WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Custom House, Newham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Custom House, localized within Newham.

Total Crimes

179
trending_up +2.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

114.52per 1k
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Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

17,647

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences36
Anti-social Behaviour34
Other Theft23
Vehicle Crime23
Shoplifting17
Drug Offences10
Criminal Damage & Arson8
Burglary7
Robbery6
Theft from Person6
Bicycle Theft4
Public Order3
Other Crime2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 13
13
On or near Hospital Map
Other theft: 4Vehicle crime: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2
10
On or near Macgregor Road Map
Bicycle theft: 2Vehicle crime: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
8
On or near Prince Regent Map
Robbery: 2Burglary: 2Vehicle crime: 2
7
On or near Cundy Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Drugs: 1Robbery: 1
5
On or near Bingley Road Map
Shoplifting: 3Drugs: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
5
On or near Lynx Way Map
Vehicle crime: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
5
On or near Parking Area Map
Other theft: 4Bicycle theft: 1
5
On or near Young Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Boreham Avenue Map
Other theft: 2Theft from the person: 1
3

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Local Rank

#17safest in Newham

National Safety

Top 11%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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schedule

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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schedule

6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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Shipman Youth Zone London

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