Crime in Wall End: statistics, rates and trends
1,142 crimes were recorded in Wall End in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (353), anti-social behaviour (225) and vehicle crime (124) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,145th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wall End | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,142 | 50,823 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.0 | 135.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,857 | 374,523 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wall End peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,439 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,076). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,142 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,076 | 67.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,172 | 73.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,114 | 70.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,077 | 67.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,238 | 78.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,439 | 90.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,178 | 74.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,161 | 73.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 65 |
| July 2026 | 92 |
| June 2026 | 100 |
| May 2026 | 96 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 105 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 115 |
| October 2025 | 144 |
| September 2025 | 92 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wall End recorded notably more robbery (3.6 times the national rate), theft from the person (87% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (57% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (65% below) and burglary (54% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 32 to 77 and public order rose from 51 to 70, while criminal damage and arson fell from 53 to 37 and burglary fell from 32 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 353 | 22.3 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 225 | 14.2 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 124 | 7.8 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Robbery | 77 | 4.9 | 1.4 | +141% |
| Drugs | 75 | 4.7 | 3.3 | +36% |
| Public order | 70 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +37% |
| Other theft | 68 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Theft from the person | 50 | 3.2 | 1.7 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Burglary | 26 | 1.6 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Wall End.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wall End |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ham | 3,386 | 195.5 | +171% |
| Plashet | 898 | 75.3 | +5% |
| East Ham South | 1,790 | 102.4 | +42% |
| Boleyn | 1,536 | 85.4 | +19% |
| Little Ilford | 1,782 | 93.2 | +29% |
| Manor Park | 1,574 | 90.2 | +25% |
| Green Street East | 1,728 | 100.8 | +40% |
| Green Street West | 2,186 | 131.7 | +83% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Wall End over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (97).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 97 |
| On or near Burges Road | 61 |
| On or near Watson Avenue | 57 |
| On or near Langdon Road | 55 |
| On or near Dukes Road | 53 |
| On or near Canberra Road | 49 |
| On or near Lydeard Road | 46 |
| On or near Clements Road | 44 |
| On or near Bedford Road | 43 |
| On or near Lathom Road | 42 |
Of the 917 crimes in Wall End with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 225 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 374 | 40.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 263 | 28.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 107 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 18 | 2.0% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Wall End has an estimated population of 15,857 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (43%, against 20%), more households without a car (42%, against 23%) and more students (14.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wall End average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Wall End | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 42.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wall End a safe place to live?
Wall End recorded 72.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,145th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Wall End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 353 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (225).
Is crime in Wall End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wall End was up 6% on the year before: 1,142 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,076 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wall End?
About 15,857 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wall End?
Wall End 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.