Crime in Green Street West: statistics, rates and trends
2,189 crimes were recorded in Green Street West in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Green Street West at a glance
- Crime trends in Green Street West
- Types of crime in Green Street West
- Green Street West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Green Street West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Green Street West
- Population and deprivation in Green Street West
- Questions about crime in Green Street West
- About this data
2,189 crimes were recorded in Green Street West in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than 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 560 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Green Street West has the 648th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Green Street West | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,189 | 50,890 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.9 | 135.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,597 | 374,523 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Green Street West was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,189 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,771). Over the whole period it rose 23%, 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 | 2,189 | 131.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,039 | 122.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,108 | 127.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,951 | 117.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,771 | 106.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,947 | 117.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,900 | 114.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,827 | 110.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,782 | 107.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 180 |
| June 2026 | 176 |
| May 2026 | 178 |
| April 2026 | 195 |
| March 2026 | 233 |
| February 2026 | 169 |
| January 2026 | 195 |
| December 2025 | 158 |
| November 2025 | 186 |
| October 2025 | 215 |
| September 2025 | 152 |
| August 2025 | 152 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Green Street West 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 theft from the person, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+40%) and drugs (+33%). The largest falls were in other crime (-43%) and burglary (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 560 | 33.7 | 0.99 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 393 | 23.7 | 14.02 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 355 | 21.4 | 1.39 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 194 | 11.7 | 2.37 | +40% |
| Other theft | 190 | 11.4 | 1.79 | -17% |
| Public order | 103 | 6.2 | 0.93 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 96 | 5.8 | 0.70 | +10% |
| Drugs | 80 | 4.8 | 1.47 | +33% |
| Robbery | 65 | 3.9 | 2.90 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 3.8 | 0.56 | -23% |
| Burglary | 44 | 2.7 | 0.75 | -32% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.3 | 1.54 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 0.81 | +0% |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.7 | 0.34 | -43% |
Violence and sexual offences in Green Street West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Green Street West recorded 560 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 25.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Green Street West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Green Street West recorded 393 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Green Street West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Green Street West recorded 355 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Green Street West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Green Street West recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Green Street West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Green Street West recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Green Street West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Green Street West recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Green Street West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Green Street West recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Green Street West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Green Street West recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Green Street West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Green Street West recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Green Street West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Green Street West recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Green Street West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Green Street West recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Green Street West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Green Street West recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Green Street West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Green Street West recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Green Street West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Green Street West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Green Street West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Green Street West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Green Street West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Street East | 1,700 | 99.2 | -25% |
| Plaistow North | 2,157 | 115.9 | -12% |
| Forest Gate South | 3,330 | 182.5 | +38% |
| Boleyn | 1,532 | 85.2 | -35% |
| Forest Gate North | 1,149 | 97.6 | -26% |
| Plashet | 912 | 76.5 | -42% |
| West Ham | 1,535 | 95.1 | -28% |
| Manor Park | 1,566 | 89.8 | -32% |
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 Green Street West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 317 |
| On or near B167 | 262 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 151 |
| On or near Police Station | 134 |
| On or near Cheshunt Road | 108 |
| On or near Westbury Terrace | 86 |
| On or near Green Street | 76 |
| On or near Raymond Road | 56 |
| On or near B165 | 55 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 54 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Green Street West 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 | 973 | 44.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 360 | 16.4% |
| Not recorded | 355 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 257 | 11.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 119 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 0.9% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 11 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Green Street West has an estimated population of 16,597. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Green Street West sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Green Street West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.7% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 43.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
Is Green Street West a safe place to live?
Green Street West recorded 131.9 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 Green Street West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 560 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by theft from the person (393).
Is crime in Green Street West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Green Street West was up 7% on the year before: 2,189 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,039 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Green Street West?
Green Street West 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 Green Street West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.