WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Canning Town South, Newham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Canning Town South, localized within Newham.

Total Crimes

179
trending_up +28.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

205.06per 1k
trending_up +2.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

7,126

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences39
Anti-social Behaviour34
Shoplifting27
Vehicle Crime21
Other Theft12
Theft from Person11
Burglary9
Robbery7
Drug Offences7
Public Order7
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Bicycle Theft2
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Brunel Street Map
Shoplifting: 12Vehicle crime: 4Violence and sexual offences: 3
20
On or near Canning Town Bus Station Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Violence and sexual offences: 4Robbery: 2
16
On or near Clarkson Road Map
Shoplifting: 7Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 2
15
On or near Emily Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 3Vehicle crime: 2
10
On or near Bus/Coach Station Map
Vehicle crime: 3Other theft: 2Burglary: 1
9
On or near Turner Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 7Burglary: 2
9
On or near Edwin Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Drugs: 1Other theft: 1
6
On or near Shirley Street Map
Shoplifting: 6
6
On or near Petra Way Map
Theft from the person: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2Vehicle crime: 1
6
On or near Canning Town Map
Public order: 2Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1
5

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Safety comparison within Newham district.

Local Rank

#23safest in Newham

National Safety

Top 1%Riskiest

City Average

133.19per 1k

Local Policing

Custom House

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

Drugs
Drug dealing and drug use will be an ongoing issue in all areas of London. The Team are well versed in warrant executions and will developing information for warrant applications. They will also be actively patrolling areas identified by the Ward Panel Chair and members of the public.

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

Utilise Stop and Search tactics in areas that have been highlighted by members of the public as drug hotspots.
Gather intel on suspected drug dealers - Seek authority to execute said warrants on premises suspected of housing dealers and their drugs.

Actioned: 24 Apr 2026

Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG)

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

Multilingual Officers will coordinate open meetings with the public and respond to requests, provide advice, support and reassurance.

Actioned: 24 Apr 2026

Robbery and cycle enabled phone snatches

Issued: 23 Feb 2026

Status Update

After school patrols in historically known robbery hotspots.
Coordinate with neighbouring wards and conduct joint operations

Actioned: 24 Apr 2026

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JUL9

Custom House Ward Panel

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6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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