Crime Rate in Royal Albert: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Royal Albert

The total recorded crimes in Royal Albert, Newham, UK in March 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Royal Albert crime rate of 2.13 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
Royal Albert Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hartmann Road with total crimes: 9
  • Barge House Road with total crimes: 4
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Royal Albert has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 2.13 ranking 23th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newham)CrimesRank (Newham)CrimesRank (Newham)
Stratford707 15,108 16,032 1
East Ham273 22,218 24,012 2
Beckton242 31,539 32,545 3
Forest Gate South215 41,298 52,388 4
Canning Town North161 91,409 42,284 5
Plaistow North195 51,175 71,875 8
Plaistow South153 121,100 92,022 6
Green Street West189 61,190 61,940 7
Stratford Olympic Park186 7991 121,441 16
Custom House161 81,144 81,698 12
Plaistow West & Canning Town East124 161,086 101,746 9
Manor Park119 18888 171,732 10
East Ham South157 10921 141,533 13
Little Ilford143 13926 131,713 11
Canning Town South154 111,003 111,063 22
Green Street East142 14789 191,445 14
Plashet138 15917 151,442 15
Royal Victoria104 20903 161,056 23
West Ham119 19775 211,372 17
Boleyn119 17780 201,370 18
Forest Gate North79 22748 231,234 19
Maryland104 21763 221,064 20
Wall End76 24648 241,064 21

Royal Albert Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202527
January 202518
December 202430
November 202431
October 202427
September 202427
August 202417
May 20242
April 202424

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 202413
November 20249
October 202416
September 202417
August 20244
April 20248

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202511
January 202511
December 20249
November 202411
October 20249
September 20244
August 20241
April 20248

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 81 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20257
December 202411
November 20244
October 202411
September 202413
August 202413
April 20246

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202520
January 202525
December 202412
November 202434
October 202415
September 202418
August 202425
April 202411

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20259
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245
April 20248

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 202412
October 202419
September 202412
August 20243
April 202420

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Royal Albert in March 2025

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

1. Hartmann Road (Map)
Total9
Other crime6
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Barge House Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Albert Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Claremont Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gallions Reach (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Atlantis Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Basin Approach (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
10. Parker Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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