WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in plaistow west & canning town east, newham

Comprehensive safety analysis for plaistow west & canning town east, localized within newham.

Total Crimes

146
trending_up +33.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

77.85per 1k
trending_up +1.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

16,694

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences45
Anti-social Behaviour25
Public Order14
Other Theft14
Shoplifting11
Vehicle Crime10
Theft from Person9
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Burglary4
Robbery3
Other Crime2
Drug Offences2
Weapons Possession2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 10Theft from the person: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3
18
On or near Newman Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Public order: 2
6
On or near Luton Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5
On or near Sewell Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2
5
On or near Howard'S Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Burglary: 1
4
On or near Boyce Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Ayres Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 1
4
On or near Second Avenue Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Drugs: 1Robbery: 1
4
On or near London Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Theft from the person: 1
3
On or near Anne Street Map
Other theft: 1Theft from the person: 1
2

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Safety comparison within newham district.

Local Rank

#11safest in newham

National Safety

Top 25%Riskiest

City Average

132.79per 1k

Local Policing

West Ham

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Local Priorities

Robbery/Theft

Issued: 7 Apr 2026

Status Update

ATM thefts and mobile phone robberies on Plaistow Road and surrounds

Targeted patrols will be conducted along areas identified. Stop and searches were appropriate will be conducted to possible suspects matching descriptions given by victims

Actioned: 20 Jun 2026

Vehicle Crime

Issued: 7 Apr 2026

Status Update

Vehicle crime is continuing to be an issue on the ward

Crime prevention advice will be provided to victims of crime; patrols will be conducted on areas being targeted and Safe cards will be distributed

Actioned: 20 Jun 2026

Vulnerable Adults / Safeguarding

Issued: 7 Apr 2026

Status Update

Burglary patrols to be conducted for local residents

With the weather getting warmer Burglary reports tend to increase. Burglary prevention leaflets and information to be provided to local residents.

Actioned: 20 Jun 2026

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