Crime Rate in Plaistow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plaistow

The total recorded crimes in Plaistow, Bromley, UK in May 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plaistow crime rate of 2.16 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Plaistow, encompassing approximately 39,341 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-48.15% decrease)
Plaistow Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Longfield with total crimes: 18
  • Hillcrest Road with total crimes: 9
  • Morgan Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Plaistow?

To understand the safety of Plaistow, we need to analyze Plaistow crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bromley:

    • In 2024, Plaistow demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromley average, with 668 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Plaistow recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

    • In 2023, Plaistow had fewer crimes than the Bromley average, with 1,077 crimes compared to 1,307. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Plaistow recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bromley, Plaistow has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Plaistow Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Plaistow has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 2.16 ranking 12th out of 21 in the Bromley, UK

In 2024, the total Plaistow crimes were 668. The crime rate of Plaistow in 2024 was 16.98 (year) or 1.41 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Bromley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Plaistow were around 1,077 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.38 (year) or 2.28 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Bromley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plaistow)CrimesRank (Plaistow)CrimesRank (Plaistow)
Bromley Town218 21,774 13,055 1
Penge & Cator276 11,468 22,548 3
St Paul's Cray206 31,319 32,630 2
Orpington114 9916 51,791 4
Crystal Palace & Anerley151 51,063 41,336 9
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope154 4858 81,373 8
St Mary Cray119 8902 71,563 5
Kelsey & Eden Park111 10907 61,553 6
Bromley Common & Holwood126 6775 91,421 7
Mottingham121 7711 11979 14
Farnborough & Crofton103 11746 101,144 10
Shortlands & Park Langley78 14549 151,109 11
Bickley & Sundridge63 17553 141,007 13
Chislehurst84 13583 13951 16
Clock House74 15471 17972 15
Hayes & Coney Hall65 16477 16880 17
Biggin Hill59 18447 18803 18
Darwin41 22349 22722 19
Petts Wood & Knoll51 19385 19669 20
Chelsfield45 20382 20595 21
West Wickham42 21377 21582 22

Plaistow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 202516
February 202514
January 20259
December 202413
November 202423
October 202415
September 202413
August 202424

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 202410
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202527
March 20258
February 20259
January 202513
December 202410
November 202428
October 202417
September 202420
August 20246

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 20259
February 202516
January 202519
December 202412
November 202417
October 202412
September 202416
August 20243

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202523
March 202521
February 202522
January 202518
December 202422
November 202421
October 202428
September 202420
August 202420
July 20241

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 202410
October 20248
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 202412
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20259
December 202415
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Plaistow in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Plaistow postcode area is presented below.

1. Longfield (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Hillcrest Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Morgan Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Welbeck Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Sudbury Crescent (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. London Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gladwell Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Minster Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. High Tor Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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