Crime in Plaistow West & Canning Town East: statistics, rates and trends
1,753 crimes were recorded in Plaistow West & Canning Town East in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Plaistow West & Canning Town East at a glance
- Crime trends in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
- Types of crime in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
- Plaistow West & Canning Town East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
- Population and deprivation in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
- Questions about crime in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
- About this data
1,753 crimes were recorded in Plaistow West & Canning Town East in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 514 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Plaistow West & Canning Town East has the 1,225th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Plaistow West & Canning Town East | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,753 | 50,890 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.7 | 135.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,414 | 374,523 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Plaistow West & Canning Town East was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,836 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,515). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 1,753 | 100.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,836 | 105.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,699 | 97.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,756 | 100.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,515 | 87.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,784 | 102.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,754 | 100.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,695 | 97.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,823 | 104.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 157 |
| June 2026 | 137 |
| May 2026 | 172 |
| April 2026 | 137 |
| March 2026 | 146 |
| February 2026 | 109 |
| January 2026 | 150 |
| December 2025 | 121 |
| November 2025 | 143 |
| October 2025 | 157 |
| September 2025 | 151 |
| August 2025 | 173 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Plaistow West & Canning Town East 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 vehicle crime, theft from the person, robbery.
The largest increases were in public order (+28%) and violence and sexual offences (+18%). The largest falls were in drugs (-52%) and other crime (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 514 | 29.5 | 0.86 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 316 | 18.1 | 1.18 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 170 | 9.8 | 1.18 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 164 | 9.4 | 1.91 | -5% |
| Other theft | 131 | 7.5 | 1.18 | +7% |
| Public order | 91 | 5.2 | 0.79 | +28% |
| Theft from the person | 85 | 4.9 | 2.89 | -9% |
| Burglary | 69 | 4.0 | 1.12 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -26% |
| Drugs | 55 | 3.2 | 0.97 | -52% |
| Robbery | 55 | 3.2 | 2.34 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.9 | 1.05 | +15% |
| Other crime | 15 | 0.9 | 0.41 | -52% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 0.30 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Plaistow West & Canning Town East recorded 514 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 29.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Plaistow West & Canning Town East recorded 316 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Plaistow West & Canning Town East recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Plaistow West & Canning Town East recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Plaistow West & Canning Town East recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Plaistow West & Canning Town East recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Plaistow West & Canning Town East recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Plaistow West & Canning Town East recorded 69 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 up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Plaistow West & Canning Town East recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Plaistow West & Canning Town East recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Plaistow West & Canning Town East recorded 55 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 up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Plaistow West & Canning Town East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Plaistow West & Canning Town East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Plaistow West & Canning Town East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Plaistow West & Canning Town East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Plaistow West & Canning Town East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Plaistow West & Canning Town East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canning Town North | 2,165 | 194.4 | +93% |
| Plaistow South | 2,066 | 132.1 | +31% |
| Plaistow North | 2,157 | 115.9 | +15% |
| Canning Town South | 1,666 | 166.0 | +65% |
| Custom House | 2,261 | 133.2 | +32% |
| West Ham | 1,535 | 95.1 | -6% |
| Boleyn | 1,532 | 85.2 | -15% |
| Green Street West | 2,189 | 131.9 | +31% |
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 West & Canning Town East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 261 |
| On or near Newman Road | 51 |
| On or near Robertson Road | 50 |
| On or near Warmington Street | 42 |
| On or near Sewell Street | 40 |
| On or near Ayres Close | 33 |
| On or near Grant Street | 33 |
| On or near King Street | 33 |
| On or near Turnstone Close | 31 |
| On or near Plaistow Road | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Plaistow West & Canning Town East 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 | 641 | 36.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 371 | 21.2% |
| Not recorded | 316 | 18.0% |
| Under investigation | 212 | 12.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 92 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 1.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 8 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
Plaistow West & Canning Town East has an estimated population of 17,414. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Plaistow West & Canning Town East 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 West & Canning Town East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.6% |
| Social rented homes | 38.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.8% |
Is Plaistow West & Canning Town East a safe place to live?
Plaistow West & Canning Town East recorded 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 West & Canning Town East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 514 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (316).
Is crime in Plaistow West & Canning Town East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Plaistow West & Canning Town East was down 5% on the year before: 1,753 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,836 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Plaistow West & Canning Town East?
Plaistow West & Canning Town East 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 West & Canning Town East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.