Crime Rate in Newham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newham

The total recorded crimes in Newham, UK in July 2025 are around 4,804 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newham crime rate of 13.69 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1171) incidents (10.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1115) incidents (12.06% increase)
  • Other theft: (402) incidents (7.77% increase)
Newham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 91
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 83
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 65

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 (721 crimes), and the safest, Wall End (93 crimes), is 628 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Newham.

Similarly, the area of Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town (456 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Little Ilford West (41 crimes), with a difference of 415 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Newham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Stratford721
Forest Gate South397
Beckton271
East Ham259
Plaistow North215

Safest Wards:

West Ham130
Royal Albert126
Plashet109
Forest Gate North96
Wall End93

Most Dangerous Areas:

Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town456
Stratford Central295
Canning Town South & Bow Creek270
East Ham Central205
Stratford East195

Safest Areas:

Plashet East54
East Ham South West53
Wallend North48
Forest Gate East45
Little Ilford West41

Newham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Newham has recorded 4,804 crimes with crime rate of 13.69 ranking 26th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Wandsworth3,337 1518,729 1433,487 14
Lewisham3,390 1421,182 1336,745 13
Haringey3,595 1219,939 1237,871 11
Tower Hamlets4,892 1127,666 744,863 10
Hammersmith and Fulham2,454 815,789 1027,203 7
Lambeth4,605 1027,602 946,516 9
Hackney3,917 923,027 838,373 8
Southwark4,574 729,850 646,312 6
Islington3,992 626,124 441,409 5
Kensington and Chelsea2,552 517,023 528,947 4
Camden7,519 455,577 390,410 3
Westminster28,019 2237,090 2370,073 2
City of London825 137,556 136,404 1

Newham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1171 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1115 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1064 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (995 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (956 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (847 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (947 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (813 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2201 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 183.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025238
June 2025222
May 2025204
April 2025148
March 2025167
February 2025137
January 2025146
December 2024177
November 2024183
October 2024216
September 2024187
August 2024176

A total of 1621 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025103
June 202591
May 2025128
April 2025130
March 2025122
February 2025129
January 2025126
December 2024153
November 2024171
October 2024150
September 2024152
August 2024166

A total of 627 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202551
May 202561
April 202541
March 202550
February 202541
January 202556
December 202452
November 202461
October 202469
September 202449
August 202448

A total of 4524 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 377.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 477 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025383
June 2025432
May 2025477
April 2025355
March 2025356
February 2025406
January 2025395
December 2024403
November 2024399
October 2024412
September 2024387
August 2024119

A total of 3690 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 307.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 397 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025356
June 2025262
May 2025348
April 2025325
March 2025279
February 2025309
January 2025319
December 2024319
November 2024313
October 2024397
September 2024381
August 202482

A total of 11089 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 924.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1171 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251171
June 20251064
May 2025956
April 2025947
March 2025933
February 2025751
January 2025836
December 2024894
November 2024896
October 2024978
September 2024877
August 2024786

A total of 4434 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 369.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 456 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025402
June 2025373
May 2025380
April 2025310
March 2025393
February 2025321
January 2025374
December 2024431
November 2024430
October 2024456
September 2024452
August 2024112

A total of 1742 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 145.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025180
June 2025171
May 20257
April 2025181
March 2025182
February 2025131
January 2025158
December 2024141
November 2024162
October 2024175
September 2024157
August 202497

A total of 247 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202510
May 202516
April 202516
March 202535
February 202517
January 202523
December 202415
November 202415
October 202434
September 202418
August 202422

A total of 1783 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 148.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025131
June 2025154
May 2025140
April 2025149
March 2025146
February 2025145
January 2025149
December 2024173
November 2024136
October 2024176
September 2024164
August 2024120

A total of 4191 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 349.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 448 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025344
June 2025282
May 2025283
April 2025357
March 2025435
February 2025403
January 2025377
December 2024421
November 2024448
October 2024382
September 2024277
August 2024182

A total of 9744 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 812.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1115 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251115
June 2025995
May 2025847
April 2025813
March 2025753
February 2025602
January 2025636
December 2024683
November 2024796
October 2024790
September 2024821
August 2024893

A total of 2852 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 237.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 318 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025260
June 2025184
May 2025192
April 2025231
March 2025260
February 2025318
January 2025251
December 2024265
November 2024289
October 2024220
September 2024252
August 2024130

A total of 500 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202557
May 202555
April 202539
March 202527
February 202528
January 202524
December 202445
November 202453
October 202456
September 202455
August 202414

High Crime Locations Newham in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total91
Theft from the person26
Shoplifting20
Other theft14
Violence and sexual offences10
Drugs8
Vehicle crime5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
Bicycle theft2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total83
Theft from the person21
Other theft21
Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences11
Drugs6
Public order3
Possession of weapons2
Bicycle theft2
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total65
Shoplifting55
Theft from the person7
Other theft3
4. Litchfield Avenue (Map)
Total44
Shoplifting37
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft2
5. Post Office Approach (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
6. Tramway Avenue (Map)
Total35
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person6
Criminal damage and arson3
Bicycle theft2

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