Crime in West Ham: statistics, rates and trends
1,535 crimes were recorded in West Ham in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Ham at a glance
- Crime trends in West Ham
- Types of crime in West Ham
- West Ham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Ham
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Ham
- Population and deprivation in West Ham
- Questions about crime in West Ham
- About this data
1,535 crimes were recorded in West Ham in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 454 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Ham has the 1,362nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Ham | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,535 | 50,890 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.1 | 135.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,137 | 374,523 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Ham was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,865 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,359). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,535 | 95.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,409 | 87.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,403 | 86.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,359 | 84.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,539 | 95.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,790 | 110.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,865 | 115.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,561 | 96.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,496 | 92.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 142 |
| June 2026 | 159 |
| May 2026 | 162 |
| April 2026 | 110 |
| March 2026 | 105 |
| February 2026 | 108 |
| January 2026 | 136 |
| December 2025 | 112 |
| November 2025 | 140 |
| October 2025 | 132 |
| September 2025 | 120 |
| August 2025 | 109 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Ham 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, drugs.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+28%) and anti-social behaviour (+26%). The largest falls were in other crime (-50%) and robbery (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 454 | 28.1 | 1.83 | +26% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 446 | 27.6 | 0.81 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 139 | 8.6 | 1.75 | +28% |
| Drugs | 102 | 6.3 | 1.93 | +7% |
| Other theft | 92 | 5.7 | 0.89 | -8% |
| Theft from the person | 62 | 3.8 | 2.27 | +3% |
| Public order | 61 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -10% |
| Burglary | 49 | 3.0 | 0.86 | -11% |
| Robbery | 28 | 1.7 | 1.28 | -42% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 1.4 | 0.17 | -30% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.7 | 0.32 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 0.57 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.53 | +40% |
Anti-social behaviour in West Ham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Ham recorded 454 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 29.6% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in West Ham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Ham recorded 446 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 29.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Ham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Ham recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Ham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Ham recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Ham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Ham recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Ham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Ham recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Ham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Ham recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Ham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Ham recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Ham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Ham recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Ham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Ham recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Ham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Ham recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Ham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Ham recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Ham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Ham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Ham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Ham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Ham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Ham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Ham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford | 7,944 | 428.5 | +350% |
| Plaistow North | 2,157 | 115.9 | +22% |
| Forest Gate South | 3,330 | 182.5 | +92% |
| Plaistow West & Canning Town East | 1,753 | 100.7 | +6% |
| Green Street West | 2,189 | 131.9 | +39% |
| Canning Town North | 2,165 | 194.4 | +104% |
| Maryland | 1,213 | 118.6 | +25% |
| Stratford Olympic Park | 1,575 | 106.7 | +12% |
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 West Ham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Street | 92 |
| On or near Willis Road | 62 |
| On or near Plaistow Road | 54 |
| On or near Ladywell Street | 47 |
| On or near Maud Road | 47 |
| On or near Moorey Close | 44 |
| On or near Eastbourne Road | 40 |
| On or near Cridland Street | 36 |
| On or near Park Road | 36 |
| On or near Redriffe Road | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Ham 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 454 | 29.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 418 | 27.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 297 | 19.3% |
| Under investigation | 162 | 10.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 104 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 1.8% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 13 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
West Ham has an estimated population of 16,137. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Ham sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Ham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 73.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.5% |
| Social rented homes | 37.2% |
| Private rented homes | 31.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 |
Is West Ham a safe place to live?
West Ham recorded 95.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in West Ham?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 454 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (446).
Is crime in West Ham going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Ham was up 9% on the year before: 1,535 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,409 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Ham?
West Ham is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 West Ham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.