Crime in Plaistow South: statistics, rates and trends
2,066 crimes were recorded in Plaistow South in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.1 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 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
- Population and deprivation in Plaistow South
- Questions about crime in Plaistow South
- About this data
2,066 crimes were recorded in Plaistow South in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.1 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 786 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Plaistow South has the 643rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Plaistow South | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,066 | 50,890 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.1 | 135.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,637 | 374,523 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Plaistow South was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,066 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,809). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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 | 2,066 | 132.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,928 | 123.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,011 | 128.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,890 | 120.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,995 | 127.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,020 | 129.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,814 | 116.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,809 | 115.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,873 | 119.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 166 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Plaistow South 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+90%) and drugs (+41%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 786 | 50.3 | 1.47 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 316 | 20.2 | 1.32 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 198 | 12.7 | 2.57 | +15% |
| Other theft | 164 | 10.5 | 1.64 | +4% |
| Public order | 133 | 8.5 | 1.28 | +5% |
| Theft from the person | 98 | 6.3 | 3.71 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 6.1 | 0.90 | -11% |
| Drugs | 72 | 4.6 | 1.41 | +41% |
| Robbery | 60 | 3.8 | 2.84 | +15% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.0 | 0.85 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 2.4 | 0.29 | +90% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.0 | 0.94 | +19% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.0 | 1.05 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.8 | 0.93 | -8% |
Violence and sexual offences in Plaistow South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Plaistow South recorded 786 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 38.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Plaistow South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Plaistow South recorded 316 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 15.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Plaistow South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Plaistow South recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Plaistow South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Plaistow South recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Plaistow South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Plaistow South recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Plaistow South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Plaistow South recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Plaistow South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Plaistow South recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Plaistow South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Plaistow South recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Plaistow South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Plaistow South recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Plaistow South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Plaistow South recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Plaistow South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Plaistow South recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Plaistow South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Plaistow South recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Plaistow South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Plaistow South recorded 16 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 60% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Plaistow South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Plaistow South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Plaistow South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Plaistow South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Plaistow South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaistow West & Canning Town East | 1,753 | 100.7 | -24% |
| Plaistow North | 2,157 | 115.9 | -12% |
| Custom House | 2,261 | 133.2 | +1% |
| Boleyn | 1,532 | 85.2 | -36% |
| Canning Town North | 2,165 | 194.4 | +47% |
| Canning Town South | 1,666 | 166.0 | +26% |
| East Ham South | 1,840 | 105.3 | -20% |
| East Ham | 3,391 | 195.7 | +48% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glen Road | 268 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Way | 238 |
| On or near Barking Road | 75 |
| On or near Larch Close | 65 |
| On or near Central Park Road | 62 |
| On or near Warehome Mews | 62 |
| On or near New City Road | 56 |
| On or near Bushey Road | 46 |
| On or near Woodside Road | 46 |
| On or near Augurs Lane | 40 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Plaistow South 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 | 663 | 32.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 558 | 27.0% |
| Not recorded | 316 | 15.3% |
| Under investigation | 272 | 13.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 148 | 7.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.2% |
Plaistow South has an estimated population of 15,637. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Plaistow South sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Plaistow South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.9% |
| Social rented homes | 26.8% |
| Private rented homes | 33.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.5% |
Is Plaistow South a safe place to live?
Plaistow South recorded 132.1 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 Plaistow South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 786 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (316).
Is crime in Plaistow South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Plaistow South was up 7% on the year before: 2,066 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,928 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Plaistow South?
Plaistow South 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 Plaistow South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.