Crime Rate in Canning Town North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canning Town North

The total recorded crimes in Canning Town North, Newham, UK in March 2025 are around 161 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canning Town North crime rate of 3.22 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 Canning Town North, encompassing approximately 49,967 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (10.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
Canning Town North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Mary Street with total crimes: 10
  • Oak Crescent with total crimes: 9

How safe is Canning Town North?

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

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, Canning Town North reported a higher crime volume than the Newham average, with 1,409 crimes compared to 1,213. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Canning Town North witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Canning Town North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newham average, with 2,284 crimes compared to 1,878. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Canning Town North witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Canning Town North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Canning Town North has recorded 161 crimes with crime rate of 3.22 ranking 9th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total Canning Town North crimes were 1,409. The crime rate of Canning Town North in 2024 was 28.20 (year) or 2.35 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Canning Town North were around 2,284 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.71 (year) or 3.81 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Newham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newham)CrimesRank (Newham)CrimesRank (Newham)
Stratford707 15,108 16,032 1
East Ham273 22,218 24,012 2
Beckton242 31,539 32,545 3
Forest Gate South215 41,298 52,388 4
Plaistow North195 51,175 71,875 8
Plaistow South153 121,100 92,022 6
Green Street West189 61,190 61,940 7
Stratford Olympic Park186 7991 121,441 16
Custom House161 81,144 81,698 12
Plaistow West & Canning Town East124 161,086 101,746 9
Manor Park119 18888 171,732 10
East Ham South157 10921 141,533 13
Little Ilford143 13926 131,713 11
Canning Town South154 111,003 111,063 22
Green Street East142 14789 191,445 14
Plashet138 15917 151,442 15
Royal Victoria104 20903 161,056 23
West Ham119 19775 211,372 17
Boleyn119 17780 201,370 18
Royal Albert78 23794 181,010 24
Forest Gate North79 22748 231,234 19
Maryland104 21763 221,064 20
Wall End76 24648 241,064 21

Canning Town North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (45 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202537
January 202535
December 202426
November 202445
October 202436
September 202440
August 202446
April 202419

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
April 20249

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 202412
November 202411
October 202413
September 202424
August 202411
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 202415

A total of 92 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20259
January 20256
December 202413
November 202416
October 20248
September 202411
August 20249
April 20247

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 202412
October 20249
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202519
January 202515
December 202418
November 202413
October 202413
September 202418
August 20244
April 202426

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202527
January 202536
December 202447
November 202430
October 202463
September 202447
August 202436
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 202435

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 202513
December 20249
November 20247
October 20246
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 202417

A total of 153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202515
January 20257
December 202427
November 202415
October 202419
September 202422
August 20241
July 20244
May 20244
April 202417

A total of 148 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202514
January 20256
December 202414
November 202420
October 202416
September 202410
August 20243
July 20244
May 202411
April 202441

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20259
December 20247
November 20249
October 20245
September 202410
August 20247
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
April 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Canning Town North in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Mary Street (Map)
Total10
Burglary3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oak Crescent (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Burglary2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
5. Memorial Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Durban Road (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Mona Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Robbery1
8. Liverpool Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime4
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Star Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
10. Ladysmith Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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