagenhamTeenager arrested after Dagenham stabbing
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another teenager was stabbed in Dagenham. Police responded to reports of an altercation on Porters Avenue on September 3. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening.
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Community Safety · Barking and DagenhamBarking and Dagenham Council to update gambling policy
Barking and Dagenham Council is set to consider an updated gambling policy aimed at preventing harm and improving public health. The move comes after residents expressed concerns about the number of betting shops in the borough, particularly in deprived areas.
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Crime Data · Barking and DagenhamBarking and Dagenham: £12,000 illicit tobacco seized
More than £12,000 worth of illegal tobacco and nicotine products were seized in Barking and Dagenham on July 31. The confiscations followed an enforcement operation targeting eight premises as part of Operation CeCe, aimed at disrupting the illegal trade.
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Violent Crime · Barking and DagenhamFour arrested after Dagenham pub assault leaves man in cardiac arrest
Four men have been arrested in connection with an assault at a Dagenham pub that left a man in his 40s suffering a cardiac arrest. The victim's condition has since improved.
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Community Safety · Barking and DagenhamDagenham fire victims still homeless two years on
More than 80 residents of the Spectrum Building in Dagenham were made homeless by a fire on 26 August 2024. Two years later, many are still paying mortgages on their destroyed homes while awaiting insurance payouts and facing an uncertain future.
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Man in life-threatening condition after Dagenham pub assault
A man in his 40s has been hospitalised with life-threatening injuries following an assault at a pub on Heathway, Dagenham. Police were called to the scene on August 22nd and a crime scene remains in place.
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Policing · Barking and DagenhamForensic teams at Dagenham road following police incident
Forensic services are present on Heathway in Dagenham due to an ongoing police incident. A cordon is in place as officers continue their work at the scene.
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Courts · Barking and DagenhamDagenham teacher Daniel Duhig banned for life after child sex messages
A 29-year-old teacher from Dagenham has been indefinitely barred from teaching after sending explicit messages to a child, including asking if she was a 'virgin'. Daniel Duhig received a suspended six-month prison sentence and must register as a sex offender for seven years.
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Courts · Barking and DagenhamDagenham man admits threats to 999 call handlers at Barkingside court
A Dagenham resident has admitted making repeated threats to Metropolitan Police 999 call handlers, including rape and beheading remarks. Omar Sharif, 22, pleaded guilty at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on 12 August and will be sentenced on 23 September. His bail conditions ban non-emergency calls to emergency services.
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Also affecting Barking and Dagenham
Borough-wide and national stories that name Barking and Dagenham or bear directly on it.
- Crime Data · London
Croydon and Westminster record highest violence offences
Croydon recorded the highest total number of violence against the person offences in London, with 12,443 incidents in the year ending September 2026. Westminster followed closely with 12,242 offences, also recording the highest rate per 1,000 people.
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Violent Crime · LondonWestminster records highest violent offence rate in September 2026
In September 2026 London saw 21,715 violent offences. Westminster had the highest rate at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, Brent recorded 959 incidents and Richmond upon Thames the lowest rate at 1.4 per 1,000. The figures reflect a 7.6% rise on the previous year.
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Crime Data · Tower HamletsTower Hamlets records most east London crime reports in September
Tower Hamlets recorded the highest number of crime reports in east London during September 2026, with 3,462 incidents logged by the Metropolitan Police. Theft was the most frequent offence, accounting for 1,220 of these reports.
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£41m Government funding for Thames 'mega' heat network
A major new heat network along the River Thames is to receive £41 million in government funding. The project, which will run through seven London boroughs, aims to supply low-carbon heating to up to 650,000 homes.
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Crime Data · LondonTower Hamlets leads east London crime reports in August
Tower Hamlets recorded the most crime reports in east London in August with 3,526 offences, primarily theft. This marks a shift from July when Newham had the highest count. Overall crime in east London decreased by 8.41 per cent.
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Community Safety · LondonEnfield dog owner fined £1,850 for persistent barking
An Enfield dog owner has been ordered to pay £1,850 in fines and costs after his dog's persistent barking led to a breach of a noise abatement notice. Enfield Council stated that continuous loud noise from dogs is considered antisocial behaviour.
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Crime Data · LondonNewham tops east London crime reports in July 2026
Newham recorded the highest number of criminal offences in east London in July 2026, with 3,759 reports. Theft led the crime types, while Barking and Dagenham had the fewest cases. Police data shows a rise in crime across most boroughs compared to June.
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Crime Data · LondonNewham records highest crime rate in east London for first half of 2026
Newham reported 20,924 criminal offences in the first six months of 2026, the highest among east London boroughs. Theft was the most common crime, with 6,489 cases, while violence against the person dominated in Redbridge and other boroughs.
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