Crime in Royal Victoria: statistics, rates and trends
2,075 crimes were recorded in Royal Victoria in the 12 months to August 2026, 130.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Royal Victoria
- Questions about crime in Royal Victoria
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (481), anti-social behaviour (401) and other theft (276) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 678th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Royal Victoria | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,075 | 50,823 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 130.2 | 135.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,937 | 374,523 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Royal Victoria of any year here (2,075 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 104%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,075 | 130.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,632 | 102.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,503 | 94.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,444 | 90.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,219 | 76.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,449 | 90.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,409 | 88.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,029 | 64.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,015 | 63.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 192 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Royal Victoria recorded notably more theft from the person (6.8 times the national rate), robbery (3.0 times the national rate) and other theft (2.7 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (63% below) and criminal damage and arson (50% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 78 to 135 and other theft rose from 180 to 276.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 481 | 30.2 | 34.2 | +40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 401 | 25.2 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Other theft | 276 | 17.3 | 6.4 | +53% |
| Vehicle crime | 212 | 13.3 | 5.0 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 181 | 11.4 | 1.7 | +51% |
| Burglary | 135 | 8.5 | 3.6 | +73% |
| Drugs | 103 | 6.5 | 3.3 | +27% |
| Public order | 87 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Robbery | 65 | 4.1 | 1.4 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 3.1 | 8.5 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Royal Victoria; the highest is Canning Town North (197.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Plaistow West & Canning Town East (99.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Royal Victoria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom House | 2,213 | 130.4 | 0% |
| Canning Town South | 1,667 | 166.1 | +28% |
| Plaistow South | 2,105 | 134.6 | +3% |
| Canning Town North | 2,202 | 197.7 | +52% |
| Beckton | 2,617 | 161.5 | +24% |
| Plaistow West & Canning Town East | 1,730 | 99.3 | -24% |
| Royal Albert | 1,350 | 112.5 | -14% |
| East Ham South | 1,790 | 102.4 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Royal Victoria over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Fitzwilliam Mews” (227).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fitzwilliam Mews | 227 |
| On or near Western Gateway | 168 |
| On or near Tidal Basin Road | 126 |
| On or near Connaught Road | 121 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 117 |
| On or near Bonnet Street | 84 |
| On or near Siemens Brothers Way | 81 |
| On or near Cunnigham Avenue | 77 |
| On or near Regalia Close | 66 |
| On or near Seagull Lane | 60 |
Of the 1,674 crimes in Royal Victoria with a recorded outcome, 52% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 401 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 863 | 51.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 334 | 20.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 226 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 133 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 61 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Royal Victoria has an estimated population of 15,937 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (62%, against 23%), more private renting (53%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (67%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Royal Victoria average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Royal Victoria | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 1.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 78.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 2.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 67.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 62.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 53.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Royal Victoria a safe place to live?
Royal Victoria recorded 130.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 678th 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 Royal Victoria?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 481 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (401).
Is crime in Royal Victoria going up or down?
Recorded crime in Royal Victoria was up 27% on the year before: 2,075 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,632 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Royal Victoria?
About 15,937 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 1.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Royal Victoria?
Royal Victoria 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.