Crime Rate in Boleyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boleyn

The total recorded crimes in Boleyn, Newham, UK in May 2025 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boleyn crime rate of 0.89 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 Boleyn, encompassing approximately 135,501 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (3.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Boleyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • King'S Road with total crimes: 10
  • Imperial Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Tudor Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Boleyn?

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

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, Boleyn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newham average, with 780 crimes compared to 1213.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Boleyn recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

    • In 2023, Boleyn had fewer crimes than the Newham average, with 1,370 crimes compared to 1,878. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Boleyn recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Boleyn Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Boleyn has recorded 120 crimes with crime rate of 0.89 ranking 21th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total Boleyn crimes were 780. The crime rate of Boleyn in 2024 was 5.76 (year) or 0.48 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boleyn were around 1,370 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.11 (year) or 0.84 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Newham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boleyn)CrimesRank (Boleyn)CrimesRank (Boleyn)
Stratford715 15,108 16,032 1
East Ham231 32,218 24,012 2
Beckton233 21,539 32,545 3
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
Royal Albert99 22794 181,010 24
Forest Gate North80 23748 231,234 19
Wall End71 24648 241,064 21

Boleyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 276 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202528
March 202524
February 202520
January 202530
December 202424
November 202419
October 202431
September 202427
August 202444

A total of 127 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 202513
February 202511
January 202513
December 20247
November 202419
October 202411
September 202423
August 20242

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202528
March 202530
February 202527
January 202532
December 202423
November 202429
October 202429
September 202424
August 202428

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20258
February 20259
January 202514
December 202413
November 202411
October 202410
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 202410
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20257
February 202510
January 202511
December 20248
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 202511
February 20254
January 20259
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20259
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
August 20241

High Crime Locations Boleyn in May 2025

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

1. King'S Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Imperial Mews (Map)
Total9
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Tudor Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery2
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Geoffrey Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kylemore Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Castle Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Florence Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
8. Redclyffe Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. William Morley Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Greenleaf Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1

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