Crime in Beckton: statistics, rates and trends
2,617 crimes were recorded in Beckton in the 12 months to August 2026, 161.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (668), anti-social behaviour (450) and vehicle crime (361) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 361st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Beckton | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,617 | 50,823 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 161.5 | 135.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,208 | 374,523 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Beckton peaked in the year to August 2020 (3,212 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (2,511). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,617 | 161.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,905 | 179.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,511 | 154.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,058 | 188.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,110 | 191.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,034 | 187.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,212 | 198.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,831 | 174.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,723 | 168.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 207 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Beckton recorded notably more theft from the person (4.9 times the national rate), robbery (4.6 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (4.5 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (29% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 49 to 82 and robbery rose from 63 to 101, while drugs fell from 594 to 145 and shoplifting fell from 287 to 205.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 668 | 41.2 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 450 | 27.8 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 361 | 22.3 | 5.0 | +20% |
| Other theft | 219 | 13.5 | 6.4 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 205 | 12.6 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Drugs | 145 | 8.9 | 3.3 | -76% |
| Theft from the person | 134 | 8.3 | 1.7 | +28% |
| Public order | 115 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Robbery | 101 | 6.2 | 1.4 | +60% |
| Burglary | 82 | 5.1 | 3.6 | +67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Other crime | 28 | 1.7 | 2.1 | +22% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Beckton; the highest is East Ham (195.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Wall End (72.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beckton |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ham South | 1,790 | 102.4 | -37% |
| Royal Albert | 1,350 | 112.5 | -30% |
| Custom House | 2,213 | 130.4 | -19% |
| Plaistow South | 2,105 | 134.6 | -17% |
| East Ham | 3,386 | 195.5 | +21% |
| Boleyn | 1,536 | 85.4 | -47% |
| Royal Victoria | 2,075 | 130.2 | -19% |
| Wall End | 1,142 | 72.0 | -55% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Beckton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (388).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 388 |
| On or near Supermarket | 176 |
| On or near Cow Leaze | 116 |
| On or near Hillcroft Road | 115 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 78 |
| On or near Stonewall | 66 |
| On or near Dockside Road | 58 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 57 |
| On or near University Way | 54 |
| On or near Royal Albert | 51 |
Of the 2,167 crimes in Beckton with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 450 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,099 | 50.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 513 | 23.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 209 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 186 | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Beckton has an estimated population of 16,208 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (35%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (6.7%, against 3.4%) and more students (15.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Beckton average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Beckton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 39.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 35.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Beckton a safe place to live?
Beckton recorded 161.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 361st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Beckton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 668 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (450).
Is crime in Beckton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beckton was down 10% on the year before: 2,617 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,905 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Beckton?
About 16,208 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Beckton?
Beckton is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.