Becontree — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Metropolitan Police Service area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
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Recorded crime — June 2026
72 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (86): ▼ 14 (16%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences24 · 33%
- Anti-social behaviour18 · 25%
- Shoplifting5 · 7%
- Theft from the person5 · 7%
- Other theft4 · 6%
- Burglary3 · 4%
- Public order3 · 4%
- Robbery3 · 4%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
59 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect25 · 42%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified19 · 32%
- Awaiting court outcome13 · 22%
- Further investigation is not in the public interest1 · 2%
- Action to be taken by another organisation1 · 2%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Ward Panel 04/06/2026 ASB related incidents reported by residents and businesses primarily around alleyways backing onto Green Lane and Becontree Avenue and Dunkeld Road close to Goodmayes Park entrances. Residents have also reported rough sleeping at the back of their gardens which is linked to Goodmayes park. Data shows 15 ASB related incidents reported to police since last ward panel.
Becontree officers will conduct High visibility patrols along high footfall areas including Green Lane. Officers will continue to be a presence around schools and park entrances. Becontree team will also work in partnership with Redbridge SNT to tackle ASB related to Goodmayes park which is having direct affect on Becontree residents. One address has been identified on Gainsborough road and occupants will be issued with CPN in the coming weeks.
Set: 2026-06-04
Ward Panel 04/06/2026 Vehicle related crime reported by around Mayesbrook Road, Butler Road and Gainsborough Road. This involves speeding vehicles, loud vehicle noises, dangerous driving and driving not in accordance with licence or insurance. Councillor Saleem has highlighted this issue with senior leaders at LBBD and Police SLT.
In response, heightened high-visibility and covert patrols are being conducted at various times, focusing particularly on these areas. Officers will continue to provide practical crime prevention advice to residents on securing their vehicles and contents through face-to-face interactions and social media. This approach aims to raise awareness and prevent further incidents. One particular address has been identified as the sole cause of this issue. CPW has been issued. Team will be working ASB team from LBBD and will be issuing a CPN in the coming weeks. Further work is also being carried out with council to identify letting agent and landlord so eviction can be considered. Becontree team will also be conducting a speed gun operation on Mayesbrook Road due to residents reporting speeding vehicles.
Set: 2026-06-04
Ward Panel 04/06/2026 Burglary related incidents have been raised by many residents across the ward. Data shows 22 reported offences since last ward panel, Becontree ward remains one of the hot spots for burglary offences for Barking & Dagenham borough.
In response officers will continue to proactively patrol areas raised at varying times of the day and promote the use of Met Engage as a direct way of contacting their local SNT officers and providing crime prevention advice. Team will also be working with Redbridge Goodmayes SNT as most offences are linked to Goodmayes park or borders of Redbridge.
Set: 2026-06-04
Public events & surgeries
Met Engage- Street a week
2026-07-15 · RM8 2RS, Campden Crescent Dagenham
Coffee with Coppa
2026-07-16 · Oak Tree Cafe, 849 Longbridge Road Dagenham
Coffee with a Copper
2026-09-07 · RM8 2PA, Haydon Road Dagenham
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Metropolitan Police Service
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