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 May 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canning Town South crime rate of 2.65 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (7.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
Canning Town South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 35
  • Clarkson Road with total crimes: 12
  • Canning Town Bus Station 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 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 May 2025 the Canning Town South has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 2.65 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canning Town South)CrimesRank (Canning Town South)CrimesRank (Canning Town South)
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
Canning Town North174 61,409 42,284 5
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
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202519
March 202526
February 202528
January 202524
December 202440
November 202423
October 202425
September 202423
August 202432
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 202411
August 20246
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255
January 202510
December 20249
November 202413
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
May 20246

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 144 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202514
February 20258
January 202514
December 202421
November 20246
October 202414
September 202412
August 20245
May 20242

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 377 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Canning Town South in May 2025

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

1. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting31
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Clarkson Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Robbery4
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Canning Town Bus Station (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Emily Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime3
5. Brunel Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Lower Lea Crossing (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Caxton Street North (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Canning Town (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
9. Shirley Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
10. Petra Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2

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