London safety check
Normal caution
Based on public recorded crime near Valence, Barking and Dagenham within 500m, through the Solo traveller lens.
Incidents
41
Trend
improving
Confidence
High
Most recent public police data available: August 2026.
August 2026 looks typical for this spot: 41 incidents against a 12-month average of 42.5.
Visitor-friendly by day, calmer in the evening, and best for stays that do not need West End proximity.
Nearest rail-based stations from the TfL Unified API.
Chadwell Heath
1.3km away · Elizabeth line
Goodmayes
1.9km away · Elizabeth line
Becontree
1.9km away · District
Dagenham Heathway
1.9km away · District
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