Crime Rate in Stratford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stratford

The total recorded crimes in Stratford, Newham, UK in July 2025 are around 721 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stratford crime rate of 6.03 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 Stratford, encompassing approximately 119,610 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (163) incidents (-12.83% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (123) incidents (13.89% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (109) incidents (10.10% increase)
Stratford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 94
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 88
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 69

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 July 2025 the Stratford has recorded 721 crimes with crime rate of 6.03 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stratford)CrimesRank (Stratford)CrimesRank (Stratford)
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
Royal Victoria195 8903 161,056 23
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

Stratford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 163 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 123 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (187 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (108 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 794 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 79.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202577
June 202581
May 202580
April 202571
March 202583
February 202564
January 202568
December 202496
November 202488
October 202486

A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 202512
April 202516
March 20253
February 202515
January 20257
December 202411
November 202422
October 202417

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202515
April 202514
March 20259
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 202414
October 20247

A total of 354 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202535
May 202530
April 202522
March 202541
February 202538
January 202528
December 202446
November 202431
October 202436

A total of 838 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 83.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202587
June 202584
May 202581
April 202568
March 202564
February 202573
January 202572
December 202496
November 2024112
October 2024101

A total of 998 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 99.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025123
June 2025108
May 202597
April 202596
March 202592
February 202580
January 202577
December 202498
November 2024114
October 2024113

A total of 301 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202526
May 202539
April 202525
March 202532
February 202521
January 202525
December 202443
November 202433
October 202433

A total of 284 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202528
May 202529
April 202540
March 202526
February 202534
January 202528
December 202434
November 202421
October 202430

A total of 1395 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 139.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025109
June 202599
May 2025110
April 2025127
March 2025169
February 2025158
January 2025128
December 2024182
November 2024179
October 2024134

A total of 207 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202511
May 202528
April 202532
March 202527
February 202522
January 202510
December 202417
November 202417
October 202423

A total of 109 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20259
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
February 202511
January 20257
December 202411
November 202414
October 202414

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20251
January 202510
December 20242
November 202410
October 20246

A total of 1827 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 182.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025163
June 2025187
May 2025192
April 2025182
March 2025140
February 2025165
January 2025180
December 2024208
November 2024210
October 2024200

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245

High Crime Locations Stratford in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total94
Theft from the person26
Shoplifting20
Other theft14
Violence and sexual offences10
Drugs8
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Robbery1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total88
Other theft21
Theft from the person21
Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences11
Drugs6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Bicycle theft2
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total69
Shoplifting55
Theft from the person7
Other theft3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Litchfield Avenue (Map)
Total54
Shoplifting37
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Tramway Avenue (Map)
Total38
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft9
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Bicycle theft2
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Docklands Light Railway (Map)
Total27
Theft from the person14
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
7. Stratford City Bus Station (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting10
Theft from the person4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
8. Service Route No 1 (Map)
Total18
Other theft4
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Hitchcock Lane (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
10. The Grove (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1

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