Crime in Custom House: statistics, rates and trends
2,261 crimes were recorded in Custom House in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Custom House at a glance
- Crime trends in Custom House
- Types of crime in Custom House
- Custom House compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Custom House
- What happened after crimes were reported in Custom House
- Population and deprivation in Custom House
- Questions about crime in Custom House
- About this data
2,261 crimes were recorded in Custom House in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 519 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Custom House has the 619th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Custom House | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,261 | 50,890 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.2 | 135.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,976 | 374,523 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Custom House was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,340 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,615). 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 | 2,261 | 133.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,019 | 118.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,040 | 120.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,615 | 95.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,815 | 106.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,919 | 113.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,900 | 111.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,180 | 128.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,340 | 137.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 211 |
| June 2026 | 200 |
| May 2026 | 222 |
| April 2026 | 179 |
| March 2026 | 174 |
| February 2026 | 159 |
| January 2026 | 162 |
| December 2025 | 176 |
| November 2025 | 174 |
| October 2025 | 184 |
| September 2025 | 214 |
| August 2025 | 206 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Custom House 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 (+121%) and other theft (+43%). The largest falls were in drugs (-60%) and criminal damage and arson (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 519 | 30.6 | 0.89 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 351 | 20.7 | 1.35 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 333 | 19.6 | 2.37 | +121% |
| Vehicle crime | 288 | 17.0 | 3.44 | +21% |
| Other theft | 234 | 13.8 | 2.16 | +43% |
| Theft from the person | 101 | 5.9 | 3.52 | +42% |
| Drugs | 92 | 5.4 | 1.66 | -60% |
| Public order | 90 | 5.3 | 0.80 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 4.6 | 0.68 | -23% |
| Robbery | 65 | 3.8 | 2.83 | +38% |
| Burglary | 50 | 2.9 | 0.83 | +14% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.3 | 0.61 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.3 | 1.33 | +47% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.9 | 1.15 | +23% |
Violence and sexual offences in Custom House
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Custom House recorded 519 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 23.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Custom House
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Custom House recorded 351 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Custom House
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Custom House recorded 333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 121% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Custom House
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Custom House recorded 288 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Custom House
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Custom House recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Custom House
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Custom House recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Custom House
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Custom House recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Custom House
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Custom House recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Custom House
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Custom House recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Custom House
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Custom House recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Custom House
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Custom House recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Custom House
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Custom House recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Custom House
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Custom House recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Custom House
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Custom House recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Custom House, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Custom House.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Custom House |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canning Town South | 1,666 | 166.0 | +25% |
| Plaistow South | 2,066 | 132.1 | -1% |
| Royal Victoria | 2,043 | 128.2 | -4% |
| Plaistow West & Canning Town East | 1,753 | 100.7 | -24% |
| Canning Town North | 2,165 | 194.4 | +46% |
| Beckton | 2,626 | 162.0 | +22% |
| Plaistow North | 2,157 | 115.9 | -13% |
| Boleyn | 1,532 | 85.2 | -36% |
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 Custom House over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 303 |
| On or near Hospital | 112 |
| On or near Bingley Road | 59 |
| On or near Lynx Way | 58 |
| On or near Cundy Road | 56 |
| On or near Woodcocks | 55 |
| On or near Colman Road | 45 |
| On or near Victoria Dock Road | 45 |
| On or near Normandy Terrace | 42 |
| On or near Boreham Avenue | 40 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Custom House 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 | 984 | 43.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 367 | 16.2% |
| Not recorded | 351 | 15.5% |
| Under investigation | 238 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 132 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 86 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 1.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 11 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
Custom House has an estimated population of 16,976. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Custom House sits in decile 2.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Custom House |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.8% |
| Social rented homes | 45.9% |
| Private rented homes | 26.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 |
Is Custom House a safe place to live?
Custom House recorded 133.2 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 Custom House?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 519 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (351).
Is crime in Custom House going up or down?
Recorded crime in Custom House was up 12% on the year before: 2,261 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,019 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Custom House?
Custom House 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 Custom House. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.