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Crime in Cyprus

Cyprus had 442 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 162.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 19 Newham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% above the middle Newham area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

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

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162.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 19Newham rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common130 in 3 months

Month by month

163 Mar 153 Apr 163 May 154 Jun 130 Jul 158 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13029%
vehicle crime6815%
anti-social behaviour5813%
theft378%
drugs317%
shoplifting266%
burglary245%
public order215%

Cyprus against Newham

TypeCyprus per 1,000Middle Newham areaChange
Violence47.740.2▼ 10%
Burglary8.84.9▲ 4%
Vehicle crime24.914▲ 8%
Anti-social behaviour21.327.1▼ 11%
Theft and robbery28.225.5▼ 11%

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%
Glyndon163.6▲ 19%
Cyprus162.2▼ 8%
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 Cyprus a safe area?

Cyprus had about 162.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 19 Newham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cyprus?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (130), followed by vehicle crime (68) and anti-social behaviour (58).