Crime Rate in Plaistow West & Canning Town East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plaistow West & Canning Town East

The total recorded crimes in Plaistow West & Canning Town East, Newham, UK in March 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plaistow West & Canning Town East crime rate of 1.18 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 West & Canning Town East, encompassing approximately 104,712 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-12.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
Plaistow West & Canning Town East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Kennedy Close with total crimes: 7
  • Sewell Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Plaistow West & Canning Town East?

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

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, Plaistow West & Canning Town East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newham average, with 1086 crimes compared to 1213.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Plaistow West & Canning Town East witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Plaistow West & Canning Town East had fewer crimes than the Newham average, with 1,746 crimes compared to 1,878. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Plaistow West & Canning Town East witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newham, Plaistow West & Canning Town East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Plaistow West & Canning Town East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Plaistow West & Canning Town East has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 1.18 ranking 16th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total Plaistow West & Canning Town East crimes were 1,086. The crime rate of Plaistow West & Canning Town East in 2024 was 10.37 (year) or 0.86 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Plaistow West & Canning Town East were around 1,746 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.67 (year) or 1.39 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Newham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newham)CrimesRank (Newham)CrimesRank (Newham)
Stratford707 15,108 16,032 1
East Ham273 22,218 24,012 2
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
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

Plaistow West & Canning Town East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 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 (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (47 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 (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202514
January 202529
December 202424
November 202424
October 202448
September 202432
August 202443
April 202429

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202539
January 202531
December 202434
November 202441
October 202447
September 202432
August 202434
April 202428

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245
April 20248

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 202513
December 20248
November 20245
October 202414
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 100 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 202520
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 202422
August 20246
May 20241
April 202411

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202511
January 202517
December 202412
November 202413
October 202415
September 20249
August 20245
May 20242
April 202415

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202513
January 202524
December 202416
November 20249
October 202420
September 202419
August 20246
April 202423

A total of 85 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 20249
October 202412
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
May 20243
April 202415

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 202410
November 202414
October 20249
September 20242
August 20245
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
April 202414

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202511
January 202526
December 202413
November 20249
October 202421
September 202423
August 20246
April 20243

High Crime Locations Plaistow West & Canning Town East in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Plaistow West & Canning Town East postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Kennedy Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sewell Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Plaistow Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
5. Fife Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
6. Sutton Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Liddon Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
8. Beatrice Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Turnstone Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. King Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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