Crime Rate in East Ham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Ham South

The total recorded crimes in East Ham South, Newham, UK in May 2025 are around 138 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Ham South crime rate of 1.85 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 South, encompassing approximately 74,577 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (28.12% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-37.25% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
East Ham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Masefield Gardens with total crimes: 25
  • Blaney Crescent with total crimes: 13
  • Marlow Road with total crimes: 12

How safe is East Ham South?

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

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, East Ham South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newham average, with 921 crimes compared to 1213.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Ham South recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

    • In 2023, East Ham South had fewer crimes than the Newham average, with 1,533 crimes compared to 1,878. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Ham South recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newham, East Ham South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

East Ham South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Ham South has recorded 138 crimes with crime rate of 1.85 ranking 11th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total East Ham South crimes were 921. The crime rate of East Ham South in 2024 was 12.35 (year) or 1.03 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Ham South were around 1,533 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.56 (year) or 1.71 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Newham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Ham South)CrimesRank (East Ham South)CrimesRank (East Ham South)
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
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
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202532
March 202526
February 202514
January 202523
December 202415
November 202418
October 202429
September 202427
August 202434

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 202410
November 20241
October 20248
September 20243
August 202416

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202514
February 202512
January 202514
December 202410
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 146 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202517
February 20257
January 202522
December 202414
November 202416
October 202423
September 202418
August 20246

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20259
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 202412
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 20249
November 202412
October 202410
September 202413
August 20242

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202551
March 202548
February 202537
January 202524
December 202438
November 202440
October 202442
September 202426
August 202426

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202516
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
August 20241

High Crime Locations East Ham South in May 2025

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

1. Masefield Gardens (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting7
Other theft5
Robbery4
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Blaney Crescent (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Marlow Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour12
4. Jenkins Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Denbigh Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lonsdale Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. High Street South (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Folkestone Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
9. Vicarage Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Masterman Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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