Crime Rate in Canning Town South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canning Town South

The total recorded crimes in Canning Town South, Newham, UK in March 2025 are around 154 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canning Town South crime rate of 3.03 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 South, encompassing approximately 50,849 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
Canning Town South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 42
  • Turner Street with total crimes: 9
  • Clarkson Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Canning Town South?

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

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, Canning Town South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newham average, with 1003 crimes compared to 1213.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Canning Town South witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Canning Town South had fewer crimes than the Newham average, with 1,063 crimes compared to 1,878. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Canning Town South recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Canning Town South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Canning Town South has recorded 154 crimes with crime rate of 3.03 ranking 11th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total Canning Town South crimes were 1,003. The crime rate of Canning Town South in 2024 was 19.72 (year) or 1.64 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Canning Town South were around 1,063 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.90 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking 22 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
Canning Town North161 91,409 42,284 5
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
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (41 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20251
January 202513
December 20247
November 20243
September 20246
August 20244
April 20247

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20259
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20258
January 202514
December 202421
November 20246
October 202414
September 202412
August 20245
May 20242
April 202412

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202512
January 202513
December 202412
November 202419
October 202411
September 202418
August 202424
April 202431

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202528
January 202524
December 202440
November 202423
October 202425
September 202423
August 202432
July 20243
May 20244
April 202422

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20251
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202514
January 202514
December 20247
November 202413
October 202426
September 202421
August 20245
April 202418

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 202420
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 202411
August 20246
July 20241
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 300 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202542
January 202536
December 202436
November 202441
October 202451
September 202450
August 20246
April 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 202510
December 20249
November 202413
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
May 20246
April 202412

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
November 20242
August 20245

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Canning Town South in March 2025

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

1. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting31
Burglary3
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Turner Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Clarkson Road (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Royal Victoria (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lower Lea Crossing (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Shirley Street (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
7. Gorse Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
8. Brunel Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Canning Town Bus Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Ivy Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1

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