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Crime in Upton

Upton had 1,738 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 148.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 19 Newham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% above the middle Newham area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

E7, Newham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Upton

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148.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 19Newham rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common473 in 3 months

Month by month

658 Mar 567 Apr 572 May 534 Jun 671 Jul 533 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence47327%
anti-social behaviour45426%
vehicle crime20212%
theft1358%
theft from the person1106%
shoplifting815%
public order754%
burglary573%

Upton against Newham

TypeUpton per 1,000Middle Newham areaChange
Violence40.340.2▲ 6%
Burglary4.94.9▲ 33%
Vehicle crime17.214▲ 12%
Anti-social behaviour38.727.1▲ 8%
Theft and robbery27.225.5▼ 21%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
West Ham171.7▲ 7%
Upton148.2▼ 3%
Maryland146.5▲ 2%
Forest Gate139.70%
Upton Park115.7▼ 9%
Plashet112.7▼ 9%
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 Upton a safe area?

Upton had about 148.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 19 Newham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Upton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (473), followed by anti-social behaviour (454) and vehicle crime (202).