Crime Rate in West Ham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Ham

The total recorded crimes in West Ham, Newham, UK in July 2025 are around 130 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Ham crime rate of 1.42 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 West Ham, encompassing approximately 91,596 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-29.31% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-8.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
West Ham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cridland Street with total crimes: 10
  • Plaistow Road with total crimes: 8
  • Church Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is West Ham?

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

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, West Ham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newham average, with 775 crimes compared to 1213.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Ham recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

    • In 2023, West Ham had fewer crimes than the Newham average, with 1,372 crimes compared to 1,878. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Ham recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newham, West Ham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

West Ham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the West Ham has recorded 130 crimes with crime rate of 1.42 ranking 20th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total West Ham crimes were 775. The crime rate of West Ham in 2024 was 8.46 (year) or 0.71 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Ham were around 1,372 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.98 (year) or 1.25 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Newham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Ham)CrimesRank (West Ham)CrimesRank (West Ham)
Stratford721 15,108 16,032 1
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
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

West Ham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (58 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (38 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 (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 202513
April 202511
March 20256
February 20259
January 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 202412
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 387 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202537
May 202538
April 202532
March 202540
February 202528
January 202518
December 202429
November 202430
October 202424
September 202447
August 202430

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20253
April 202512
March 20259
February 202512
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 360 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202558
May 202538
April 202533
March 202521
February 202515
January 202523
December 202420
November 202424
October 202419
September 202438
August 202430

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 202512
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 202513
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20254
March 202510
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20249

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202510
April 202510
March 202511
February 20255
January 20256
December 20249
November 202410
October 20249
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations West Ham in July 2025

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

1. Cridland Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Plaistow Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Church Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
4. Mitre Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Church Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
6. Amity Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Redriffe Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order1
8. Corporation Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
9. Wakelin Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Drugs1
10. Evesham Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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