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Crime in East Ham

East Ham had 7,117 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 125.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 19 Newham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 10% below the middle Newham area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

E6, Newham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of East Ham

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125.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 19Newham rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common2195 in 3 months

Month by month

2550 Mar 2304 Apr 2485 May 2399 Jun 2478 Jul 2240 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of East Ham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2,19531%
anti-social behaviour1,47221%
vehicle crime72610%
theft6059%
theft from the person4096%
public order3685%
shoplifting3505%
drugs2974%

East Ham against Newham

TypeEast Ham per 1,000Middle Newham areaChange
Violence38.840.2▲ 7%
Burglary4.14.9▲ 1%
Vehicle crime12.814▲ 15%
Anti-social behaviour2627.1▼ 1%
Theft and robbery23.525.5▼ 14%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Barking131.3▼ 3%
East Ham125.8▼ 3%
Beckton116.8▼ 5%
Upton Park115.7▼ 9%
Plashet112.7▼ 9%
Little Ilford112.5▼ 10%
Manor Park97.6▼ 1%
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 East Ham a safe area?

East Ham had about 125.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 19 Newham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in East Ham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (2195), followed by anti-social behaviour (1472) and vehicle crime (726).