Crime in Canning Town North: statistics, rates and trends
2,165 crimes were recorded in Canning Town North in the 12 months to July 2026, 194.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Canning Town North at a glance
- Crime trends in Canning Town North
- Types of crime in Canning Town North
- Canning Town North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Canning Town North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Canning Town North
- Population and deprivation in Canning Town North
- Questions about crime in Canning Town North
- About this data
2,165 crimes were recorded in Canning Town North in the 12 months to July 2026, 194.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 472 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Canning Town North has the 215th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Canning Town North | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,165 | 50,890 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 194.4 | 135.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,137 | 374,523 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Canning Town North was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,189 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,749). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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 | 2,165 | 194.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,189 | 196.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,120 | 190.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,924 | 172.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,849 | 166.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,853 | 166.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,900 | 170.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,802 | 161.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,749 | 157.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 239 |
| June 2026 | 202 |
| May 2026 | 188 |
| April 2026 | 196 |
| March 2026 | 186 |
| February 2026 | 121 |
| January 2026 | 169 |
| December 2025 | 164 |
| November 2025 | 175 |
| October 2025 | 184 |
| September 2025 | 157 |
| August 2025 | 184 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Canning Town North 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, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+159%) and drugs (+11%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-36%) and public order (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 472 | 42.4 | 1.24 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 403 | 36.2 | 2.36 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 241 | 21.6 | 2.61 | +159% |
| Vehicle crime | 207 | 18.6 | 3.77 | +8% |
| Other theft | 183 | 16.4 | 2.57 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 145 | 13.0 | 7.71 | -5% |
| Drugs | 109 | 9.8 | 2.99 | +11% |
| Burglary | 99 | 8.9 | 2.51 | +1% |
| Robbery | 96 | 8.6 | 6.38 | -10% |
| Public order | 93 | 8.4 | 1.26 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 5.8 | 0.86 | -36% |
| Bicycle theft | 29 | 2.6 | 3.16 | +81% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.2 | 0.55 | -28% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 0.92 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Canning Town North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Canning Town North recorded 472 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 21.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Canning Town North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Canning Town North recorded 403 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 18.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Canning Town North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Canning Town North recorded 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 159% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Canning Town North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Canning Town North recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Canning Town North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Canning Town North recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Canning Town North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Canning Town North recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Canning Town North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Canning Town North recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Canning Town North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Canning Town North recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Canning Town North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Canning Town North recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Canning Town North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Canning Town North recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Canning Town North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Canning Town North recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Canning Town North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Canning Town North recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Canning Town North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Canning Town North recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Canning Town North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Canning Town North recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Canning Town North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Canning Town North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Canning Town North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaistow West & Canning Town East | 1,753 | 100.7 | -48% |
| Canning Town South | 1,666 | 166.0 | -15% |
| Plaistow South | 2,066 | 132.1 | -32% |
| West Ham | 1,535 | 95.1 | -51% |
| Custom House | 2,261 | 133.2 | -31% |
| Plaistow North | 2,157 | 115.9 | -40% |
| Stratford | 7,944 | 428.5 | +120% |
| Royal Victoria | 2,043 | 128.2 | -34% |
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 Canning Town North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 208 |
| On or near West Ham | 187 |
| On or near Mary Street | 100 |
| On or near Beckton Road | 90 |
| On or near Nightclub | 79 |
| On or near Mona Street | 69 |
| On or near Wharfside Road | 61 |
| On or near Durban Road | 56 |
| On or near Maud Street | 55 |
| On or near Bidder Street | 50 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Canning Town North 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 | 937 | 43.3% |
| Not recorded | 403 | 18.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 350 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 234 | 10.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 127 | 5.9% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 1.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 0.9% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 9 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
Canning Town North has an estimated population of 11,137. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Canning Town North sits in decile 2.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Canning Town North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 75.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.3% |
| Social rented homes | 42.2% |
| Private rented homes | 32.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 |
Is Canning Town North a safe place to live?
Canning Town North recorded 194.4 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 Canning Town North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 472 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (403).
Is crime in Canning Town North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Canning Town North was down 1% on the year before: 2,165 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,189 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Canning Town North?
Canning Town North 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 Canning Town North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.