Crime Rate in Royal Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Royal Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Royal Victoria, Newham, UK in July 2025 are around 195 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Royal Victoria crime rate of 1.37 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 Victoria, encompassing approximately 142,691 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (57.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (33) incidents (371.43% increase)
Royal Victoria Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Street with total crimes: 18
  • Western Gateway with total crimes: 17
  • Fitzwilliam Mews with total crimes: 14

How safe is Royal Victoria?

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

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, Royal Victoria demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newham average, with 903 crimes compared to 1213.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Royal Victoria recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

    • In 2023, Royal Victoria had fewer crimes than the Newham average, with 1,056 crimes compared to 1,878. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Royal Victoria recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Royal Victoria Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Royal Victoria has recorded 195 crimes with crime rate of 1.37 ranking 8th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total Royal Victoria crimes were 903. The crime rate of Royal Victoria in 2024 was 6.33 (year) or 0.53 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Royal Victoria were around 1,056 crimes with yearly crime rate of 7.40 (year) or 0.62 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Newham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Royal Victoria)CrimesRank (Royal Victoria)CrimesRank (Royal Victoria)
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
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
Royal Albert126 21794 181,010 24
Maryland140 18763 221,064 20
Forest Gate North96 23748 231,234 19
Wall End93 24648 241,064 21

Royal Victoria 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 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 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 18 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202515
May 20256
April 202516
March 202512
February 20259
January 202514
December 202415
November 202419
October 202413
September 202420
August 20242

A total of 117 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 20257
May 20256
April 202512
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 202412
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 393 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202542
May 202546
April 202533
March 202522
February 202518
January 202518
December 202436
November 202431
October 202430
September 202440
August 202431

A total of 166 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202514
May 202520
April 202510
March 202511
February 20256
January 202511
December 202418
November 202418
October 202421
September 202418
August 20241

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20259
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 202412
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20259
April 20255
March 202510
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202533
May 202532
April 202533
March 202518
February 202526
January 202525
December 202422
November 202428
October 202422
September 202427
August 202427

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 202419
October 20249
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Royal Victoria in July 2025

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

1. Charles Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Theft from the person4
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Western Gateway (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Theft from the person4
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Fitzwilliam Mews (Map)
Total14
Theft from the person5
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Tidal Basin Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Connaught Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Siemens Brothers Way (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
7. Rope Terrace (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Custom House (Map)
Total8
Drugs3
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. North Woolwich Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
10. Seagull Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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