Crime in Green Street West: statistics, rates and trends
2,186 crimes were recorded in Green Street West in the 12 months to August 2026, 131.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Green Street West
- Questions about crime in Green Street West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (555), theft from the person (392) and anti-social behaviour (355) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 648th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Green Street West | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,186 | 50,823 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.7 | 135.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,597 | 374,523 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Green Street West of any year here (2,186 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,186 | 131.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,042 | 123.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,108 | 127.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,933 | 116.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,787 | 107.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,901 | 114.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,908 | 115.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,871 | 112.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,763 | 106.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 149 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Green Street West recorded notably more theft from the person (14.0 times the national rate), robbery (2.8 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (48% below) and shoplifting (32% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 54 to 82 and vehicle crime rose from 144 to 188, while criminal damage and arson fell from 83 to 58 and bicycle theft fell from 25 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 555 | 33.4 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Theft from the person | 392 | 23.6 | 1.7 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 355 | 21.4 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Other theft | 198 | 11.9 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 188 | 11.3 | 5.0 | +31% |
| Public order | 101 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 96 | 5.8 | 8.5 | +9% |
| Drugs | 82 | 4.9 | 3.3 | +52% |
| Robbery | 64 | 3.9 | 1.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Burglary | 49 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.2 | 0.8 | -20% |
| Other crime | 14 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Green Street West; the highest is Forest Gate South (179.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Plashet (75.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Green Street West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Street East | 1,728 | 100.8 | -23% |
| Plaistow North | 2,115 | 113.6 | -14% |
| Forest Gate South | 3,282 | 179.9 | +37% |
| Boleyn | 1,536 | 85.4 | -35% |
| Forest Gate North | 1,151 | 97.7 | -26% |
| Plashet | 898 | 75.3 | -43% |
| West Ham | 1,569 | 97.2 | -26% |
| Manor Park | 1,574 | 90.2 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Green Street West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (323).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 323 |
| On or near B167 | 261 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 153 |
| On or near Police Station | 134 |
| On or near Cheshunt Road | 105 |
| On or near Westbury Terrace | 91 |
| On or near Green Street | 74 |
| On or near B165 | 54 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 54 |
| On or near Raymond Road | 52 |
Of the 1,831 crimes in Green Street West with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 355 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 981 | 53.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 379 | 20.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 198 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 141 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 11 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Green Street West has an estimated population of 16,597 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (7.8%, against 3.4%), more private renting (44%, against 20%) and more households without a car (47%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Green Street West average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Green Street West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 46.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 43.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Green Street West a safe place to live?
Green Street West recorded 131.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 648th 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 robbery.
What is the most common crime in Green Street West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 555 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by theft from the person (392).
Is crime in Green Street West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Green Street West was up 7% on the year before: 2,186 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,042 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Green Street West?
About 16,597 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Green Street West?
Green Street West 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.