Crime in Stratford: statistics, rates and trends

7,944 crimes were recorded in Stratford in the 12 months to July 2026, 428.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 1,749 reports (22% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stratford has the 28th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Stratford was highest in the year to July 2025 (8,756 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (5,651). Over the whole period it rose 38%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stratford 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+47%) and possession of weapons (+33%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-34%) and robbery (-23%).

Shoplifting in Stratford

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stratford recorded 1,749 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (94.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Stratford

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stratford recorded 1,256 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (67.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Stratford

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stratford recorded 1,048 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Stratford

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stratford recorded 1,039 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Stratford

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stratford recorded 831 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Stratford

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stratford recorded 405 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Stratford

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stratford recorded 382 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Stratford

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stratford recorded 361 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Stratford

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stratford recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Stratford

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stratford recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Stratford

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stratford recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Stratford

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stratford recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Stratford

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stratford recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Stratford

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stratford recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stratford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stratford.

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 Stratford over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stratford 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.

Stratford has an estimated population of 18,541. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stratford sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Stratford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.