Crime in Plashet: statistics, rates and trends
912 crimes were recorded in Plashet in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
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912 crimes were recorded in Plashet in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 245 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Plashet has the 1,978th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Plashet | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 912 | 50,890 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.5 | 135.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,929 | 374,523 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Plashet was highest in the year to July 2024 (991 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (798). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 912 | 76.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 935 | 78.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 991 | 83.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 904 | 75.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 902 | 75.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 944 | 79.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 987 | 82.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 798 | 66.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 821 | 68.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 80 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 83 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Plashet 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, theft from the person, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+28%) and public order (+26%). The largest falls were in burglary (-51%) and other theft (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 245 | 20.5 | 1.34 | -8% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 243 | 20.4 | 0.59 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 83 | 7.0 | 4.12 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 81 | 6.8 | 1.38 | -2% |
| Other theft | 55 | 4.6 | 0.72 | -36% |
| Public order | 54 | 4.5 | 0.68 | +26% |
| Robbery | 46 | 3.9 | 2.85 | -10% |
| Drugs | 37 | 3.1 | 0.95 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 2.4 | 0.36 | -15% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.4 | 0.40 | -51% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.69 | +100% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.5 | 0.24 | -54% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.4 | 0.05 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.31 | -57% |
Anti-social behaviour in Plashet
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Plashet recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 26.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Plashet
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Plashet recorded 243 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 26.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Plashet
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Plashet recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Plashet
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Plashet recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Plashet
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Plashet recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Plashet
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Plashet recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Plashet
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Plashet recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Plashet
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Plashet recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Plashet
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Plashet recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Plashet
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Plashet recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Plashet
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Plashet recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Plashet
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Plashet recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Plashet
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Plashet recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Plashet
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Plashet recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Plashet, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Plashet.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Plashet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Park | 1,566 | 89.8 | +17% |
| Green Street East | 1,700 | 99.2 | +30% |
| Wall End | 1,186 | 74.8 | -2% |
| East Ham | 3,391 | 195.7 | +156% |
| Little Ilford | 1,751 | 91.5 | +20% |
| Boleyn | 1,532 | 85.2 | +11% |
| Green Street West | 2,189 | 131.9 | +73% |
| Plaistow North | 2,157 | 115.9 | +52% |
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 Plashet over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tennyson Avenue | 170 |
| On or near Shelley Avenue | 136 |
| On or near Hospital | 59 |
| On or near Woodhouse Grove | 45 |
| On or near Milton Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Cowper Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Rutland Road | 37 |
| On or near Chester Road | 36 |
| On or near Gladstone Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Wordsworth Avenue | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Plashet 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 | 299 | 32.8% |
| Not recorded | 245 | 26.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 187 | 20.5% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 10.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 10 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
Plashet has an estimated population of 11,929. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Plashet sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Plashet |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% |
| Private rented homes | 39.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
Is Plashet a safe place to live?
Plashet recorded 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Plashet?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (243).
Is crime in Plashet going up or down?
Recorded crime in Plashet was down 2% on the year before: 912 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 935 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Plashet?
Plashet 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 Plashet. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.