Crime Rate in Plaistow South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plaistow South

The total recorded crimes in Plaistow South, Newham, UK in July 2025 are around 191 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plaistow South crime rate of 1.86 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 Plaistow South, encompassing approximately 102,790 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (30.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
Plaistow South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cherry Tree Way with total crimes: 26
  • Glen Road with total crimes: 19
  • Bushey Road with total crimes: 10

How safe is Plaistow South?

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

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, Plaistow South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newham average, with 1100 crimes compared to 1213.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Plaistow South witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

    • In 2023, Plaistow South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newham average, with 2,022 crimes compared to 1,878. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Plaistow South witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Plaistow South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Plaistow South has recorded 191 crimes with crime rate of 1.86 ranking 10th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total Plaistow South crimes were 1,100. The crime rate of Plaistow South in 2024 was 10.70 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Plaistow South were around 2,022 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.67 (year) or 1.64 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Newham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plaistow South)CrimesRank (Plaistow South)CrimesRank (Plaistow South)
Stratford721 15,108 16,032 1
East Ham259 42,218 24,012 2
Forest Gate South397 21,298 52,388 4
Beckton271 31,539 32,545 3
Canning Town North207 61,409 42,284 5
Plaistow North215 51,175 71,875 8
Green Street West161 131,190 61,940 7
Plaistow West & Canning Town East196 71,086 101,746 9
Custom House191 91,144 81,698 12
Royal Victoria195 8903 161,056 23
Manor Park150 16888 171,732 10
Little Ilford154 15926 131,713 11
Canning Town South156 141,003 111,063 22
East Ham South189 11921 141,533 13
Stratford Olympic Park169 12991 121,441 16
Green Street East148 17789 191,445 14
Plashet109 22917 151,442 15
West Ham130 20775 211,372 17
Boleyn140 19780 201,370 18
Royal Albert126 21794 181,010 24
Maryland140 18763 221,064 20
Forest Gate North96 23748 231,234 19
Wall End93 24648 241,064 21

Plaistow South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 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 (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
September 20248

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 202516
April 202512
March 202514
February 202514
January 202510
December 202413
November 202415
October 202412
September 202420
August 20242

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202536
May 202520
April 202528
March 202525
February 202531
January 202532
December 202433
November 202437
October 202424
September 202419
August 202423

A total of 163 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202512
May 202512
April 202513
March 20256
February 202510
January 202521
December 202418
November 202410
October 202422
September 202417
August 20244

A total of 726 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202577
June 202559
May 202578
April 202570
March 202563
February 202541
January 202552
December 202469
November 202446
October 202455
September 202461
August 202455

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
April 20258
March 202514
February 20259
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 20249
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202515
May 20259
April 20255
March 20258
February 202510
January 202511
December 202411
November 202414
October 202415
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20254
December 20243
October 20242

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Plaistow South in July 2025

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

1. Cherry Tree Way (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences24
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Glen Road (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Bushey Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
4. Augurs Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Jedburgh Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
6. Tunmarsh Lane (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Wigston Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Barking Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Larch Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
10. Sussex Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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