Crime Rate in Newham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newham

The total recorded crimes in Newham, UK in March 2025 are around 4,138 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newham crime rate of 11.79 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 Newham, encompassing approximately 351,030 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (933) incidents (24.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (753) incidents (25.08% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (435) incidents (7.94% increase)
Newham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 109
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 92
  • Tennyson Avenue with total crimes: 48

Newham Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Newham?

To understand the safety of Newham, we need to analyze Newham crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Newham has recorded 29,113 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 82.94 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 198 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 45,081 crimes with a crime rate of 128.42, ranking it 48 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Inner London:

    • In 2024, Newham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Inner London average, with 29113 crimes compared to 41876.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Newham recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Newham had fewer crimes than the Inner London average, with 45,081 crimes compared to 65,978. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, Newham recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Newham is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Inner London, Newham has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Newham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Stratford (707 crimes), and the safest, Wall End (76 crimes), is 631 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Newham.

Similarly, the area of Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town (476 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Wallend North (29 crimes), with a difference of 447 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Newham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Stratford707
East Ham273
Beckton242
Forest Gate South215
Plaistow North195

Safest Wards:

Royal Victoria104
Maryland104
Forest Gate North79
Royal Albert78
Wall End76

Most Dangerous Areas:

Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town476
Stratford Central279
Canning Town South & Bow Creek255
East Ham Central235
Beckton139

Safest Areas:

West Ham Park47
North Woolwich47
Plashet East47
Forest Gate East37
Wallend North29

Newham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Newham has recorded 4,138 crimes with crime rate of 11.79 ranking 7468th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 13 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2024, the total Newham crimes were 29,113. The crime rate of Newham in 2024 was 82.94 (year) or 6.91 (month) ranking it 198 danzarous in the UK. Newham ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 11 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newham were around 45,081 crimes with yearly crime rate of 128.42 (year) or 10.70 (month) ranking 48 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Inner London, Newham ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 12 as per crime rate of Newham

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Westminster30,409 17237,090 2370,073 2
Tower Hamlets3,939 1627,666 744,863 10
Wandsworth2,770 1518,729 1433,487 14
Lewisham2,988 1421,182 1336,745 13
Haringey2,989 1219,939 1237,871 11
Hammersmith and Fulham2,202 815,789 1027,203 7
Lambeth3,714 1027,602 946,516 9
Hackney3,231 923,027 838,373 8
Southwark4,330 729,850 646,312 6
Islington3,829 626,124 441,409 5
Kensington and Chelsea2,331 517,023 528,947 4
Camden7,591 455,577 390,410 3
City of London2,746 337,556 136,404 1

Newham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (933 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (753 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 751 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 602 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (836 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (636 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 894 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 683 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (896 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (796 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (978 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (790 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (877 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (821 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (893 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (786 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 429 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202550
February 202541
January 202556
December 202452
November 202461
October 202469
September 202449
August 202448
July 20243

A total of 2879 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 319.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 412 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025356
February 2025406
January 2025395
December 2024403
November 2024399
October 2024412
September 2024387
August 2024119
July 20242

A total of 1212 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 134.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025146
February 2025145
January 2025149
December 2024173
November 2024136
October 2024176
September 2024164
August 2024120
July 20243

A total of 179 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202517
January 202523
December 202415
November 202415
October 202434
September 202418
August 202422

A total of 2399 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 299.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 397 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025279
February 2025309
January 2025319
December 2024319
November 2024313
October 2024397
September 2024381
August 202482

A total of 1170 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 130.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025122
February 2025129
January 2025126
December 2024153
November 2024171
October 2024150
September 2024152
August 2024166
July 20241

A total of 1990 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 199.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 318 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025260
February 2025318
January 2025251
December 2024265
November 2024289
October 2024220
September 2024252
August 2024130
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 6978 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 697.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 978 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025933
February 2025751
January 2025836
December 2024894
November 2024896
October 2024978
September 2024877
August 2024786
July 202423
June 20244

A total of 2984 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 331.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 456 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025393
February 2025321
January 2025374
December 2024431
November 2024430
October 2024456
September 2024452
August 2024112
July 202415

A total of 1404 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 140.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025167
February 2025137
January 2025146
December 2024177
November 2024183
October 2024216
September 2024187
August 2024176
July 202413
June 20242

A total of 2942 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 326.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 448 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025435
February 2025403
January 2025377
December 2024421
November 2024448
October 2024382
September 2024277
August 2024182
July 202417

A total of 5974 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 746.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 893 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025753
February 2025602
January 2025636
December 2024683
November 2024796
October 2024790
September 2024821
August 2024893

A total of 306 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202528
January 202524
December 202445
November 202453
October 202456
September 202455
August 202414
July 20244

A total of 1207 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 134.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025182
February 2025131
January 2025158
December 2024141
November 2024162
October 2024175
September 2024157
August 202497
July 20244

High Crime Locations Newham in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total109
Theft from the person57
Shoplifting25
Other theft9
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime5
Drugs4
Robbery3
Bicycle theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total92
Theft from the person31
Shoplifting21
Drugs14
Other theft11
Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime3
Robbery3
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Tennyson Avenue (Map)
Total48
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft9
Robbery6
Public order6
Theft from the person3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3
4. Tramway Avenue (Map)
Total35
Theft from the person9
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting26
Theft from the person8
Other crime1
6. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting31
Burglary3
Robbery1

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