Triptons was an electoral ward in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham from 1978 to 2002. It returned three councillors to Barking and Dagenham London Borough Council. The ward was subject to a minor boundary revision in 1994.
The name of the borough and council changed from Barking to Barking and Dagenham on 1 January 1980. Part of the ward northwest of Burnside Road was transferred to Goodmayes in the London Borough of Redbridge on 1 April 1994.
The election on 7 May 1998 took place on the same day as the 1998 Greater London Authority referendum.
The election took place on 5 May 1994.
The election took place on 3 May 1990. From 1 April 1994 until after the 5 May 1994 election, the new ward of Becontree was represented by the Triptons ward councillors.
The election took place on 8 May 1986.
The election took place on 6 May 1982.
The by-election took place on 4 December 1980, following the death of William Bellamy.
The election took place on 4 May 1978.