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Crime in Silvertown

Silvertown had 461 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 181.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 19 Newham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 30% above the middle Newham area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

E16, Newham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Silvertown

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181.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 19Newham rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common116 in 3 months

Month by month

149 Mar 149 Apr 180 May 155 Jun 178 Jul 128 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11625%
anti-social behaviour7817%
vehicle crime6013%
theft4810%
theft from the person409%
public order307%
burglary255%
drugs225%

Silvertown against Newham

TypeSilvertown per 1,000Middle Newham areaChange
Violence45.640.2▼ 2%
Burglary9.84.9▼ 39%
Vehicle crime23.614▼ 12%
Anti-social behaviour30.727.1▲ 13%
Theft and robbery36.625.5▼ 1%

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%
Charlton Riverside142▼ 3%
Custom House136.9▲ 4%
Beckton116.8▼ 5%
Charlton84.1▼ 3%
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 Silvertown a safe area?

Silvertown had about 181.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 19 Newham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Silvertown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (116), followed by anti-social behaviour (78) and vehicle crime (60).