Crime Rate in East Ham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Ham

The total recorded crimes in East Ham, Newham, UK in March 2025 are around 273 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Ham crime rate of 2.22 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (45) incidents (-19.64% decrease)
East Ham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 35
  • High Street North with total crimes: 25
  • Lloyd Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the East Ham has recorded 273 crimes with crime rate of 2.22 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newham)CrimesRank (Newham)CrimesRank (Newham)
Stratford707 15,108 16,032 1
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
Custom House161 81,144 81,698 12
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

East Ham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (92 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (86 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 487 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202556
January 202561
December 202449
November 202448
October 202457
September 202444
August 202421
July 20242
May 202412
April 202492

A total of 170 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 468 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202563
February 202535
January 202536
December 202460
November 202455
October 202457
September 202463
August 202434
July 20241
May 20245
April 202459

A total of 270 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202521
January 202523
December 202428
November 202431
October 202438
September 202439
August 202414
July 20242
May 20244
April 202446

A total of 133 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202511
January 202516
December 202424
November 202415
October 202412
September 202414
August 202414
July 20241
April 202413

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
April 20243

A total of 137 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202514
January 202514
December 202421
November 202430
October 202413
September 202413
August 202412
May 20241
April 20249

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 20259
December 20244
November 202413
October 202413
September 202424
August 202411
July 20241
April 202416

A total of 474 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202538
January 202539
December 202450
November 202442
October 202450
September 202449
August 202466
April 202486

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 233 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202528
January 202534
December 202436
November 202428
October 202424
September 202421
August 202413
April 202431

High Crime Locations East Ham in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total35
Theft from the person18
Robbery4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Public order2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
2. High Street North (Map)
Total25
Theft from the person6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Robbery1
3. Lloyd Road (Map)
Total17
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Myrtle Road (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour6
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Skeffington Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Public order1
7. East Ham (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hockley Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Bendish Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1

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