Crime in Boleyn: statistics, rates and trends
1,536 crimes were recorded in Boleyn in the 12 months to August 2026, 85.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (422), anti-social behaviour (365) and vehicle crime (192) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,657th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Boleyn | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,536 | 50,823 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.4 | 135.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,983 | 374,523 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Boleyn peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,565 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,135). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,536 | 85.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,426 | 79.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,565 | 87.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,309 | 72.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,370 | 76.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,425 | 79.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,310 | 72.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,183 | 65.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,135 | 63.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 125 |
| July 2026 | 131 |
| June 2026 | 145 |
| May 2026 | 132 |
| April 2026 | 124 |
| March 2026 | 130 |
| February 2026 | 102 |
| January 2026 | 128 |
| December 2025 | 107 |
| November 2025 | 125 |
| October 2025 | 159 |
| September 2025 | 128 |
Compared with England and Wales, Boleyn recorded notably more theft from the person (3.3 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.1 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (32% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (86% below) and criminal damage and arson (55% below). On the year before, public order rose from 47 to 72 and theft from the person rose from 71 to 100, while robbery fell from 45 to 32 and criminal damage and arson fell from 69 to 54.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 422 | 23.5 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 365 | 20.3 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 192 | 10.7 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Other theft | 114 | 6.3 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Theft from the person | 100 | 5.6 | 1.7 | +41% |
| Public order | 72 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +53% |
| Burglary | 60 | 3.3 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Drugs | 60 | 3.3 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Robbery | 32 | 1.8 | 1.4 | -29% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.4 | 2.1 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 1.2 | 8.5 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Boleyn; the highest is East Ham (195.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Wall End (72.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Boleyn |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ham | 3,386 | 195.5 | +129% |
| Plaistow North | 2,115 | 113.6 | +33% |
| Plaistow South | 2,105 | 134.6 | +58% |
| East Ham South | 1,790 | 102.4 | +20% |
| Green Street East | 1,728 | 100.8 | +18% |
| Green Street West | 2,186 | 131.7 | +54% |
| Plashet | 898 | 75.3 | -12% |
| Wall End | 1,142 | 72.0 | -16% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Boleyn over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “King'S Road” (113).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near King'S Road | 113 |
| On or near Victoria Avenue | 90 |
| On or near Priory Road | 79 |
| On or near Arragon Road | 70 |
| On or near Imperial Mews | 69 |
| On or near Castle Street | 68 |
| On or near Tudor Road | 66 |
| On or near William Morley Close | 62 |
| On or near Thunderer Street | 48 |
| On or near Redclyffe Road | 43 |
Of the 1,171 crimes in Boleyn with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 365 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 554 | 47.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 310 | 26.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 131 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 85 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 10 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Boleyn has an estimated population of 17,983 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (47%, against 23%), more unemployed residents (6.1%, against 3.4%) and more private renting (34%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Boleyn average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Boleyn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 46.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Boleyn a safe place to live?
Boleyn recorded 85.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,657th 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 vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Boleyn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 422 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (365).
Is crime in Boleyn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Boleyn was up 8% on the year before: 1,536 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,426 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Boleyn?
About 17,983 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Boleyn?
Boleyn 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.