Crime Rate in Royal Albert: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Royal Albert

The total recorded crimes in Royal Albert, Newham, UK in July 2025 are around 126 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Royal Albert crime rate of 3.45 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 Royal Albert, encompassing approximately 36,553 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Royal Albert Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hartmann Road with total crimes: 18
  • Gallions Reach with total crimes: 9
  • Basin Approach with total crimes: 8

How safe is Royal Albert?

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

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, Royal Albert demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newham average, with 794 crimes compared to 1213.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Royal Albert recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

    • In 2023, Royal Albert had fewer crimes than the Newham average, with 1,010 crimes compared to 1,878. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Royal Albert recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Royal Albert Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Royal Albert has recorded 126 crimes with crime rate of 3.45 ranking 21th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total Royal Albert crimes were 794. The crime rate of Royal Albert in 2024 was 21.72 (year) or 1.81 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Royal Albert were around 1,010 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.63 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Newham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Royal Albert)CrimesRank (Royal Albert)CrimesRank (Royal Albert)
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 North215 51,175 71,875 8
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
Maryland140 18763 221,064 20
Forest Gate North96 23748 231,234 19
Wall End93 24648 241,064 21

Royal Albert 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 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 (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202515
May 202521
April 202513
March 202514
February 202520
January 202525
December 202412
November 202434
October 202415
September 202418
August 202425

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202528
May 202523
April 202515
March 202522
February 202527
January 202518
December 202430
November 202431
October 202427
September 202427
August 202417

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20259
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 107 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202511
April 20253
March 20257
February 20259
January 20257
December 202411
November 20244
October 202411
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 20259
April 202510
March 202510
February 202511
January 202511
December 20249
November 202411
October 20249
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202515
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 202413
November 20249
October 202416
September 202417
August 20244

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
December 20245
November 202414
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 202412
October 202419
September 202412
August 20243

High Crime Locations Royal Albert in July 2025

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

1. Hartmann Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour5
Other crime4
Drugs2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Gallions Reach (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Basin Approach (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Albert Road (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Thames Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
6. Wards Wharf Approach (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Claremont Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Station Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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