Crime in Green Street East: statistics, rates and trends
1,728 crimes were recorded in Green Street East in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Green Street East at a glance
- Crime trends in Green Street East
- Types of crime in Green Street East
- Green Street East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Green Street East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Green Street East
- Demographics of Green Street East
- Questions about crime in Green Street East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (477), anti-social behaviour (403) and vehicle crime (278) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,213th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Green Street East | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,728 | 50,823 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.8 | 135.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,145 | 374,523 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Green Street East peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,755 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,342). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,728 | 100.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,534 | 89.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,342 | 78.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,427 | 83.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,398 | 81.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,755 | 102.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,588 | 92.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,429 | 83.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,537 | 89.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 141 |
| July 2026 | 179 |
| June 2026 | 151 |
| May 2026 | 169 |
| April 2026 | 149 |
| March 2026 | 165 |
| February 2026 | 126 |
| January 2026 | 119 |
| December 2025 | 157 |
| November 2025 | 123 |
| October 2025 | 135 |
| September 2025 | 114 |
Compared with England and Wales, Green Street East recorded notably more theft from the person (5.3 times the national rate), vehicle crime (3.3 times the national rate) and robbery (71% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (70% below) and public order (58% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 188 to 278 and anti-social behaviour rose from 289 to 403, while criminal damage and arson fell from 77 to 53 and other theft fell from 154 to 106.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 477 | 27.8 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 403 | 23.5 | 15.4 | +39% |
| Vehicle crime | 278 | 16.2 | 5.0 | +48% |
| Theft from the person | 154 | 9.0 | 1.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 106 | 6.2 | 6.4 | -31% |
| Burglary | 55 | 3.2 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Public order | 48 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 2.5 | 8.5 | -17% |
| Robbery | 40 | 2.3 | 1.4 | -23% |
| Drugs | 39 | 2.3 | 3.3 | -7% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Green Street East; the highest is East Ham (195.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Plashet (75.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Green Street East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Street West | 2,186 | 131.7 | +31% |
| Plashet | 898 | 75.3 | -25% |
| Manor Park | 1,574 | 90.2 | -10% |
| Boleyn | 1,536 | 85.4 | -15% |
| Plaistow North | 2,115 | 113.6 | +13% |
| Forest Gate South | 3,282 | 179.9 | +78% |
| East Ham | 3,386 | 195.5 | +94% |
| Forest Gate North | 1,151 | 97.7 | -3% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Green Street East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (244).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 244 |
| On or near Katherine Road | 106 |
| On or near Lens Road | 92 |
| On or near South Esk Road | 88 |
| On or near Crescent Road | 87 |
| On or near Sherrard Road | 61 |
| On or near Dorset Road | 55 |
| On or near Henderson Road | 53 |
| On or near Park Road | 53 |
| On or near Waterloo Road | 52 |
Of the 1,325 crimes in Green Street East with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 403 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 680 | 51.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 326 | 24.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 138 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 105 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 7 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Green Street East has an estimated population of 17,145 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (46%, against 20%), more households without a car (46%, against 23%) and more students (14.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Green Street East average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Green Street East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 46.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 45.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Green Street East a safe place to live?
Green Street East recorded 100.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,213th 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 vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Green Street East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 477 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (403).
Is crime in Green Street East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Green Street East was up 13% on the year before: 1,728 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,534 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Green Street East?
About 17,145 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Green Street East?
Green Street East 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.