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Crime in Canning Town

Canning Town had 1,341 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 151.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 19 Newham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% above the middle Newham area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

E16, Newham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Canning Town

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151.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 19Newham rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common356 in 3 months

Month by month

445 Mar 458 Apr 491 May 465 Jun 445 Jul 431 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence35627%
anti-social behaviour20315%
vehicle crime20115%
shoplifting16712%
theft1128%
theft from the person806%
drugs625%
public order474%

Canning Town against Newham

TypeCanning Town per 1,000Middle Newham areaChange
Violence40.240.2▲ 10%
Burglary4.54.9▼ 31%
Vehicle crime22.714▲ 18%
Anti-social behaviour22.927.1▼ 12%
Theft and robbery26.925.50%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Blackwall232.6▼ 5%
Poplar204.3▲ 4%
Mill Meads193.5▲ 34%
West Ham171.7▲ 7%
Canning Town151.4▼ 4%
Custom House136.9▲ 4%
Plaistow111.1▲ 2%
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 Canning Town a safe area?

Canning Town had about 151.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 19 Newham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Canning Town?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (356), followed by anti-social behaviour (203) and vehicle crime (201).