WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Plaistow West & Canning Town East, Newham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Plaistow West & Canning Town East, localized within Newham.

Total Crimes

137
trending_down -6.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

77.94per 1k
trending_up +0.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

16,694

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences47
Anti-social Behaviour28
Vehicle Crime15
Criminal Damage & Arson13
Theft from Person9
Shoplifting6
Burglary4
Robbery4
Other Theft3
Public Order3
Drug Offences2
Other Crime2
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 5Robbery: 1
6
On or near Sewell Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Vehicle crime: 2Burglary: 1
6
On or near Fife Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Theft from the person: 1
5
On or near Upland Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5
On or near Victoria Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3Bicycle theft: 1
4
On or near Barking Road Map
Public order: 1Vehicle crime: 1Theft from the person: 1
4
On or near Chesterton Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Newman Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Clove Street Map
Drugs: 1Other crime: 1Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Edward Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3

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Local Rank

#5safest in Newham

City Average

133.19per 1k

Local Policing

West Ham

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Local Priorities

Robbery/Theft

Issued: 7 Apr 2026

Status Update

ATM thefts and mobile phone robberies on Plaistow Road and surrounds

Targeted patrols will be conducted along areas identified. Stop and searches were appropriate will be conducted to possible suspects matching descriptions given by victims

Actioned: 20 Jun 2026

Vehicle Crime

Issued: 7 Apr 2026

Status Update

Vehicle crime is continuing to be an issue on the ward

Crime prevention advice will be provided to victims of crime; patrols will be conducted on areas being targeted and Safe cards will be distributed

Actioned: 20 Jun 2026

Vulnerable Adults / Safeguarding

Issued: 7 Apr 2026

Status Update

Burglary patrols to be conducted for local residents

With the weather getting warmer Burglary reports tend to increase. Burglary prevention leaflets and information to be provided to local residents.

Actioned: 20 Jun 2026

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