Crime in Royal Victoria: statistics, rates and trends
2,043 crimes were recorded in Royal Victoria in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Royal Victoria at a glance
- Crime trends in Royal Victoria
- Types of crime in Royal Victoria
- Royal Victoria compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Royal Victoria
- What happened after crimes were reported in Royal Victoria
- Population and deprivation in Royal Victoria
- Questions about crime in Royal Victoria
- About this data
2,043 crimes were recorded in Royal Victoria in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 28% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 460 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Royal Victoria has the 708th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Royal Victoria | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,043 | 50,890 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.2 | 135.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +28% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,937 | 374,523 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Royal Victoria was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,043 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (991). Over the whole period it rose 106%, 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 | 2,043 | 128.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,597 | 100.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,515 | 95.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,413 | 88.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,208 | 75.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,518 | 95.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,332 | 83.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,040 | 65.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 991 | 62.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 185 |
| June 2026 | 194 |
| May 2026 | 196 |
| April 2026 | 200 |
| March 2026 | 153 |
| February 2026 | 134 |
| January 2026 | 161 |
| December 2025 | 174 |
| November 2025 | 164 |
| October 2025 | 170 |
| September 2025 | 152 |
| August 2025 | 160 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Royal Victoria 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, other theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+74%) and theft from the person (+55%). The largest falls were in other crime (-67%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 460 | 28.9 | 0.84 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 395 | 24.8 | 1.62 | +1% |
| Other theft | 269 | 16.9 | 2.64 | +54% |
| Vehicle crime | 203 | 12.7 | 2.59 | +26% |
| Theft from the person | 181 | 11.4 | 6.72 | +55% |
| Burglary | 134 | 8.4 | 2.38 | +74% |
| Drugs | 101 | 6.3 | 1.94 | +28% |
| Public order | 87 | 5.5 | 0.82 | +26% |
| Robbery | 67 | 4.2 | 3.11 | +46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 3.9 | 0.57 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 3.1 | 0.37 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.2 | 1.23 | +111% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.6 | 0.69 | -18% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.4 | 0.21 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Royal Victoria
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Royal Victoria recorded 460 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 22.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Royal Victoria
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Royal Victoria recorded 395 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Royal Victoria
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Royal Victoria recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Royal Victoria
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Royal Victoria recorded 203 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 26% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Royal Victoria
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Royal Victoria recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Royal Victoria
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Royal Victoria recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Royal Victoria
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Royal Victoria recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Royal Victoria
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Royal Victoria recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Royal Victoria
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Royal Victoria recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Royal Victoria
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Royal Victoria recorded 62 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 up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Royal Victoria
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Royal Victoria recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Royal Victoria
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Royal Victoria recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Royal Victoria
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Royal Victoria recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Royal Victoria
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Royal Victoria recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Royal Victoria, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Royal Victoria.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Royal Victoria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom House | 2,261 | 133.2 | +4% |
| Canning Town South | 1,666 | 166.0 | +30% |
| Plaistow South | 2,066 | 132.1 | +3% |
| Canning Town North | 2,165 | 194.4 | +52% |
| Beckton | 2,626 | 162.0 | +26% |
| Plaistow West & Canning Town East | 1,753 | 100.7 | -21% |
| Royal Albert | 1,340 | 111.7 | -13% |
| East Ham South | 1,840 | 105.3 | -18% |
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 Royal Victoria over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fitzwilliam Mews | 215 |
| On or near Western Gateway | 167 |
| On or near Tidal Basin Road | 131 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 117 |
| On or near Connaught Road | 115 |
| On or near Bonnet Street | 88 |
| On or near Siemens Brothers Way | 77 |
| On or near Cunnigham Avenue | 73 |
| On or near Regalia Close | 65 |
| On or near Rope Terrace | 61 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Royal Victoria 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 | 851 | 41.7% |
| Not recorded | 395 | 19.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 314 | 15.4% |
| Under investigation | 268 | 13.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 112 | 5.5% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
Royal Victoria has an estimated population of 15,937. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Royal Victoria sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Royal Victoria |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 81.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 1.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.2% |
| Social rented homes | 19.5% |
| Private rented homes | 53.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Royal Victoria a safe place to live?
Royal Victoria recorded 128.2 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 Royal Victoria?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 460 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (395).
Is crime in Royal Victoria going up or down?
Recorded crime in Royal Victoria was up 28% on the year before: 2,043 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,597 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Royal Victoria?
Royal Victoria 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 Royal Victoria. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.