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Barking and Dagenham crime
31 stories from and about Barking and Dagenham, mostly violent crime, crime data, courts. The most recent ran on 25 October 2026. Page 2 of 2.
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Violent Crime · Barking and DagenhamBen Church, 28, dies in Barking motorcycle crash on Aspen Way
A 28-year-old man from Barking died after a motorcycle crash on Aspen Way near Preston's Road at 3:25am on 5 August. Police are investigating and have asked for witnesses. A fundraiser has been launched to cover funeral costs and support motorcycle safety charities.
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Transport Crime · Barking and DagenhamInquest opens into Anwar Shinwari’s death in Chadwell Heath hit-and-run
An inquest into the death of motorcyclist Anwar Shinwari, killed in a hit-and-run on the A12 at Whalebone Lane North, has been opened at East London Coroner’s Court. The driver, charged with five offences, is due in Snaresbrook Crown Court on 25 August.
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Courts · Barking and DagenhamParole Board to decide Sunny Islam release behind closed doors
Sunny Islam, jailed in 2012 for rapes and assaults in East London, will have his parole reviewed in private. A victim requested a public hearing, but the Parole Board ruled against it, citing Islam’s reported anxiety. His minimum 11-year term expired in 2021.
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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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