Crime Rate in Maryland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maryland

The total recorded crimes in Maryland, Newham, UK in May 2025 are around 132 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maryland crime rate of 2.16 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 Maryland, encompassing approximately 60,986 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
Maryland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maryland Point with total crimes: 12
  • Luxembourg Mews with total crimes: 12
  • Francis Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is Maryland?

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

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, Maryland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newham average, with 763 crimes compared to 1213.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Maryland recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

    • In 2023, Maryland had fewer crimes than the Newham average, with 1,064 crimes compared to 1,878. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Maryland recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Maryland Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Maryland has recorded 132 crimes with crime rate of 2.16 ranking 17th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total Maryland crimes were 763. The crime rate of Maryland in 2024 was 12.51 (year) or 1.04 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Maryland were around 1,064 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.45 (year) or 1.45 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Newham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maryland)CrimesRank (Maryland)CrimesRank (Maryland)
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
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
Boleyn120 21780 201,370 18
Royal Albert99 22794 181,010 24
Forest Gate North80 23748 231,234 19
Wall End71 24648 241,064 21

Maryland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (37 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 326 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202535
March 202519
February 202522
January 202525
December 202428
November 202437
October 202448
September 202432
August 202430

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20244
October 20249
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202523
March 202538
February 202514
January 202534
December 202427
November 202426
October 202427
September 202431
August 202419
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 20251
February 202510
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 202410
August 20241

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 202512
February 20255
January 202510
December 202417
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20259
January 20257
December 20248
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 202515
February 202511
January 202513
December 20247
November 20245
October 202414
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Maryland in May 2025

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

1. Maryland Point (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Luxembourg Mews (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour10
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Francis Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Bond Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Millstone Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Globe Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
7. Buxton Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Chatsworth Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
9. Leytonstone Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
10. Windmill Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1

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