Crime in East Ham South: statistics, rates and trends

1,840 crimes were recorded in East Ham South in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 536 reports (29% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, East Ham South has the 1,108th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in East Ham South was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,840 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,348). Over the whole period it rose 31%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Ham South 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, drugs.

The largest increases were in theft from the person (+42%) and shoplifting (+38%). The largest falls were in burglary (-33%) and anti-social behaviour (-13%).

Violence and sexual offences in East Ham South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Ham South recorded 536 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 29.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in East Ham South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Ham South recorded 299 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in East Ham South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Ham South recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in East Ham South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Ham South recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in East Ham South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Ham South recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in East Ham South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Ham South recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in East Ham South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Ham South recorded 94 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 up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in East Ham South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Ham South recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in East Ham South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East Ham South recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in East Ham South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East Ham South recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in East Ham South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Ham South recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in East Ham South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Ham South recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 329% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in East Ham South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Ham South recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in East Ham South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Ham South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to East Ham South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Ham South.

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Ham South 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.

East Ham South has an estimated population of 17,472. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Ham South sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.