Crime in Beckton: statistics, rates and trends
2,626 crimes were recorded in Beckton in the 12 months to July 2026, 162.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
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2,626 crimes were recorded in Beckton in the 12 months to July 2026, 162.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 675 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Beckton has the 349th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Beckton | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,626 | 50,890 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 162.0 | 135.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,208 | 374,523 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Beckton was highest in the year to July 2020 (3,147 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (2,532). Over the whole period it fell 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,626 | 162.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,907 | 179.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,532 | 156.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,059 | 188.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,103 | 191.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,078 | 189.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,147 | 194.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,849 | 175.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,712 | 167.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 197 |
| June 2026 | 211 |
| May 2026 | 242 |
| April 2026 | 212 |
| March 2026 | 246 |
| February 2026 | 215 |
| January 2026 | 217 |
| December 2025 | 214 |
| November 2025 | 210 |
| October 2025 | 230 |
| September 2025 | 216 |
| August 2025 | 216 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Beckton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, other theft.
The largest increases were in robbery (+44%) and theft from the person (+41%). The largest falls were in drugs (-78%) and shoplifting (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 675 | 41.6 | 1.22 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 463 | 28.6 | 1.86 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 360 | 22.2 | 4.51 | +25% |
| Other theft | 214 | 13.2 | 2.06 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 205 | 12.6 | 1.53 | -29% |
| Theft from the person | 144 | 8.9 | 5.26 | +41% |
| Drugs | 135 | 8.3 | 2.55 | -78% |
| Public order | 118 | 7.3 | 1.10 | +1% |
| Robbery | 98 | 6.0 | 4.48 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 5.2 | 0.77 | -20% |
| Burglary | 76 | 4.7 | 1.33 | +41% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.7 | 0.79 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.2 | 1.42 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -42% |
Violence and sexual offences in Beckton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Beckton recorded 675 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 25.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Beckton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Beckton recorded 463 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Beckton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Beckton recorded 360 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Beckton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Beckton recorded 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Beckton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Beckton recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Beckton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Beckton recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Beckton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Beckton recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Beckton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Beckton recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Beckton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Beckton recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Beckton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Beckton recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Beckton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Beckton recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Beckton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Beckton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Beckton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Beckton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Beckton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Beckton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Beckton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Beckton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beckton |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ham South | 1,840 | 105.3 | -35% |
| Royal Albert | 1,340 | 111.7 | -31% |
| Custom House | 2,261 | 133.2 | -18% |
| Plaistow South | 2,066 | 132.1 | -18% |
| East Ham | 3,391 | 195.7 | +21% |
| Boleyn | 1,532 | 85.2 | -47% |
| Royal Victoria | 2,043 | 128.2 | -21% |
| Wall End | 1,186 | 74.8 | -54% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Beckton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 388 |
| On or near Supermarket | 176 |
| On or near Cow Leaze | 116 |
| On or near Hillcroft Road | 110 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 78 |
| On or near Stonewall | 68 |
| On or near Dockside Road | 56 |
| On or near Royal Albert | 54 |
| On or near University Way | 53 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 52 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Beckton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,076 | 41.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 501 | 19.1% |
| Not recorded | 463 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 260 | 9.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 175 | 6.7% |
| Local resolution | 55 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
Beckton has an estimated population of 16,208. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Beckton sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Beckton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 73.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.7% |
| Social rented homes | 35.3% |
| Private rented homes | 33.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.3% |
Is Beckton a safe place to live?
Beckton recorded 162.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Beckton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 675 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (463).
Is crime in Beckton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beckton was down 10% on the year before: 2,626 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,907 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Beckton?
Beckton is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Beckton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.