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Crime in Beckton

Beckton had 598 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 116.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 19 Newham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% below the middle Newham area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

E6, Newham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Beckton

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116.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 19Newham rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common158 in 3 months

Month by month

224 Mar 197 Apr 211 May 202 Jun 198 Jul 198 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Beckton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15826%
anti-social behaviour11920%
vehicle crime7813%
shoplifting539%
theft498%
drugs346%
theft from the person264%
robbery254%

Beckton against Newham

TypeBeckton per 1,000Middle Newham areaChange
Violence30.940.2▼ 9%
Burglary2.94.9▼ 29%
Vehicle crime15.214▲ 20%
Anti-social behaviour23.227.1▲ 11%
Theft and robbery20.925.5▼ 14%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
North Woolwich249.2▲ 26%
Silvertown181.2▼ 4%
Cyprus162.2▼ 8%
Custom House136.9▲ 4%
East Ham125.8▼ 3%
Gallions Reach118.8▼ 7%
Beckton116.8▼ 5%
See every Newham area ranked on the crime in Newham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Beckton a safe area?

Beckton had about 116.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 19 Newham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Beckton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (158), followed by anti-social behaviour (119) and vehicle crime (78).