Crime Rate in Custom House: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Custom House

The total recorded crimes in Custom House, Newham, UK in March 2025 are around 161 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Custom House crime rate of 1.75 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (32.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)
Custom House Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hoskin'S Close with total crimes: 9
  • Devonshire Road with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Custom House has recorded 161 crimes with crime rate of 1.75 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newham)CrimesRank (Newham)CrimesRank (Newham)
Stratford707 15,108 16,032 1
East Ham273 22,218 24,012 2
Beckton242 31,539 32,545 3
Forest Gate South215 41,298 52,388 4
Canning Town North161 91,409 42,284 5
Plaistow North195 51,175 71,875 8
Plaistow South153 121,100 92,022 6
Green Street West189 61,190 61,940 7
Stratford Olympic Park186 7991 121,441 16
Plaistow West & Canning Town East124 161,086 101,746 9
Manor Park119 18888 171,732 10
East Ham South157 10921 141,533 13
Little Ilford143 13926 131,713 11
Canning Town South154 111,003 111,063 22
Green Street East142 14789 191,445 14
Plashet138 15917 151,442 15
Royal Victoria104 20903 161,056 23
West Ham119 19775 211,372 17
Boleyn119 17780 201,370 18
Royal Albert78 23794 181,010 24
Forest Gate North79 22748 231,234 19
Maryland104 21763 221,064 20
Wall End76 24648 241,064 21

Custom House Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 166 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202520
January 202514
December 202413
November 202420
October 202426
September 202427
August 20243
April 202425

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

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

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202534
January 202539
December 202433
November 202444
October 202444
September 202438
August 202432
June 20242
April 202429

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202514
January 202515
December 20248
November 202412
October 202423
September 202412
August 20243
April 202426

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 202411
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 202410
April 20242

A total of 194 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20258
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 20241
August 20247
April 202413

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 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
April 20241

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20258
December 20243
November 20249
October 20249
September 20244
April 202488

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Custom House in March 2025

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

1. Hoskin'S Close (Map)
Total9
Drugs7
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Devonshire Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Other theft4
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
4. Cundy Road (Map)
Total7
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
5. Normandy Terrace (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
6. Victoria Dock Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Long Mark Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hospital (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Betts Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Alnwick Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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