Crime Rate in Beckton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beckton

The total recorded crimes in Beckton, Newham, UK in May 2025 are around 233 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beckton crime rate of 3.53 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 Beckton, encompassing approximately 66,020 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (1.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (30) incidents (50.00% increase)
Beckton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Hillcroft Road with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11

How safe is Beckton?

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

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, Beckton reported a higher crime volume than the Newham average, with 1,539 crimes compared to 1,213. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Beckton witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

    • In 2023, Beckton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newham average, with 2,545 crimes compared to 1,878. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Beckton witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newham, Beckton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Beckton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Beckton has recorded 233 crimes with crime rate of 3.53 ranking 2th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total Beckton crimes were 1,539. The crime rate of Beckton in 2024 was 23.31 (year) or 1.94 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beckton were around 2,545 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.55 (year) or 3.21 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Newham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beckton)CrimesRank (Beckton)CrimesRank (Beckton)
Stratford715 15,108 16,032 1
East Ham231 32,218 24,012 2
Forest Gate South224 41,298 52,388 4
Canning Town North174 61,409 42,284 5
Custom House194 51,144 81,698 12
Plaistow South161 81,100 92,022 6
Green Street West166 71,190 61,940 7
Plaistow North154 91,175 71,875 8
Plaistow West & Canning Town East135 151,086 101,746 9
Manor Park136 13888 171,732 10
Royal Victoria147 10903 161,056 23
Little Ilford137 12926 131,713 11
Canning Town South135 141,003 111,063 22
East Ham South138 11921 141,533 13
Stratford Olympic Park130 18991 121,441 16
Green Street East129 19789 191,445 14
Plashet121 20917 151,442 15
West Ham132 16775 211,372 17
Maryland132 17763 221,064 20
Boleyn120 21780 201,370 18
Royal Albert99 22794 181,010 24
Forest Gate North80 23748 231,234 19
Wall End71 24648 241,064 21

Beckton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (56 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (76 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 104 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (75 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (55 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (41 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 352 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202539
March 202532
February 202523
January 202523
December 202436
November 202449
October 202438
September 202435
August 202438

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20258
March 202512
February 202515
January 202519
December 202414
November 202412
October 202410
September 202410
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 493 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202559
March 202549
February 202540
January 202539
December 202441
November 202452
October 202457
September 202446
August 202447
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 231 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202520
March 202515
February 202516
January 202523
December 202423
November 202432
October 202436
September 202435
August 20241

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20249
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 557 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202556
March 202576
February 2025104
January 202575
December 202484
November 202455
October 202426
September 202441
August 202410

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 202511
February 20258
January 20254
December 20244
November 202415
October 20246
September 202412
August 202417

A total of 222 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202524
March 202524
February 202533
January 202520
December 202416
November 202423
October 202421
September 202424
August 20248

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 202410
November 20248
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 20248
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Beckton in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting11
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Hillcroft Road (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Drugs3
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stonewall (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Cow Leaze (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
6. Dockside Road (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime5
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Aaron Hill Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
9. Cowan Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Yarrow Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5

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