Crime Rate in Royal Albert: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Royal Albert

The total recorded crimes in Royal Albert, Newham, UK in May 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Royal Albert crime rate of 2.71 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
Royal Albert Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hartmann Road with total crimes: 19
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Gallions Reach with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Royal Albert has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 2.71 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Royal Albert)CrimesRank (Royal Albert)CrimesRank (Royal Albert)
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
Plashet121 20917 151,442 15
West Ham132 16775 211,372 17
Maryland132 17763 221,064 20
Boleyn120 21780 201,370 18
Forest Gate North80 23748 231,234 19
Wall End71 24648 241,064 21

Royal Albert Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202515
March 202522
February 202527
January 202518
December 202430
November 202431
October 202427
September 202427
August 202417
May 20242

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Royal Albert in May 2025

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

1. Hartmann Road (Map)
Total19
Other crime8
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Gallions Reach (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
5. Albert Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
6. Dockland Street (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Shackleton Way (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Leonard Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Barge House Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Pier Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1

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