Crime in Stratford: statistics, rates and trends
7,927 crimes were recorded in Stratford in the 12 months to August 2026, 427.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stratford at a glance
- Crime trends in Stratford
- Types of crime in Stratford
- Stratford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stratford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stratford
- Demographics of Stratford
- Questions about crime in Stratford
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (1,753), violence and sexual offences (1,263) and anti-social behaviour (1,068) made up 52% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 30th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Stratford | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 7,927 | 50,823 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 427.5 | 135.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,541 | 374,523 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stratford peaked in the year to August 2025 (8,685 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (5,795). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 7,927 | 427.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 8,685 | 468.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 8,023 | 432.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 7,123 | 384.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 7,203 | 388.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 6,090 | 328.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 5,795 | 312.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 6,131 | 330.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 5,839 | 314.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 649 |
| July 2026 | 611 |
| June 2026 | 612 |
| May 2026 | 681 |
| April 2026 | 660 |
| March 2026 | 655 |
| February 2026 | 669 |
| January 2026 | 663 |
| December 2025 | 675 |
| November 2025 | 702 |
| October 2025 | 695 |
| September 2025 | 655 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stratford recorded notably more theft from the person (32.6 times the national rate), shoplifting (11.2 times the national rate) and robbery (9.7 times the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 246 to 363 and burglary rose from 178 to 206, while theft from the person fell from 1,544 to 1,018 and robbery fell from 323 to 246.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 1,753 | 94.5 | 8.5 | -18% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,263 | 68.1 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,068 | 57.6 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Theft from the person | 1,018 | 54.9 | 1.7 | -34% |
| Other theft | 835 | 45.0 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Drugs | 399 | 21.5 | 3.3 | -1% |
| Public order | 377 | 20.3 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 363 | 19.6 | 5.0 | +48% |
| Robbery | 246 | 13.3 | 1.4 | -24% |
| Burglary | 206 | 11.1 | 3.6 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 152 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 144 | 7.8 | 0.8 | +1% |
| Other crime | 57 | 3.1 | 2.1 | +2% |
| Possession of weapons | 46 | 2.5 | 1.0 | +7% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Stratford has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stratford |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ham | 1,569 | 97.2 | -77% |
| Stratford Olympic Park | 1,554 | 105.2 | -75% |
| Maryland | 1,244 | 121.6 | -72% |
| Forest Gate South | 3,282 | 179.9 | -58% |
| Canning Town North | 2,202 | 197.7 | -54% |
| Plaistow West & Canning Town East | 1,730 | 99.3 | -77% |
| Plaistow North | 2,115 | 113.6 | -73% |
| Green Street West | 2,186 | 131.7 | -69% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Stratford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (2,522).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 2,522 |
| On or near Tramway Avenue | 408 |
| On or near Litchfield Avenue | 321 |
| On or near Hitchcock Lane | 304 |
| On or near Stratford City Bus Station | 269 |
| On or near Docklands Light Railway | 258 |
| On or near Service Route No 1 | 247 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 236 |
| On or near Supermarket | 232 |
| On or near The Grove | 180 |
Of the 6,859 crimes in Stratford with a recorded outcome, 52% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,068 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 3,549 | 51.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,398 | 20.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 637 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 412 | 6.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 324 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 294 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 153 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 46 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 26 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Stratford has an estimated population of 18,541 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (71%, against 23%), more private renting (48%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (6.2%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stratford average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Stratford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 4.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 58.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 70.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 26.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 47.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stratford a safe place to live?
Stratford recorded 427.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 30th 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 shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Stratford?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 1,753 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (1,263).
Is crime in Stratford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stratford was down 9% on the year before: 7,927 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 8,685 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stratford?
About 18,541 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 3.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stratford?
Stratford 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.