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 May 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plaistow West & Canning Town East crime rate of 1.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-48.65% decrease)
Plaistow West & Canning Town East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 23
  • Plaistow Road with total crimes: 10
  • Newman Road with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Newham.

    • 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 areas in the Newham.

  • 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 May 2025 the Plaistow West & Canning Town East has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 1.29 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plaistow West & Canning Town East)CrimesRank (Plaistow West & Canning Town East)CrimesRank (Plaistow West & Canning Town East)
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 North154 91,175 71,875 8
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 West & Canning Town East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 293 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202537
March 202523
February 202514
January 202529
December 202424
November 202424
October 202448
September 202432
August 202443

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202510
March 20257
February 202513
January 202524
December 202416
November 20249
October 202420
September 202419
August 20246

A total of 104 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20258
February 202511
January 202520
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 202422
August 20246
May 20241

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 202410
November 202414
October 20249
September 20242
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 355 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202524
March 202534
February 202539
January 202531
December 202434
November 202441
October 202447
September 202432
August 202434

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 202511
January 202517
December 202412
November 202413
October 202415
September 20249
August 20245
May 20242

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 81 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 20249
October 202412
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20259
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 20258
March 202510
February 202511
January 202526
December 202413
November 20249
October 202421
September 202423
August 20246

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20255
February 20253
January 202513
December 20248
November 20245
October 202414
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Plaistow West & Canning Town East in May 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)
Total23
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Plaistow Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Newman Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
4. Warmington Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
5. Kildare Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Carson Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Boyce Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
8. Luton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Sewell Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
10. Protea Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1

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