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Crime in North Woolwich

North Woolwich had 472 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 249.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 19 Newham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 78% above the middle Newham area. Crime was up 26% on the three months before.

E16, Newham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of North Woolwich

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249.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 19Newham rank1st is the highest rate
+26%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common149 in 3 months

Month by month

140 Mar 116 Apr 120 May 162 Jun 159 Jul 151 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence14932%
anti-social behaviour6915%
shoplifting5812%
theft419%
burglary378%
vehicle crime286%
drugs266%
public order235%

North Woolwich against Newham

TypeNorth Woolwich per 1,000Middle Newham areaChange
Violence78.740.2▲ 59%
Burglary19.54.9▲ 61%
Vehicle crime14.814▲ 115%
Anti-social behaviour36.427.1▲ 21%
Theft and robbery35.925.5▲ 24%

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%
Woolwich133.6▲ 16%
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 North Woolwich a safe area?

North Woolwich had about 249.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 19 Newham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in North Woolwich?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (149), followed by anti-social behaviour (69) and shoplifting (58).