Crime Rate in Plaistow North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plaistow North

The total recorded crimes in Plaistow North, Newham, UK in July 2025 are around 215 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plaistow North crime rate of 1.47 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 North, encompassing approximately 146,304 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (63.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (17.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
Plaistow North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashburton Terrace with total crimes: 14
  • Queens Terrace with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

How safe is Plaistow North?

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

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, Plaistow North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newham average, with 1175 crimes compared to 1213.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Plaistow North witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

    • In 2023, Plaistow North had fewer crimes than the Newham average, with 1,875 crimes compared to 1,878. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Plaistow North witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Plaistow North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Plaistow North has recorded 215 crimes with crime rate of 1.47 ranking 5th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total Plaistow North crimes were 1,175. The crime rate of Plaistow North in 2024 was 8.03 (year) or 0.67 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Plaistow North were around 1,875 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.82 (year) or 1.07 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Newham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plaistow North)CrimesRank (Plaistow North)CrimesRank (Plaistow North)
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 South191 101,100 92,022 6
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 North 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 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20253
April 202511
March 202513
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 202410
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20256
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 202513
December 20249
November 20249
October 20247
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 501 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202541
May 202538
April 202553
March 202546
February 202539
January 202534
December 202426
November 202434
October 202438
September 202451
August 202434

A total of 419 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202540
May 202544
April 202537
March 202536
February 202543
January 202518
December 202426
November 202434
October 202428
September 202438
August 202428

A total of 149 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 202519
April 202513
March 202515
February 202512
January 202513
December 202410
November 20248
October 202413
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 165 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202519
May 202510
April 202510
March 202513
February 202512
January 202513
December 202416
November 202424
October 202418
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 20258
April 20259
March 20256
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20243
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 110 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20254
April 202510
March 20259
February 202516
January 20259
December 20246
November 202420
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20256
April 20251
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 202414
August 20243

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 20259
April 202518
March 202526
February 202539
January 202519
December 202421
November 202410
October 202413
September 202436
August 20244

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Plaistow North in July 2025

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

1. Ashburton Terrace (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Queens Terrace (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
4. Dragonfly Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Upton Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime1
6. Greengate Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
7. Queen'S Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Orwell Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs4
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
9. Dimsdale Walk (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pelly Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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