Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM6 · Greater London
508
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM8 · Greater London
550
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Barking has less crime — 508 vs 550 incidents in April 2026.
Barking and Barking recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 508 and 550 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Barking recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 508 vs 550 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Barking is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Barking recorded 199 incidents of this type vs 197 in Barking. Overall, Barking had fewer total crimes (508 vs 550).