Crime Rate in Stratford Olympic Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stratford Olympic Park

The total recorded crimes in Stratford Olympic Park, Newham, UK in May 2025 are around 130 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stratford Olympic Park crime rate of 0.97 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 Olympic Park, encompassing approximately 134,278 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other theft: (30) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-36.00% decrease)
Stratford Olympic Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Celebration Avenue with total crimes: 14
  • Westfield Avenue with total crimes: 14
  • Olympic Park Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is Stratford Olympic Park?

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

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, Stratford Olympic Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newham average, with 991 crimes compared to 1213.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Stratford Olympic Park witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

    • In 2023, Stratford Olympic Park had fewer crimes than the Newham average, with 1,441 crimes compared to 1,878. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stratford Olympic Park recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newham, Stratford Olympic Park has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Stratford Olympic Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stratford Olympic Park has recorded 130 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 18th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total Stratford Olympic Park crimes were 991. The crime rate of Stratford Olympic Park in 2024 was 7.38 (year) or 0.62 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stratford Olympic Park were around 1,441 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.73 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Newham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stratford Olympic Park)CrimesRank (Stratford Olympic Park)CrimesRank (Stratford Olympic Park)
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
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 Olympic Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (62 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202520
March 202515
February 202513
January 202525
December 202415
November 202421
October 202414
September 202413
August 202418

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20256
February 202511
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 229 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202518
March 202562
February 202523
January 202516
December 202421
November 202410
October 202412
September 202427
July 20242
May 20248

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202525
March 202531
February 202529
January 202533
December 202413
November 202420
October 202426
September 202411
August 202416
July 20242
May 202423

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 202413
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
May 20246

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20258
February 20259
January 20258
December 20246
November 202412
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 174 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202514
March 202529
February 202511
January 20258
December 202410
November 202410
October 202424
September 202419
August 202422
July 20242
May 202417

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
November 20244
October 20244
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 202419

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 202414
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20258
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 202410
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Stratford Olympic Park in May 2025

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

1. Celebration Avenue (Map)
Total14
Other theft7
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
2. Westfield Avenue (Map)
Total14
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Olympic Park Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Scarlet Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Napa Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
7. Sunrise Close (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
8. High Road Leyton (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Henrietta Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Anthems Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Theft from the person1

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