Crime in Plaistow North: statistics, rates and trends
2,115 crimes were recorded in Plaistow North in the 12 months to August 2026, 113.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Plaistow North at a glance
- Crime trends in Plaistow North
- Types of crime in Plaistow North
- Plaistow North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Plaistow North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Plaistow North
- Demographics of Plaistow North
- Questions about crime in Plaistow North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (618), anti-social behaviour (442) and vehicle crime (259) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 938th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Plaistow North | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,115 | 50,823 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.6 | 135.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,610 | 374,523 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Plaistow North peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,192 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,818). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,115 | 113.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,100 | 112.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,001 | 107.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,908 | 102.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,039 | 109.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,093 | 112.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,147 | 115.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,192 | 117.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,818 | 97.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 153 |
| July 2026 | 208 |
| June 2026 | 152 |
| May 2026 | 182 |
| April 2026 | 189 |
| March 2026 | 179 |
| February 2026 | 162 |
| January 2026 | 175 |
| December 2025 | 170 |
| November 2025 | 174 |
| October 2025 | 179 |
| September 2025 | 192 |
Compared with England and Wales, Plaistow North recorded notably more theft from the person (4.9 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.8 times the national rate) and robbery (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (79% below) and criminal damage and arson (51% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 156 to 259 and theft from the person rose from 112 to 152, while shoplifting fell from 233 to 33 and criminal damage and arson fell from 75 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 618 | 33.2 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 442 | 23.8 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 259 | 13.9 | 5.0 | +66% |
| Other theft | 161 | 8.7 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Theft from the person | 152 | 8.2 | 1.7 | +36% |
| Drugs | 104 | 5.6 | 3.3 | +1% |
| Public order | 91 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Burglary | 77 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Robbery | 62 | 3.3 | 1.4 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 1.8 | 8.5 | -86% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.4 | 2.1 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Plaistow North; the highest is East Ham (195.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Boleyn (85.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Plaistow North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Street West | 2,186 | 131.7 | +16% |
| Plaistow South | 2,105 | 134.6 | +18% |
| Boleyn | 1,536 | 85.4 | -25% |
| Plaistow West & Canning Town East | 1,730 | 99.3 | -13% |
| West Ham | 1,569 | 97.2 | -14% |
| Green Street East | 1,728 | 100.8 | -11% |
| Forest Gate South | 3,282 | 179.9 | +58% |
| East Ham | 3,386 | 195.5 | +72% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Plaistow North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (149).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 149 |
| On or near Queens Terrace | 80 |
| On or near Brook'S Road | 72 |
| On or near Stopford Road | 53 |
| On or near Selsdon Road | 48 |
| On or near Prince'S Terrace | 47 |
| On or near Park Grove | 45 |
| On or near Upton Lane | 45 |
| On or near Carter Road | 44 |
| On or near May Road | 44 |
Of the 1,673 crimes in Plaistow North with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 442 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 779 | 46.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 408 | 24.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 195 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 156 | 9.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 8 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Plaistow North has an estimated population of 18,610 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (52%, against 23%), more social housing (34%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (6.1%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Plaistow North average decile 2.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Plaistow North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 51.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 31.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Plaistow North a safe place to live?
Plaistow North recorded 113.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 938th 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 Plaistow North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 618 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (442).
Is crime in Plaistow North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Plaistow North was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,115 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,100 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Plaistow North?
About 18,610 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Plaistow North?
Plaistow North 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.