Crime in Newham: statistics, rates and trends
50,823 crimes were recorded in Newham in the 12 months to August 2026, 135.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (12,523), anti-social behaviour (9,878) and vehicle crime (4,789) made up 53% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 103rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Newham | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 50,823 | 50,823 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 135.7 | 135.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 374,523 | 374,523 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Newham of any year here (50,823 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 50,823 | 135.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 49,881 | 133.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 49,032 | 130.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 44,934 | 120.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 44,490 | 118.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 45,737 | 122.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 46,313 | 123.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 43,516 | 116.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 42,482 | 113.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 4,127 |
| July 2026 | 4,499 |
| June 2026 | 4,196 |
| May 2026 | 4,503 |
| April 2026 | 4,191 |
| March 2026 | 4,370 |
| February 2026 | 3,817 |
| January 2026 | 4,043 |
| December 2025 | 4,089 |
| November 2025 | 4,272 |
| October 2025 | 4,611 |
| September 2025 | 4,105 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newham recorded notably more theft from the person (6.2 times the national rate), robbery (3.3 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.6 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (44% below) and other crime (28% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 251 to 336 and vehicle crime rose from 3,893 to 4,789, while criminal damage and arson fell from 1,979 to 1,408 and drugs fell from 2,877 to 2,398.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12,523 | 33.4 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9,878 | 26.4 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 4,789 | 12.8 | 5.0 | +23% |
| Other theft | 4,444 | 11.9 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 4,196 | 11.2 | 8.5 | -13% |
| Theft from the person | 3,923 | 10.5 | 1.7 | -6% |
| Drugs | 2,398 | 6.4 | 3.3 | -17% |
| Public order | 2,357 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Burglary | 1,783 | 4.8 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Robbery | 1,677 | 4.5 | 1.4 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1,408 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Other crime | 567 | 1.5 | 2.1 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 544 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 336 | 0.9 | 1.0 | +34% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Newham; the highest is City and County of the City of London (639.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Redbridge (94.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Hamlets | 48,202 | 145.2 | +7% |
| Redbridge | 30,293 | 94.8 | -30% |
| Greenwich | 33,637 | 113.6 | -16% |
| Barking and Dagenham | 23,482 | 102.4 | -25% |
| Waltham Forest | 29,459 | 105.3 | -22% |
| Hackney | 38,918 | 145.9 | +8% |
| City and County of the City of London | 9,663 | 639.5 | +371% |
| Southwark | 49,295 | 156.6 | +15% |
Of the 24 areas within Newham, Stratford had the highest crime rate (427.5 per 1,000) and Wall End the lowest (72.0), 6 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford | Neighbourhood | 18,541 | 7,927 | 427.5 |
| Canning Town North | Neighbourhood | 11,137 | 2,202 | 197.7 |
| East Ham | Neighbourhood | 17,324 | 3,386 | 195.5 |
| Forest Gate South | Neighbourhood | 18,244 | 3,282 | 179.9 |
| Canning Town South | Neighbourhood | 10,034 | 1,667 | 166.1 |
| Beckton | Neighbourhood | 16,208 | 2,617 | 161.5 |
| Plaistow South | Neighbourhood | 15,637 | 2,105 | 134.6 |
| Green Street West | Neighbourhood | 16,597 | 2,186 | 131.7 |
| Custom House | Neighbourhood | 16,976 | 2,213 | 130.4 |
| Royal Victoria | Neighbourhood | 15,937 | 2,075 | 130.2 |
| Maryland | Neighbourhood | 10,231 | 1,244 | 121.6 |
| Plaistow North | Neighbourhood | 18,610 | 2,115 | 113.6 |
| Royal Albert | Neighbourhood | 11,995 | 1,350 | 112.5 |
| Stratford Olympic Park | Neighbourhood | 14,765 | 1,554 | 105.2 |
| East Ham South | Neighbourhood | 17,472 | 1,790 | 102.4 |
| Green Street East | Neighbourhood | 17,145 | 1,728 | 100.8 |
| Plaistow West & Canning Town East | Neighbourhood | 17,414 | 1,730 | 99.3 |
| Forest Gate North | Neighbourhood | 11,776 | 1,151 | 97.7 |
| West Ham | Neighbourhood | 16,137 | 1,569 | 97.2 |
| Little Ilford | Neighbourhood | 19,129 | 1,782 | 93.2 |
| Manor Park | Neighbourhood | 17,445 | 1,574 | 90.2 |
| Boleyn | Neighbourhood | 17,983 | 1,536 | 85.4 |
| Plashet | Neighbourhood | 11,929 | 898 | 75.3 |
| Wall End | Neighbourhood | 15,857 | 1,142 | 72.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 18% of the crime recorded in Newham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (3,571).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 3,571 |
| On or near Supermarket | 1,187 |
| On or near Parking Area | 1,063 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 861 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 546 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 511 |
| On or near High Street North | 450 |
| On or near Tramway Avenue | 408 |
| On or near Post Office Approach | 345 |
| On or near Litchfield Avenue | 321 |
Of the 40,945 crimes in Newham with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 9,878 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 19,980 | 48.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 9,552 | 23.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 4,380 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3,028 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1,301 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1,278 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 718 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 315 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 182 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 105 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 69 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 33 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Newham has an estimated population of 374,523 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (52%, against 23%), more private renting (39%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (6.3%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newham average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 51.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 33.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 5.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Newham a safe place to live?
Newham recorded 135.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 103rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Newham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 12,523 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (9,878).
Is crime in Newham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newham was up 2% on the year before: 50,823 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 49,881 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newham?
About 374,523 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newham?
Newham 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.