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Crime Rates in East Ham, ward

Crime Rate

196

196

Average 6/10

* the lower the better

Last updated: 07.01.2026

Annual total crime rate in East Ham (ward) is 196 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 6 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.

East Ham (ward) is located within Newham (borough). Annual total crime rate in Newham (borough) is 142 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 7 out of 10 or high crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.

East Ham, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):

  • 3/10 or low
  • 5/10 or medium
  • 7/10 or high
  • 8/10 or high

Crime rates in East Ham (ward) by type

Violence and sexual offences 40.3 4/10
Anti-social behaviour 39 6/10
Theft from the person 27.1 6/10
Shoplifting 17.7 4/10
Other theft 16.1 6/10
Drugs 11 6/10
Vehicle crime 10.3 6/10
Robbery 10 7/10
Public order 9.68 5/10
Criminal damage and arson 5.63 3/10
Burglary 5.22 5/10
Other crime 1.73 3/10
Bicycle theft 1.41 4/10
Possession of weapons 1.13 5/10

Data source: data.police.uk

Dec 2024 - Nov 2025

Above are annual crime rates in East Ham (ward) by crime type.

The figures in black represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in East Ham (ward).

The figures in grey indicate the relative ratings of East Ham (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.

Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.

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Historical crime rates in East Ham (ward), Newham (borough) and London (region)

Number of annual crimes per 1000 resident population

  • East Ham
    ward
  • Newham
    borough
  • London
    region

Data source: data.police.uk

Dec 2024 - Nov 2025

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