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 July 2025 are around 156 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canning Town South crime rate of 3.07 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (6.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
Canning Town South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 18
  • Brunel Street with total crimes: 14
  • Canning Town Bus Station with total crimes: 11

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 areas in the Newham.

    • 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 areas in the Newham.

  • 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 July 2025 the Canning Town South has recorded 156 crimes with crime rate of 3.07 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canning Town South)CrimesRank (Canning Town South)CrimesRank (Canning Town South)
Stratford721 15,108 16,032 1
East Ham259 42,218 24,012 2
Forest Gate South397 21,298 52,388 4
Beckton271 31,539 32,545 3
Canning Town North207 61,409 42,284 5
Plaistow North215 51,175 71,875 8
Plaistow South191 101,100 92,022 6
Green Street West161 131,190 61,940 7
Plaistow West & Canning Town East196 71,086 101,746 9
Custom House191 91,144 81,698 12
Royal Victoria195 8903 161,056 23
Manor Park150 16888 171,732 10
Little Ilford154 15926 131,713 11
East Ham South189 11921 141,533 13
Stratford Olympic Park169 12991 121,441 16
Green Street East148 17789 191,445 14
Plashet109 22917 151,442 15
West Ham130 20775 211,372 17
Boleyn140 19780 201,370 18
Royal Albert126 21794 181,010 24
Maryland140 18763 221,064 20
Forest Gate North96 23748 231,234 19
Wall End93 24648 241,064 21

Canning Town South 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (39 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202524
May 202512
April 202527
March 202527
February 202512
January 202513
December 202412
November 202419
October 202411
September 202418
August 202424

A total of 173 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202515
May 202514
April 202517
March 202513
February 202514
January 202514
December 20247
November 202413
October 202426
September 202421
August 20245

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202533
May 202527
April 202519
March 202526
February 202528
January 202524
December 202440
November 202423
October 202425
September 202423
August 202432

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20251
April 20257
March 20259
February 20252
January 20259
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 146 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202512
April 202512
March 202514
February 20258
January 202514
December 202421
November 20246
October 202414
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20258
March 202514
February 20251
January 202513
December 20247
November 20243
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 202420
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20255
January 20252
November 20242
August 20245

A total of 93 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20258
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255
January 202510
December 20249
November 202413
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20258
April 20259
March 20258
February 20257
January 20251
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 434 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202539
May 202541
April 202538
March 202536
February 202542
January 202536
December 202436
November 202441
October 202451
September 202450
August 20246

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Canning Town South in July 2025

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

1. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Brunel Street (Map)
Total14
Theft from the person6
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Canning Town Bus Station (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Turner Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Clarkson Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bothwell Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Lower Lea Crossing (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Canning Town (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
9. Edwin Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Forty Acre Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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