Crime Rate in Plaistow North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plaistow North

The total recorded crimes in Plaistow North, Newham, UK in May 2025 are around 154 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plaistow North crime rate of 1.05 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (18.92% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-28.30% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
Plaistow North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashburton Terrace with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Queens Terrace with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Plaistow North has recorded 154 crimes with crime rate of 1.05 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plaistow North)CrimesRank (Plaistow North)CrimesRank (Plaistow North)
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 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
Maryland132 17763 221,064 20
Boleyn120 21780 201,370 18
Royal Albert99 22794 181,010 24
Forest Gate North80 23748 231,234 19
Wall End71 24648 241,064 21

Plaistow North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 332 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

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

A total of 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202553
March 202546
February 202539
January 202534
December 202426
November 202434
October 202438
September 202451
August 202434
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 202513
February 202512
January 202513
December 202416
November 202424
October 202418
September 20248
August 20249
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 202414
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20256
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20243
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20259
February 202516
January 20259
December 20246
November 202420
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
May 202415

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Plaistow North in May 2025

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

1. Ashburton Terrace (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person3
3. Queens Terrace (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
4. Terrace Road (Map)
Total7
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Clegg Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
6. Crescent Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. North Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bishops Avenue (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
9. Samson Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
10. Dragonfly Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

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