Crime in Plaistow South: statistics, rates and trends
2,105 crimes were recorded in Plaistow South in the 12 months to August 2026, 134.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Plaistow South at a glance
- Crime trends in Plaistow South
- Types of crime in Plaistow South
- Plaistow South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Plaistow South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Plaistow South
- Demographics of Plaistow South
- Questions about crime in Plaistow South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (819), anti-social behaviour (307) and vehicle crime (200) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 606th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Plaistow South | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,105 | 50,823 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 134.6 | 135.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,637 | 374,523 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Plaistow South of any year here (2,105 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,105 | 134.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,942 | 124.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,010 | 128.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,919 | 122.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,980 | 126.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,019 | 129.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,827 | 116.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,796 | 114.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,864 | 119.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 205 |
| July 2026 | 156 |
| June 2026 | 183 |
| May 2026 | 194 |
| April 2026 | 154 |
| March 2026 | 183 |
| February 2026 | 162 |
| January 2026 | 145 |
| December 2025 | 160 |
| November 2025 | 166 |
| October 2025 | 217 |
| September 2025 | 180 |
Compared with England and Wales, Plaistow South recorded notably more theft from the person (3.8 times the national rate), robbery (2.6 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.6 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (67% below) and criminal damage and arson (20% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 21 to 44 and drugs rose from 54 to 75, while criminal damage and arson fell from 110 to 84.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 819 | 52.4 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 307 | 19.6 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 200 | 12.8 | 5.0 | +12% |
| Other theft | 177 | 11.3 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Public order | 136 | 8.7 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 100 | 6.4 | 1.7 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Drugs | 75 | 4.8 | 3.3 | +39% |
| Robbery | 56 | 3.6 | 1.4 | +6% |
| Burglary | 49 | 3.1 | 3.6 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 2.8 | 8.5 | +110% |
| Other crime | 30 | 1.9 | 2.1 | +3% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Plaistow South; the highest is Canning Town North (197.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Boleyn (85.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Plaistow South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaistow West & Canning Town East | 1,730 | 99.3 | -26% |
| Plaistow North | 2,115 | 113.6 | -16% |
| Custom House | 2,213 | 130.4 | -3% |
| Boleyn | 1,536 | 85.4 | -37% |
| Canning Town North | 2,202 | 197.7 | +47% |
| Canning Town South | 1,667 | 166.1 | +23% |
| East Ham South | 1,790 | 102.4 | -24% |
| East Ham | 3,386 | 195.5 | +45% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Plaistow South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Glen Road” (275).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glen Road | 275 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Way | 241 |
| On or near Barking Road | 80 |
| On or near Central Park Road | 66 |
| On or near Larch Close | 66 |
| On or near Warehome Mews | 62 |
| On or near New City Road | 58 |
| On or near Woodside Road | 48 |
| On or near Bushey Road | 43 |
| On or near Augurs Lane | 41 |
Of the 1,798 crimes in Plaistow South with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 307 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 692 | 38.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 580 | 32.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 240 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 168 | 9.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 7 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Plaistow South has an estimated population of 15,637 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (49%, against 23%), more unemployed residents (6.2%, against 3.4%) and more private renting (34%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Plaistow South average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Plaistow South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 49.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Plaistow South a safe place to live?
Plaistow South recorded 134.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 606th 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 Plaistow South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 819 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (307).
Is crime in Plaistow South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Plaistow South was up 8% on the year before: 2,105 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,942 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Plaistow South?
About 15,637 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Plaistow South?
Plaistow South 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.