Crime in East Ham: statistics, rates and trends
3,391 crimes were recorded in East Ham in the 12 months to July 2026, 195.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in East Ham at a glance
- Crime trends in East Ham
- Types of crime in East Ham
- East Ham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in East Ham
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Ham
- Population and deprivation in East Ham
- Questions about crime in East Ham
- About this data
3,391 crimes were recorded in East Ham in the 12 months to July 2026, 195.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 746 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, East Ham has the 210th highest crime rate.
| Measure | East Ham | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,391 | 50,890 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 195.7 | 135.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,324 | 374,523 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in East Ham was highest in the year to July 2024 (4,021 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,946). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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 | 3,391 | 195.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,401 | 196.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,021 | 232.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,690 | 213.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,362 | 194.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,935 | 227.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,304 | 190.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,250 | 187.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,946 | 170.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 255 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Ham 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in other crime (+27%) and violence and sexual offences (+18%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-30%) and burglary (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 746 | 43.1 | 1.26 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 581 | 33.5 | 2.19 | -4% |
| Theft from the person | 424 | 24.5 | 14.49 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 325 | 18.8 | 2.26 | +6% |
| Other theft | 316 | 18.2 | 2.85 | -6% |
| Drugs | 210 | 12.1 | 3.71 | +14% |
| Robbery | 184 | 10.6 | 7.86 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 177 | 10.2 | 2.07 | -14% |
| Public order | 169 | 9.8 | 1.47 | +6% |
| Burglary | 89 | 5.1 | 1.45 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -30% |
| Other crime | 33 | 1.9 | 0.90 | +27% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 1.5 | 1.82 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 1.5 | 1.55 | +136% |
Violence and sexual offences in East Ham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Ham recorded 746 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in East Ham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Ham recorded 581 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in East Ham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East Ham recorded 424 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in East Ham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Ham recorded 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in East Ham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Ham recorded 316 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in East Ham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Ham recorded 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in East Ham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East Ham recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in East Ham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Ham recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in East Ham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Ham recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in East Ham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Ham recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in East Ham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Ham recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in East Ham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Ham recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in East Ham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Ham recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in East Ham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Ham recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 136% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to East Ham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Ham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Ham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boleyn | 1,532 | 85.2 | -56% |
| Wall End | 1,186 | 74.8 | -62% |
| East Ham South | 1,840 | 105.3 | -46% |
| Plashet | 912 | 76.5 | -61% |
| Green Street East | 1,700 | 99.2 | -49% |
| Plaistow North | 2,157 | 115.9 | -41% |
| Green Street West | 2,189 | 131.9 | -33% |
| Plaistow South | 2,066 | 132.1 | -33% |
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 East Ham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 445 |
| On or near High Street North | 307 |
| On or near Myrtle Road | 205 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 190 |
| On or near Parking Area | 152 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 132 |
| On or near Streatfeild Avenue | 131 |
| On or near Lloyd Road | 127 |
| On or near Bendish Road | 104 |
| On or near Pilgrims Way | 97 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Ham 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 | 1,374 | 40.5% |
| Not recorded | 581 | 17.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 551 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 365 | 10.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 184 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 98 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 94 | 2.8% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 72 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 50 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% |
East Ham has an estimated population of 17,324. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Ham sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | East Ham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.7% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% |
| Private rented homes | 43.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 |
Is East Ham a safe place to live?
East Ham recorded 195.7 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 East Ham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 746 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (581).
Is crime in East Ham going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Ham was almost unchanged on the year before: 3,391 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,401 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers East Ham?
East Ham 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 East Ham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.