Crime in East Ham South: statistics, rates and trends
1,790 crimes were recorded in East Ham South in the 12 months to August 2026, 102.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in East Ham South at a glance
- Crime trends in East Ham South
- Types of crime in East Ham South
- East Ham South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in East Ham South
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Ham South
- Demographics of East Ham South
- Questions about crime in East Ham South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (530), anti-social behaviour (292) and vehicle crime (168) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,178th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | East Ham South | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,790 | 50,823 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.4 | 135.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,472 | 374,523 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in East Ham South of any year here (1,790 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,790 | 102.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,745 | 99.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,760 | 100.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,524 | 87.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,422 | 81.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,555 | 89.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,568 | 89.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,346 | 77.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,373 | 78.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 129 |
| July 2026 | 164 |
| June 2026 | 143 |
| May 2026 | 152 |
| April 2026 | 125 |
| March 2026 | 133 |
| February 2026 | 138 |
| January 2026 | 150 |
| December 2025 | 161 |
| November 2025 | 162 |
| October 2025 | 170 |
| September 2025 | 163 |
Compared with England and Wales, East Ham South recorded notably more robbery (3.1 times the national rate), theft from the person (2.1 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (93% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (42% below) and burglary (34% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 54 to 73 and theft from the person rose from 48 to 61, while burglary fell from 58 to 41 and criminal damage and arson fell from 86 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 530 | 30.3 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 292 | 16.7 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 168 | 9.6 | 5.0 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 158 | 9.0 | 8.5 | +3% |
| Other theft | 140 | 8.0 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Drugs | 98 | 5.6 | 3.3 | +14% |
| Public order | 98 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Robbery | 73 | 4.2 | 1.4 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Theft from the person | 61 | 3.5 | 1.7 | +27% |
| Burglary | 41 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 29 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than East Ham South; the highest is East Ham (195.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Wall End (72.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Ham South |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ham | 3,386 | 195.5 | +91% |
| Beckton | 2,617 | 161.5 | +58% |
| Boleyn | 1,536 | 85.4 | -17% |
| Wall End | 1,142 | 72.0 | -30% |
| Plaistow South | 2,105 | 134.6 | +31% |
| Plashet | 898 | 75.3 | -27% |
| Plaistow North | 2,115 | 113.6 | +11% |
| Custom House | 2,213 | 130.4 | +27% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in East Ham South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Masefield Gardens” (176).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Masefield Gardens | 176 |
| On or near Blaney Crescent | 168 |
| On or near Jenkins Lane | 95 |
| On or near Spur Road | 61 |
| On or near Denbigh Road | 56 |
| On or near Noel Road | 48 |
| On or near High Street South | 45 |
| On or near Lonsdale Close | 43 |
| On or near Holloway Road | 42 |
| On or near Mathews Avenue | 42 |
Of the 1,498 crimes in East Ham South with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 292 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 573 | 38.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 400 | 26.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 186 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 129 | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 86 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 12 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
East Ham South has an estimated population of 17,472 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (6.2%, against 3.4%), more households without a car (41%, against 23%) and more social housing (30%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Ham South average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | East Ham South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is East Ham South a safe place to live?
East Ham South recorded 102.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,178th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in East Ham South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 530 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (292).
Is crime in East Ham South going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Ham South was up 3% on the year before: 1,790 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,745 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Ham South?
About 17,472 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Ham South?
East Ham 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.