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 May 2025 are around 174 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canning Town North crime rate of 3.48 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
Canning Town North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Wharfside Road with total crimes: 9
  • Maud Street with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the Newham.

    • 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 areas in the Newham.

  • 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 May 2025 the Canning Town North has recorded 174 crimes with crime rate of 3.48 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canning Town North)CrimesRank (Canning Town North)CrimesRank (Canning Town North)
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
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
Boleyn120 21780 201,370 18
Royal Albert99 22794 181,010 24
Forest Gate North80 23748 231,234 19
Wall End71 24648 241,064 21

Canning Town North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 390 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202544
March 202541
February 202537
January 202535
December 202426
November 202445
October 202436
September 202440
August 202446

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 20259
February 202511
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 202511
January 202513
December 20249
November 20247
October 20246
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 165 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 202522
February 202515
January 20257
December 202427
November 202415
October 202419
September 202422
August 20241
July 20244
May 20244

A total of 386 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202533
March 202526
February 202527
January 202536
December 202447
November 202430
October 202463
September 202447
August 202436
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 202412
November 202411
October 202413
September 202424
August 202411
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 98 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 202513
February 20259
January 20256
December 202413
November 202416
October 20248
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 152 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202520
March 202517
February 202519
January 202515
December 202418
November 202413
October 202413
September 202418
August 20244

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 202412
October 20249
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 140 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202515
March 20259
February 202514
January 20256
December 202414
November 202420
October 202416
September 202410
August 20243
July 20244
May 202411

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20255
February 20259
January 20259
December 20247
November 20249
October 20245
September 202410
August 20247
May 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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

High Crime Locations Canning Town North in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting5
Burglary2
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Wharfside Road (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Maud Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Oak Crescent (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Mary Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Durban Road (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ronald Avenue (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Liverpool Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. Bidder Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1

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