Crime Rate in Stratford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stratford

The total recorded crimes in Stratford, Newham, UK in May 2025 are around 715 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stratford crime rate of 5.98 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 Stratford, encompassing approximately 119,610 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (192) incidents (5.49% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (110) incidents (-13.39% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (97) incidents (1.04% increase)
Stratford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 108
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 78
  • Litchfield Avenue with total crimes: 70

How safe is Stratford?

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

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, Stratford reported a higher crime volume than the Newham average, with 5,108 crimes compared to 1,213. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stratford witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

    • In 2023, Stratford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newham average, with 6,032 crimes compared to 1,878. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stratford witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newham, Stratford has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Stratford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stratford has recorded 715 crimes with crime rate of 5.98 ranking 1th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total Stratford crimes were 5,108. The crime rate of Stratford in 2024 was 42.71 (year) or 3.56 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stratford were around 6,032 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.43 (year) or 4.20 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Newham.

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

Stratford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (192 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (110 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (182 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (127 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (169 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (140 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 165 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 158 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (180 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (128 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 208 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 182 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (210 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (179 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (200 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (134 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (152 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (104 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (100 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (86 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 20253
February 202515
January 20257
December 202411
November 202422
October 202417
September 202425
August 202418

A total of 947 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202597
April 202596
March 202592
February 202580
January 202577
December 202498
November 2024114
October 2024113
September 202491
August 202486
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 795 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202581
April 202568
March 202564
February 202573
January 202572
December 202496
November 2024112
October 2024101
September 2024104
August 202420
July 20244

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 285 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202540
March 202526
February 202534
January 202528
December 202434
November 202421
October 202430
September 202422
August 202420
May 20241

A total of 810 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202580
April 202571
March 202583
February 202564
January 202568
December 202496
November 202488
October 202486
September 202474
August 2024100

A total of 313 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202522
March 202541
February 202538
January 202528
December 202446
November 202431
October 202436
September 202423
August 202417
July 20241

A total of 1325 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025110
April 2025127
March 2025169
February 2025158
January 2025128
December 2024182
November 2024179
October 2024134
September 202488
August 202448
July 20242

A total of 205 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202532
March 202527
February 202522
January 202510
December 202417
November 202417
October 202423
September 202423
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 303 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202525
March 202532
February 202521
January 202525
December 202443
November 202433
October 202433
September 202426
August 202422
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 1695 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025192
April 2025182
March 2025140
February 2025165
January 2025180
December 2024208
November 2024210
October 2024200
September 2024152
August 202462
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20251
January 202510
December 20242
November 202410
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 106 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
February 202511
January 20257
December 202411
November 202414
October 202414
September 202418
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202514
March 20259
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 202414
October 20247
September 202415
August 202410
July 20241

High Crime Locations Stratford in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total108
Theft from the person34
Shoplifting27
Other theft17
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs4
Robbery4
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total78
Shoplifting21
Theft from the person15
Other theft12
Vehicle crime8
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Robbery3
3. Litchfield Avenue (Map)
Total70
Shoplifting62
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total51
Shoplifting41
Theft from the person5
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Tramway Avenue (Map)
Total29
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Theft from the person5
Violence and sexual offences5
Robbery1
6. Hitchcock Lane (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
7. Docklands Light Railway (Map)
Total26
Drugs6
Theft from the person6
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
8. Service Route No 1 (Map)
Total22
Theft from the person7
Other theft6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order5
Drugs3
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
10. Stratford City Bus Station (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting6
Theft from the person3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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