Crime Rate in Stratford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stratford

The total recorded crimes in Stratford, Newham, UK in March 2025 are around 707 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stratford crime rate of 5.91 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 Mar were:

  • Theft from the person: (169) incidents (6.96% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (140) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (92) incidents (15.00% increase)
Stratford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 115
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 95
  • Litchfield Avenue with total crimes: 41

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Stratford has recorded 707 crimes with crime rate of 5.91 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newham)CrimesRank (Newham)CrimesRank (Newham)
East Ham273 22,218 24,012 2
Beckton242 31,539 32,545 3
Forest Gate South215 41,298 52,388 4
Canning Town North161 91,409 42,284 5
Plaistow North195 51,175 71,875 8
Plaistow South153 121,100 92,022 6
Green Street West189 61,190 61,940 7
Stratford Olympic Park186 7991 121,441 16
Custom House161 81,144 81,698 12
Plaistow West & Canning Town East124 161,086 101,746 9
Manor Park119 18888 171,732 10
East Ham South157 10921 141,533 13
Little Ilford143 13926 131,713 11
Canning Town South154 111,003 111,063 22
Green Street East142 14789 191,445 14
Plashet138 15917 151,442 15
Royal Victoria104 20903 161,056 23
West Ham119 19775 211,372 17
Boleyn119 17780 201,370 18
Royal Albert78 23794 181,010 24
Forest Gate North79 22748 231,234 19
Maryland104 21763 221,064 20
Wall End76 24648 241,064 21

Stratford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (147 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (141 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202522
January 202510
December 202417
November 202417
October 202423
September 202423
August 20245
May 20241
April 202433

A total of 302 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202538
January 202528
December 202446
November 202431
October 202436
September 202423
August 202417
July 20241
April 202441

A total of 727 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202564
February 202573
January 202572
December 202496
November 2024112
October 2024101
September 2024104
August 202420
July 20244
April 202481

A total of 273 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202521
January 202525
December 202443
November 202433
October 202433
September 202426
August 202422
July 20242
May 20242
April 202434

A total of 867 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 20257
December 202411
November 202414
October 202414
September 202418
August 20245
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 717 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 79.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202583
February 202564
January 202568
December 202496
November 202488
October 202486
September 202474
August 2024100
April 202458

A total of 1235 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 123.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025169
February 2025158
January 2025128
December 2024182
November 2024179
October 2024134
September 202488
August 202448
July 20242
April 2024147

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 239 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202534
January 202528
December 202434
November 202421
October 202430
September 202422
August 202420
May 20241
April 202423

A total of 137 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202515
January 20257
December 202411
November 202422
October 202417
September 202425
August 202418
April 202419

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 1462 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 132.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025140
February 2025165
January 2025180
December 2024208
November 2024210
October 2024200
September 2024152
August 202462
July 20241
May 20243
April 2024141

High Crime Locations Stratford in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total115
Theft from the person57
Shoplifting25
Other theft9
Vehicle crime5
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs4
Robbery3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total95
Theft from the person31
Shoplifting21
Drugs14
Other theft11
Violence and sexual offences7
Robbery3
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
3. Litchfield Avenue (Map)
Total41
Shoplifting28
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting26
Theft from the person8
Other theft2
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Tramway Avenue (Map)
Total37
Other theft9
Theft from the person9
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. Docklands Light Railway (Map)
Total28
Theft from the person15
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Service Route No 1 (Map)
Total27
Theft from the person8
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
8. Stratford City Bus Station (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting11
Theft from the person5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
9. Hitchcock Lane (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting14
Theft from the person7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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