Beckton vs Canning Town South

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Beckton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Canning Town South Metropolitan Police Service

      Beckton vs Canning Town South Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Beckton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,509 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Canning Town South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,779 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.6% trend
      37.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beckton
      B Canning Town South
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,509
      10,779
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,471
      10,716
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.9%
      ↑0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.1%
      37.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beckton
      B Canning Town South
      Violent Crime
      1,193 ↑16%
      2,548 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      745 ↓8%
      1,997 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      324 ↓1%
      1,038 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      405 ↓18%
      1,111 ↓3%
      Burglary
      117 ↓29%
      466 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      214 ↑5%
      477 ↑8%
      Drugs
      427 ↑19%
      573 ↑1%
      Public Order
      217 ↑8%
      496 ↓6%
      Robbery
      124 ↓12%
      372 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      495 ↑3%
      807 ↓7%
      Theft from Person
      162 ↓2%
      659 ↓4%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↓30%
      84 ↓5%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↓18%
      56 ↓11%
      Other Crime
      47 ↑12%
      95 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      B Canning Town South is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beckton safer than Canning Town South?

      Beckton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,509 crimes in the last 12 months. Canning Town South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 10,779 crimes. Canning Town South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beckton vs Canning Town South?

      Beckton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Canning Town South shows +0.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beckton and Canning Town South?

      In Beckton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,193 incidents). In Canning Town South, it is Violent Crime (2,548 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beckton and Canning Town South?

      Beckton recorded 745 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Canning Town South recorded 1,997. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Beckton vs Canning Town South?

      Violent crime in Beckton totalled 1,193 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,548 in Canning Town South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beckton and Canning Town South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beckton recorded 4,471 crimes (now 4,509, a change of +0.9%). Canning Town South recorded 10,716 crimes previously (now 10,779, +0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beckton and Canning Town South?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Beckton has a resolution rate of 26.1% and Canning Town South has 37.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beckton and Canning Town South?

      Beckton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Canning Town South is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Beckton and Canning Town South?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Beckton or Canning Town South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Beckton and Canning Town South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.