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Crime in West Ham

West Ham had 1,383 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 171.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 19 Newham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 23% above the middle Newham area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

E15, Newham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Ham

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171.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 19Newham rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common337 in 3 months

Month by month

392 Mar 409 Apr 486 May 426 Jun 483 Jul 474 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence33724%
anti-social behaviour31623%
shoplifting22316%
vehicle crime1078%
theft1068%
theft from the person705%
public order594%
robbery433%

West Ham against Newham

TypeWest Ham per 1,000Middle Newham areaChange
Violence41.840.2▲ 27%
Burglary5.14.9▼ 11%
Vehicle crime13.314▲ 7%
Anti-social behaviour39.227.1▼ 12%
Theft and robbery29.825.5▼ 4%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Stratford308.4▼ 1%
Mill Meads193.5▲ 34%
West Ham171.7▲ 7%
Canning Town151.4▼ 4%
Upton148.2▼ 3%
Maryland146.5▲ 2%
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 West Ham a safe area?

West Ham had about 171.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 19 Newham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Ham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (337), followed by anti-social behaviour (316) and shoplifting (223).