Crime in Canning Town South: statistics, rates and trends
1,667 crimes were recorded in Canning Town South in the 12 months to August 2026, 166.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Canning Town South at a glance
- Crime trends in Canning Town South
- Types of crime in Canning Town South
- Canning Town South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Canning Town South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Canning Town South
- Demographics of Canning Town South
- Questions about crime in Canning Town South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (348), vehicle crime (236) and anti-social behaviour (223) made up 48% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 325th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Canning Town South | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,667 | 50,823 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 166.1 | 135.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,034 | 374,523 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Canning Town South peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,769 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (764). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 98%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,667 | 166.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,769 | 176.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,458 | 145.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,162 | 115.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,046 | 104.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 922 | 91.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 849 | 84.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 764 | 76.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 843 | 84.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 139 |
| July 2026 | 149 |
| June 2026 | 137 |
| May 2026 | 155 |
| April 2026 | 179 |
| March 2026 | 139 |
| February 2026 | 100 |
| January 2026 | 132 |
| December 2025 | 127 |
| November 2025 | 134 |
| October 2025 | 137 |
| September 2025 | 139 |
Compared with England and Wales, Canning Town South recorded notably more theft from the person (6.7 times the national rate), vehicle crime (4.7 times the national rate) and robbery (4.3 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (42% below) and public order (33% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 71 to 105 and vehicle crime rose from 177 to 236, while shoplifting fell from 446 to 199 and criminal damage and arson fell from 69 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 348 | 34.7 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 236 | 23.5 | 5.0 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 223 | 22.2 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 199 | 19.8 | 8.5 | -55% |
| Other theft | 164 | 16.3 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Theft from the person | 113 | 11.3 | 1.7 | +27% |
| Burglary | 105 | 10.5 | 3.6 | +48% |
| Drugs | 90 | 9.0 | 3.3 | +18% |
| Robbery | 59 | 5.9 | 1.4 | +2% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -43% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 2.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Canning Town South; the highest is Canning Town North (197.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Boleyn (85.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Canning Town South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canning Town North | 2,202 | 197.7 | +19% |
| Custom House | 2,213 | 130.4 | -22% |
| Plaistow West & Canning Town East | 1,730 | 99.3 | -40% |
| Royal Victoria | 2,075 | 130.2 | -22% |
| Plaistow South | 2,105 | 134.6 | -19% |
| Plaistow North | 2,115 | 113.6 | -32% |
| West Ham | 1,569 | 97.2 | -41% |
| Boleyn | 1,536 | 85.4 | -49% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Canning Town South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Brunel Street” (207).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brunel Street | 207 |
| On or near Canning Town Bus Station | 184 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 125 |
| On or near Clarkson Road | 102 |
| On or near Royal Victoria | 90 |
| On or near Petra Way | 70 |
| On or near Emily Street | 65 |
| On or near Edwin Street | 62 |
| On or near Turner Street | 55 |
| On or near Lower Lea Crossing | 53 |
Of the 1,444 crimes in Canning Town South with a recorded outcome, 56% 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 223 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 807 | 55.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 249 | 17.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 151 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 103 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 15 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Canning Town South has an estimated population of 10,034 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (66%, against 23%), more private renting (45%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (5.4%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Canning Town South average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Canning Town South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 69.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 5.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 57.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 65.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 24.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 45.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Canning Town South a safe place to live?
Canning Town South recorded 166.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 325th 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 Canning Town South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 348 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (236).
Is crime in Canning Town South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Canning Town South was down 6% on the year before: 1,667 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,769 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Canning Town South?
About 10,034 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 4.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Canning Town South?
Canning Town South 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.