Crime Rate in Royal Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Royal Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Royal Victoria, Newham, UK in May 2025 are around 147 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Royal Victoria crime rate of 1.03 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (39.39% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-3.03% decrease)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
Royal Victoria Crime Hotspots

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

  • Western Gateway with total crimes: 16
  • Tidal Basin Road with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Royal Victoria has recorded 147 crimes with crime rate of 1.03 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Royal Victoria)CrimesRank (Royal Victoria)CrimesRank (Royal Victoria)
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
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
Royal Albert99 22794 181,010 24
Forest Gate North80 23748 231,234 19
Wall End71 24648 241,064 21

Royal Victoria Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

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

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202533
March 202518
February 202526
January 202525
December 202422
November 202428
October 202422
September 202427
August 202427
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 202412
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 20245
May 20242

A total of 126 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 202419
October 20249
September 20247
August 20245
June 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242

High Crime Locations Royal Victoria in May 2025

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

1. Western Gateway (Map)
Total16
Other theft6
Shoplifting5
Burglary2
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tidal Basin Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Burglary2
4. Fitzwilliam Mews (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Seagull Lane (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
6. West Mersea Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
7. Custom House (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
8. Regalia Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Connaught Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
10. Bonnet Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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