Crime Rate in East Ham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Ham

The total recorded crimes in East Ham, Newham, UK in May 2025 are around 231 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Ham crime rate of 1.88 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (38.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-22.03% decrease)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
East Ham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 32
  • Myrtle Road with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the East Ham has recorded 231 crimes with crime rate of 1.88 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Ham)CrimesRank (East Ham)CrimesRank (East Ham)
Stratford715 15,108 16,032 1
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
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

East Ham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (49 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (66 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 459 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202543
March 202545
February 202556
January 202561
December 202449
November 202448
October 202457
September 202444
August 202421
July 20242
May 202412

A total of 175 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202521
March 202515
February 202518
January 202519
December 202420
November 202419
October 202424
September 202421
August 202410

A total of 514 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202544
March 202563
February 202535
January 202536
December 202460
November 202455
October 202457
September 202463
August 202434
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 493 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202559
March 202554
February 202538
January 202539
December 202450
November 202442
October 202450
September 202449
August 202466

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 20256
February 202512
January 20257
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 202512
February 202512
January 20259
December 20244
November 202413
October 202413
September 202424
August 202411
July 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 139 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 202513
February 202511
January 202516
December 202424
November 202415
October 202412
September 202414
August 202414
July 20241

A total of 275 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202525
March 202524
February 202521
January 202523
December 202428
November 202431
October 202438
September 202439
August 202414
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 155 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202519
March 202510
February 202514
January 202514
December 202421
November 202430
October 202413
September 202413
August 202412
May 20241

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 245 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202520
March 202518
February 202528
January 202534
December 202436
November 202428
October 202424
September 202421
August 202413

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202512
March 20258
February 202513
January 20255
December 20248
November 20245
October 202414
September 202415
August 20245

High Crime Locations East Ham in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total32
Theft from the person8
Public order4
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Myrtle Road (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. High Street North (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bendish Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
6. Henry Road (Map)
Total7
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Streatfeild Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Didsbury Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. A117 (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1

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