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 July 2025 are around 207 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canning Town North crime rate of 4.14 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (35.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-30.14% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Canning Town North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Beckton Road with total crimes: 13
  • Mona Street with total crimes: 10

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 July 2025 the Canning Town North has recorded 207 crimes with crime rate of 4.14 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canning Town North)CrimesRank (Canning Town North)CrimesRank (Canning Town North)
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
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
Canning Town South156 141,003 111,063 22
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 North 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 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (73 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 514 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202573
May 202540
April 202544
March 202541
February 202537
January 202535
December 202426
November 202445
October 202436
September 202440
August 202446

A total of 177 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 202515
April 202520
March 202517
February 202519
January 202515
December 202418
November 202413
October 202413
September 202418
August 20244

A total of 467 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202539
May 202530
April 202533
March 202526
February 202527
January 202536
December 202447
November 202430
October 202463
September 202447
August 202436

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 202512
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 202412
October 20249
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
April 20258
March 20255
February 20259
January 20259
December 20247
November 20249
October 20245
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 188 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202514
May 202515
April 202514
March 202522
February 202515
January 20257
December 202427
November 202415
October 202419
September 202422
August 20241

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202515
May 202511
April 202513
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 202412
November 202411
October 202413
September 202424
August 202411

A total of 161 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 202515
April 202513
March 20259
February 202511
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 100 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 202511
January 202513
December 20249
November 20247
October 20246
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 108 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20258
April 20255
March 202513
February 20259
January 20256
December 202413
November 202416
October 20248
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Canning Town North in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Beckton Road (Map)
Total13
Other theft4
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Drugs1
3. Mona Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Bidder Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Wharfside Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Oak Crescent (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Memorial Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Violet Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
9. Valerian Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Durban Road (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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