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Burglary Rates in Plaistow West & Canning Town East

Newham, London, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Plaistow West & Canning Town East recorded 100 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

100

3.94 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,877

113.3 per 1,000 residents

17% above the UK average25% below the London regional average

How does Plaistow West & Canning Town East rank?

Within Newham

11 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

73th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

11
4
5
13
10
8
4
8
10
9
10
8
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
766
27%
Anti-social Behaviour
598
21%
Other Crime
592
21%
Vehicle Crime
237
8%
Shoplifting
214
7%
Theft from Person
152
5%
Drug Offences
119
4%
Burglary
100
3%
Robbery
99
3%

Property mix in Plaistow West & Canning Town East

Source: Census 2021 · 8,693 households

Detached 6%Semi-detached 10%Terraced 29%Flats 54%

The most common property type in Plaistow West & Canning Town East is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Plaistow West & Canning Town East homeowners

Most homes in Plaistow West & Canning Town East are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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