Crime Rate in Plashet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plashet

The total recorded crimes in Plashet, Newham, UK in May 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plashet crime rate of 1.55 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 Plashet, encompassing approximately 77,932 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (3.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-35.14% decrease)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (300.00% increase)
Plashet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tennyson Avenue with total crimes: 24
  • Woodhouse Grove with total crimes: 15
  • Cowper Avenue with total crimes: 12

How safe is Plashet?

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

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, Plashet demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newham average, with 917 crimes compared to 1213.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Plashet recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

    • In 2023, Plashet had fewer crimes than the Newham average, with 1,442 crimes compared to 1,878. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Plashet recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Plashet Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Plashet has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 1.55 ranking 20th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total Plashet crimes were 917. The crime rate of Plashet in 2024 was 11.77 (year) or 0.98 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Plashet were around 1,442 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.50 (year) or 1.54 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Newham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plashet)CrimesRank (Plashet)CrimesRank (Plashet)
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
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
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

Plashet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (46 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 202510
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
October 20248
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
August 20246

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
March 20254
February 202515
January 20257
December 202414
November 20248
October 202410
September 202412

A total of 346 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202528
March 202547
February 202522
January 202518
December 202421
November 202446
October 202445
September 202452
August 202438

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202537
March 202522
February 202522
January 202529
December 202426
November 202413
October 202415
September 202437
August 202424

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20254
March 202512
February 20256
January 202515
December 202414
November 202424
October 202412
September 202422
August 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 87 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20259
February 202511
January 20257
December 202413
November 20247
October 202412
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
September 20243

A total of 111 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202515
March 20259
February 202522
January 202511
December 202416
November 202417
October 20244
September 20241
August 202410

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 20258
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20244

High Crime Locations Plashet in May 2025

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

1. Tennyson Avenue (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
2. Woodhouse Grove (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Robbery6
Other theft3
3. Cowper Avenue (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Shelley Avenue (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary3
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gladstone Avenue (Map)
Total8
Other theft4
Other crime1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chester Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Wordsworth Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. East Avenue (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. High Street North (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Theft from the person1
10. Rosebery Avenue (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1

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