Crime in East Ham: statistics, rates and trends
3,386 crimes were recorded in East Ham in the 12 months to August 2026, 195.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (739), anti-social behaviour (573) and theft from the person (416) made up 51% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 209th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | East Ham | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,386 | 50,823 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 195.5 | 135.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,324 | 374,523 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in East Ham peaked in the year to August 2024 (4,014 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,905). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,386 | 195.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,333 | 192.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,014 | 231.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,743 | 216.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,356 | 193.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,902 | 225.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,375 | 194.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,271 | 188.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,905 | 167.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 250 |
| July 2026 | 265 |
| June 2026 | 278 |
| May 2026 | 269 |
| April 2026 | 280 |
| March 2026 | 304 |
| February 2026 | 282 |
| January 2026 | 242 |
| December 2025 | 308 |
| November 2025 | 311 |
| October 2025 | 349 |
| September 2025 | 248 |
Compared with England and Wales, East Ham recorded notably more theft from the person (14.3 times the national rate), robbery (7.8 times the national rate) and drugs (3.5 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (35% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 24 to 34 and robbery rose from 154 to 185, while criminal damage and arson fell from 121 to 76.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 739 | 42.7 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 573 | 33.1 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 416 | 24.0 | 1.7 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 337 | 19.5 | 8.5 | +12% |
| Other theft | 331 | 19.1 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Drugs | 201 | 11.6 | 3.3 | +4% |
| Robbery | 185 | 10.7 | 1.4 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 180 | 10.4 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Public order | 178 | 10.3 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Burglary | 87 | 5.0 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Other crime | 34 | 2.0 | 2.1 | +42% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 1.6 | 0.8 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
East Ham has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Ham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boleyn | 1,536 | 85.4 | -56% |
| Wall End | 1,142 | 72.0 | -63% |
| East Ham South | 1,790 | 102.4 | -48% |
| Plashet | 898 | 75.3 | -61% |
| Green Street East | 1,728 | 100.8 | -48% |
| Plaistow North | 2,115 | 113.6 | -42% |
| Green Street West | 2,186 | 131.7 | -33% |
| Plaistow South | 2,105 | 134.6 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in East Ham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (447).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 447 |
| On or near High Street North | 324 |
| On or near Myrtle Road | 205 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 184 |
| On or near Parking Area | 147 |
| On or near Streatfeild Avenue | 131 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 129 |
| On or near Lloyd Road | 121 |
| On or near Bendish Road | 104 |
| On or near Pilgrims Way | 99 |
Of the 2,813 crimes in East Ham with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 573 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,445 | 51.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 568 | 20.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 264 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 204 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 103 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 91 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 72 | 2.6% | 0.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
East Ham has an estimated population of 17,324 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (43%, against 20%), more households without a car (49%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (6.3%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Ham average decile 2.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | East Ham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 48.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 43.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is East Ham a safe place to live?
East Ham recorded 195.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 209th 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 East Ham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 739 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (573).
Is crime in East Ham going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Ham was up 2% on the year before: 3,386 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,333 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Ham?
About 17,324 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Ham?
East Ham 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.