Junction vs Plaistow West and Canning Town East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Junction Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Plaistow West and Canning Town East Metropolitan Police Service

      Junction vs Plaistow West and Canning Town East Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Junction
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,955 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.1% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Plaistow West and Canning Town East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,026 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.4% trend
      30.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Junction
      B Plaistow West and Canning Town East
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14,955
      13,026
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,093
      12,596
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.1%
      ↑3.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.3%
      30.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Junction
      B Plaistow West and Canning Town East
      Violent Crime
      3,100 ↑9%
      3,412 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,136 ↑2%
      2,614 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      1,016 ↑3%
      963 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,144 ↓12%
      1,190 ↓7%
      Burglary
      766 ↓4%
      474 ↓1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      747 ↑13%
      608 ↑12%
      Drugs
      704 ↑111%
      616 ↑5%
      Public Order
      814 ↑17%
      589 ↓5%
      Robbery
      307 ↓15%
      453 ↑8%
      Shoplifting
      1,154 ↑16%
      1,080 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      660 ↑1%
      723 ↓7%
      Bicycle Theft
      220 ↓14%
      90 ↑6%
      Possession of Weapons
      78 ↑63%
      74 ↑12%
      Other Crime
      109 ↑27%
      140 ↑7%
      Overall Verdict
      B Plaistow West and Canning Town East is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Junction safer than Plaistow West and Canning Town East?

      Junction has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,955 crimes in the last 12 months. Plaistow West and Canning Town East has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 13,026 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Junction vs Plaistow West and Canning Town East?

      Junction shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Plaistow West and Canning Town East shows +3.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Junction and Plaistow West and Canning Town East?

      In Junction, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,136 incidents). In Plaistow West and Canning Town East, it is Violent Crime (3,412 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Junction and Plaistow West and Canning Town East?

      Junction recorded 4,136 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plaistow West and Canning Town East recorded 2,614. 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 Junction vs Plaistow West and Canning Town East?

      Violent crime in Junction totalled 3,100 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,412 in Plaistow West and Canning Town East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Junction and Plaistow West and Canning Town East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Junction recorded 14,093 crimes (now 14,955, a change of +6.1%). Plaistow West and Canning Town East recorded 12,596 crimes previously (now 13,026, +3.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Junction and Plaistow West and Canning Town East?

      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. Junction has a resolution rate of 29.3% and Plaistow West and Canning Town East has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Junction and Plaistow West and Canning Town East?

      Junction falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Plaistow West and Canning Town East 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 Junction and Plaistow West and Canning Town East?

      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 Junction or Plaistow West and Canning Town East on a crime map?

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

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