Canning Town South vs Plaistow South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Canning Town South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Plaistow South Metropolitan Police Service

      Canning Town South vs Plaistow South Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Canning Town South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,779 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.6% trend
      37.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Plaistow South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,248 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      30.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Canning Town South
      B Plaistow South
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,779
      13,248
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      10,716
      13,179
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.6%
      ↑0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.9%
      30.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Canning Town South
      B Plaistow South
      Violent Crime
      2,548 ↑0%
      3,586 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,997 ↑7%
      2,751 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      1,038 ↓5%
      927 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,111 ↓3%
      1,172 ↓12%
      Burglary
      466 ↑13%
      407 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      477 ↑8%
      619 ↑8%
      Drugs
      573 ↑1%
      805 ↓1%
      Public Order
      496 ↓6%
      612 ↑12%
      Robbery
      372 ↑17%
      425 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      807 ↓7%
      782 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      659 ↓4%
      854 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      84 ↓5%
      77 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      56 ↓11%
      83 ↑36%
      Other Crime
      95 ↓6%
      148 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Canning Town South is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Canning Town South safer than Plaistow South?

      Canning Town South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,779 crimes in the last 12 months. Plaistow South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 13,248 crimes. Canning Town South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Canning Town South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Plaistow South shows +0.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Canning Town South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,548 incidents). In Plaistow South, it is Violent Crime (3,586 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Canning Town South recorded 1,997 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plaistow South recorded 2,751. 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 Canning Town South vs Plaistow South?

      Violent crime in Canning Town South totalled 2,548 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,586 in Plaistow South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Canning Town South recorded 10,716 crimes (now 10,779, a change of +0.6%). Plaistow South recorded 13,179 crimes previously (now 13,248, +0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Canning Town South and Plaistow 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. Canning Town South has a resolution rate of 37.9% and Plaistow South has 30.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Canning Town South and Plaistow South?

      Canning Town South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Plaistow 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 Canning Town South and Plaistow 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 Canning Town South or Plaistow South on a crime map?

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

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