Plaistow vs West Ham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Plaistow Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Ham Metropolitan Police Service

      Plaistow vs West Ham Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Plaistow
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,931 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.3% trend
      26.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Ham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      17,205 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.5% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Plaistow
      B West Ham
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,931
      17,205
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,944
      16,616
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.3%
      ↑3.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      28.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plaistow
      B West Ham
      Violent Crime
      1,410 ↑0%
      3,609 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,013 ↑8%
      3,513 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      320 ↓20%
      1,491 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      527 ↑1%
      1,126 ↑8%
      Burglary
      157 ↓27%
      501 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      319 ↓8%
      601 ↑17%
      Drugs
      216 ↑22%
      872 ↑32%
      Public Order
      299 ↑4%
      706 ↓3%
      Robbery
      120 ↑14%
      549 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      280 ↑1%
      1,850 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      144 ↑1%
      1,935 ↓6%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓40%
      206 ↓5%
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↑24%
      96 ↑16%
      Other Crime
      69 ↓5%
      150 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Plaistow is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Plaistow safer than West Ham?

      Plaistow has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,931 crimes in the last 12 months. West Ham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 17,205 crimes. Plaistow scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Plaistow vs West Ham?

      Plaistow shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Ham shows +3.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Plaistow and West Ham?

      In Plaistow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,410 incidents). In West Ham, it is Violent Crime (3,609 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Plaistow and West Ham?

      Plaistow recorded 1,013 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Ham recorded 3,513. 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 Plaistow vs West Ham?

      Violent crime in Plaistow totalled 1,410 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,609 in West Ham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Plaistow and West Ham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Plaistow recorded 4,944 crimes (now 4,931, a change of -0.3%). West Ham recorded 16,616 crimes previously (now 17,205, +3.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plaistow and West Ham?

      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. Plaistow has a resolution rate of 26.3% and West Ham has 28.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Plaistow and West Ham?

      Plaistow falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Ham 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 Plaistow and West Ham?

      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 Plaistow or West Ham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Plaistow and West Ham. 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.