Crime Rate in East Ham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Ham

The total recorded crimes in East Ham, Newham, UK in July 2025 are around 259 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Ham 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 East Ham, encompassing approximately 123,178 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (48.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (-1.69% decrease)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)
East Ham Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street North with total crimes: 22
  • Myrtle Road with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17

How safe is East Ham?

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

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, East Ham reported a higher crime volume than the Newham average, with 2,218 crimes compared to 1,213. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, East Ham witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

    • In 2023, East Ham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newham average, with 4,012 crimes compared to 1,878. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, East Ham witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newham, East Ham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

East Ham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the East Ham has recorded 259 crimes with crime rate of 2.10 ranking 4th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total East Ham crimes were 2,218. The crime rate of East Ham in 2024 was 18.01 (year) or 1.50 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Ham were around 4,012 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.57 (year) or 2.71 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Newham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Ham)CrimesRank (East Ham)CrimesRank (East Ham)
Stratford721 15,108 16,032 1
Forest Gate South397 21,298 52,388 4
Beckton271 31,539 32,545 3
Canning Town North207 61,409 42,284 5
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

East Ham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 58 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (54 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (61 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20251
April 202512
March 20258
February 202513
January 20255
December 20248
November 20245
October 202414

A total of 261 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202519
May 202526
April 202525
March 202524
February 202521
January 202523
December 202428
November 202431
October 202438

A total of 528 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202559
May 202561
April 202544
March 202563
February 202535
January 202536
December 202460
November 202455
October 202457

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202514
May 202514
April 20258
March 202512
February 202512
January 20259
December 20244
November 202413
October 202413

A total of 490 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202545
May 202546
April 202559
March 202554
February 202538
January 202539
December 202450
November 202442
October 202450

A total of 160 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 20258
April 202519
March 202510
February 202514
January 202514
December 202421
November 202430
October 202413

A total of 428 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202529
May 202521
April 202543
March 202545
February 202556
January 202561
December 202449
November 202448
October 202457

A total of 161 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20258
April 202521
March 202515
February 202518
January 202519
December 202420
November 202419
October 202424

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 202510
April 202512
March 20256
February 202512
January 20257
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248

A total of 132 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 20256
April 202513
March 202513
February 202511
January 202516
December 202424
November 202415
October 202412

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
November 20246
October 20244

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 256 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202524
May 202523
April 202520
March 202518
February 202528
January 202534
December 202436
November 202428
October 202424

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations East Ham in July 2025

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

1. High Street North (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
2. Myrtle Road (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour14
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Skeffington Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Robbery2
Other theft1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pilgrims Way (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lloyd Road (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Henry Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
10. Ladysmith Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1

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