Crime in Stratford Olympic Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,554 crimes were recorded in Stratford Olympic Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 105.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stratford Olympic Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Stratford Olympic Park
- Types of crime in Stratford Olympic Park
- Stratford Olympic Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stratford Olympic Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stratford Olympic Park
- Demographics of Stratford Olympic Park
- Questions about crime in Stratford Olympic Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (340), anti-social behaviour (332) and other theft (213) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,116th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Stratford Olympic Park | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,554 | 50,823 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.2 | 135.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,765 | 374,523 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stratford Olympic Park peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,633 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1).
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,554 | 105.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,601 | 108.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,633 | 110.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 438 | 29.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4 | 0.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1 | 0.1 | 102.7 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 126 |
| July 2026 | 146 |
| June 2026 | 141 |
| May 2026 | 162 |
| April 2026 | 113 |
| March 2026 | 121 |
| February 2026 | 108 |
| January 2026 | 113 |
| December 2025 | 125 |
| November 2025 | 145 |
| October 2025 | 142 |
| September 2025 | 112 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stratford Olympic Park recorded notably more theft from the person (5.2 times the national rate), bicycle theft (3.0 times the national rate) and burglary (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (65% below) and shoplifting (62% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 28 to 47 and burglary rose from 92 to 121, while criminal damage and arson fell from 70 to 35 and robbery fell from 74 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 340 | 23.0 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 332 | 22.5 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Other theft | 213 | 14.4 | 6.4 | -28% |
| Theft from the person | 128 | 8.7 | 1.7 | -17% |
| Burglary | 121 | 8.2 | 3.6 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 90 | 6.1 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Drugs | 89 | 6.0 | 3.3 | -12% |
| Public order | 59 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 3.2 | 8.5 | +68% |
| Robbery | 39 | 2.6 | 1.4 | -47% |
| Bicycle theft | 36 | 2.4 | 0.8 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stratford Olympic Park; the highest is Stratford (427.5 per 1,000) and the lowest West Ham (97.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stratford Olympic Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1,244 | 121.6 | +16% |
| Stratford | 7,927 | 427.5 | +306% |
| Forest Gate South | 3,282 | 179.9 | +71% |
| West Ham | 1,569 | 97.2 | -8% |
| Forest Gate North | 1,151 | 97.7 | -7% |
| Green Street West | 2,186 | 131.7 | +25% |
| Plaistow North | 2,115 | 113.6 | +8% |
| Green Street East | 1,728 | 100.8 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Stratford Olympic Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Westfield Avenue” (228).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westfield Avenue | 228 |
| On or near Olympic Park Avenue | 132 |
| On or near Celebration Avenue | 112 |
| On or near Mirabelle Gardens | 85 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 75 |
| On or near Anthems Way | 65 |
| On or near Sunrise Close | 61 |
| On or near Cheering Lane | 58 |
| On or near Scarlet Close | 57 |
| On or near Forrester Way | 44 |
Of the 1,222 crimes in Stratford Olympic Park with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 332 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 654 | 53.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 259 | 21.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 89 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Stratford Olympic Park has an estimated population of 14,765 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (66%, against 23%), more private renting (49%, against 20%) and more students (17.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stratford Olympic Park average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Stratford Olympic Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 1.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 72.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 2.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 17.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 66.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 6.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 66.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 48.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stratford Olympic Park a safe place to live?
Stratford Olympic Park recorded 105.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,116th 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 bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Stratford Olympic Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 340 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (332).
Is crime in Stratford Olympic Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stratford Olympic Park was down 3% on the year before: 1,554 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,601 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stratford Olympic Park?
About 14,765 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 1.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stratford Olympic Park?
Stratford Olympic Park 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.