WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Beckton, Newham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Beckton, localized within Newham.

Total Crimes

212
trending_down -13.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

135.07per 1k
trending_down -0.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

16,142

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences47
Anti-social Behaviour37
Other Theft21
Shoplifting20
Vehicle Crime19
Robbery13
Drug Offences11
Burglary10
Theft from Person10
Public Order7
Criminal Damage & Arson7
Bicycle Theft5
Other Crime4
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Parking Area Map
Vehicle crime: 7Robbery: 6Theft from the person: 4
24
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 10Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1
14
On or near Cow Leaze Map
Violence and sexual offences: 8Other crime: 1
9
On or near Parking Area Map
Other theft: 7Public order: 1
8
On or near Ireland Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Robbery: 1Public order: 1
7
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 4Robbery: 1Possession of weapons: 1
7
On or near Gallions Reach Map
Burglary: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1
6
On or near University Way Map
Drugs: 3Other theft: 2Bicycle theft: 1
6
On or near Hillcroft Road Map
Burglary: 2Shoplifting: 2Vehicle crime: 2
6
On or near Angelica Drive Map
Shoplifting: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1
5

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Local Rank

#19safest in Newham

National Safety

Top 6%Riskiest

City Average

133.19per 1k

Local Policing

Custom House

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

Drugs
Drug dealing and drug use will be an ongoing issue in all areas of London. The Team are well versed in warrant executions and will developing information for warrant applications. They will also be actively patrolling areas identified by the Ward Panel Chair and members of the public.

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

Utilise Stop and Search tactics in areas that have been highlighted by members of the public as drug hotspots.
Gather intel on suspected drug dealers - Seek authority to execute said warrants on premises suspected of housing dealers and their drugs.

Actioned: 24 Apr 2026

Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG)

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

Multilingual Officers will coordinate open meetings with the public and respond to requests, provide advice, support and reassurance.

Actioned: 24 Apr 2026

Robbery and cycle enabled phone snatches

Issued: 23 Feb 2026

Status Update

After school patrols in historically known robbery hotspots.
Coordinate with neighbouring wards and conduct joint operations

Actioned: 24 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUN30

Residents' Meeting- Custom House

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11:30 AM — 12:30 PM

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E16 3JJ, Prince Regent Lane London

JUL9

Custom House Ward Panel

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6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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Shipman Youth Zone London

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