East Ham South vs Leyton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    East Ham South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Leyton Metropolitan Police Service

      East Ham South vs Leyton Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      East Ham South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,352 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      31.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Leyton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,777 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.7% trend
      26.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Ham South
      B Leyton
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,352
      7,777
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      10,756
      8,514
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.8%
      ↓8.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.6%
      26.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Ham South
      B Leyton
      Violent Crime
      2,819 ↑10%
      1,884 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,923 ↓9%
      1,827 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      749 ↓21%
      797 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      825 ↓19%
      529 ↓21%
      Burglary
      261 ↓32%
      279 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      464 ↓2%
      380 ↓5%
      Drugs
      791 ↑29%
      512 ↑31%
      Public Order
      533 ↑17%
      356 ↓7%
      Robbery
      327 ↓9%
      247 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      812 ↑9%
      238 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      618 ↓29%
      513 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      51 ↓44%
      103 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      64 ↑94%
      43 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      115 ↑24%
      69 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      B Leyton is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Ham South safer than Leyton?

      East Ham South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,352 crimes in the last 12 months. Leyton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 7,777 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Ham South vs Leyton?

      East Ham South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Leyton shows -8.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Ham South and Leyton?

      In East Ham South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,819 incidents). In Leyton, it is Violent Crime (1,884 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Ham South and Leyton?

      East Ham South recorded 1,923 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leyton recorded 1,827. 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 East Ham South vs Leyton?

      Violent crime in East Ham South totalled 2,819 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,884 in Leyton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Ham South and Leyton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Ham South recorded 10,756 crimes (now 10,352, a change of -3.8%). Leyton recorded 8,514 crimes previously (now 7,777, -8.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Ham South and Leyton?

      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. East Ham South has a resolution rate of 31.6% and Leyton has 26.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Ham South and Leyton?

      East Ham South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Leyton 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 East Ham South and Leyton?

      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 East Ham South or Leyton on a crime map?

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

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