Crime Rate in Custom House: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Custom House

The total recorded crimes in Custom House, Newham, UK in May 2025 are around 194 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Custom House crime rate of 2.10 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 Custom House, encompassing approximately 92,226 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (860.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-27.03% decrease)
Custom House Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 45
  • Lynx Way with total crimes: 8
  • Woodcocks with total crimes: 7

How safe is Custom House?

To understand the safety of Custom House, we need to analyze Custom House crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, Custom House demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newham average, with 1144 crimes compared to 1213.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Custom House witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

    • In 2023, Custom House had fewer crimes than the Newham average, with 1,698 crimes compared to 1,878. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Custom House witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newham, Custom House has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Custom House Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Custom House has recorded 194 crimes with crime rate of 2.10 ranking 5th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total Custom House crimes were 1,144. The crime rate of Custom House in 2024 was 12.40 (year) or 1.03 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Custom House were around 1,698 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.41 (year) or 1.53 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Newham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Custom House)CrimesRank (Custom House)CrimesRank (Custom House)
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
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

Custom House Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (29 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).

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202537
March 202537
February 202528
January 202526
December 202416
November 202419
October 202417
September 202421
August 202424

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 202514
February 202514
January 202515
December 20248
November 202412
October 202423
September 202412
August 20243

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20258
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202542
March 202534
February 202534
January 202539
December 202433
November 202444
October 202444
September 202438
August 202432
June 20242

A total of 184 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202524
March 202518
February 202520
January 202514
December 202413
November 202420
October 202426
September 202427
August 20243

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 20255
March 20253
February 20258
January 20258
December 20243
November 20249
October 20249
September 20244

A total of 216 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202524
March 202522
February 202518
January 202515
December 202417
November 202433
October 202432
September 202429
August 202411

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 202411
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 202510
February 20255
January 20258
December 202413
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242

High Crime Locations Custom House in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Custom House postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total45
Shoplifting43
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Lynx Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Woodcocks (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Devonshire Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cundy Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lambert Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Otley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Victoria Dock Road (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

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