Crime Rate in Green Street West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Green Street West

The total recorded crimes in Green Street West, Newham, UK in May 2025 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Green Street West crime rate of 1.26 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 Green Street West, encompassing approximately 131,347 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (2.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
Green Street West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 28
  • Cheshunt Road with total crimes: 11
  • B167 with total crimes: 10

How safe is Green Street West?

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

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, Green Street West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newham average, with 1190 crimes compared to 1213.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Green Street West witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

    • In 2023, Green Street West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newham average, with 1,940 crimes compared to 1,878. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Green Street West witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newham, Green Street West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Green Street West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Green Street West has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 1.26 ranking 7th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total Green Street West crimes were 1,190. The crime rate of Green Street West in 2024 was 9.06 (year) or 0.75 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Green Street West were around 1,940 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.77 (year) or 1.23 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Newham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Green Street West)CrimesRank (Green Street West)CrimesRank (Green Street West)
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
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

Green Street West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (47 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202524
March 202525
February 202526
January 202520
December 202426
November 202433
October 202428
September 202423
August 202428

A total of 187 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202520
March 202523
February 202515
January 202524
December 202424
November 202419
October 202421
September 202418
August 20244

A total of 403 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202547
March 202550
February 202531
January 202539
December 202441
November 202438
October 202444
September 202437
August 202428

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20258
February 202516
January 20259
December 202414
November 20249
October 202412
September 202418
August 20243

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20253
March 202510
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 202410
September 202414
August 20243

A total of 284 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202538
March 202547
February 202534
January 202537
December 202427
November 202435
October 202432
September 202413
August 20244

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 202411
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 202411
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 20244
September 202412
August 20244

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20252
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 202411
October 20245
September 20247
August 20242

High Crime Locations Green Street West in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Green Street West postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting12
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Cheshunt Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
3. B167 (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person3
Public order2
Robbery1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Green Street (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Westbury Terrace (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
8. St Antony'S Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
9. High Street South (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Vehicle crime1
10. Lucas Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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