WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in canning town south, newham

Comprehensive safety analysis for canning town south, localized within newham.

Total Crimes

139
trending_up +39.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

199.2per 1k
trending_down -0.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

7,126

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Drug Offences32
Violence & Sexual Offences28
Anti-social Behaviour16
Vehicle Crime15
Shoplifting13
Burglary7
Theft from Person7
Other Theft6
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Robbery4
Weapons Possession3
Other Crime1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Canning Town Bus Station Map
Drugs: 13Other theft: 3Theft from the person: 3
23
On or near Bus/Coach Station Map
Drugs: 15Shoplifting: 4Robbery: 1
21
On or near Brunel Street Map
Shoplifting: 5Vehicle crime: 4Anti-social behaviour: 4
15
On or near Royal Victoria Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Theft from the person: 1
7
On or near Emily Street Map
Vehicle crime: 2Theft from the person: 2Drugs: 1
6
On or near Clarkson Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Shoplifting: 1Theft from the person: 1
4
On or near Turner Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1Other theft: 1
4
On or near Edwin Street Map
Vehicle crime: 1Possession of weapons: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Adamson Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Peto Street North Map
Burglary: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3

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City Ranking

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Local Rank

#23safest in newham

National Safety

Top 3%Riskiest

City Average

132.79per 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

JUL9

Custom House Ward Panel

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schedule

6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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St Mark’s Church, Beckton, 218 Tollgate Road London

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