Crime in Plaistow North: statistics, rates and trends

2,157 crimes were recorded in Plaistow North in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 618 reports (29% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Plaistow North has the 895th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Plaistow North was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,163 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,800). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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 Plaistow North 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, other theft.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+55%) and theft from the person (+39%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-79%) and robbery (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Plaistow North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Plaistow North recorded 618 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 28.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Plaistow North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Plaistow North recorded 473 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 21.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Plaistow North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Plaistow North recorded 251 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Plaistow North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Plaistow North recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Plaistow North

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Plaistow North recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Plaistow North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Plaistow North recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Plaistow North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Plaistow North recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Plaistow North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Plaistow North recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Plaistow North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Plaistow North recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Plaistow North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Plaistow North recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Plaistow North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Plaistow North recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 79% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Plaistow North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Plaistow North recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Plaistow North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Plaistow North recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Plaistow North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Plaistow North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Plaistow North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Plaistow North 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.

Plaistow North has an estimated population of 18,610. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Plaistow North sits in decile 2.4, 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 Plaistow North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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