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Is Canning Town South safe?

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Indicative score

Normal caution

Based on public recorded crime near Canning Town South, Newham within 500m.

Incidents

147

Trend

stable

Confidence

High

Crime Summary

Most recent public police data available: July 2026.

Vehicle crime27
Shoplifting29
violent crime23
Anti-social behaviour26
Other theft13
Theft from the person7

Area Profile

Visitor-friendly by day, calmer in the evening, and best for stays that do not need West End proximity.

Tourist friendlinessExcellent
Family suitabilityHigh
NightlifeQuiet
Late-night cautionHigher

Local Policing

This point falls in the Canning Town South neighbourhood, covered by the Metropolitan Police.

Current local priorities

  • ASB : ASB continues to be a key concern in the ward, particularly around residential, and transport hubs. Incidents include youth-related nuisance, street drinking, verbal abuse, and noise complaints. These behaviors are negatively impacting community well being and increasing the fear of crime
  • Robberies Description: An increase in Robberies has been noted, particularly around transport interchanges, high streets, and crowded public spaces. Victims are often distracted, and thefts typically involve mobile phones, wallets
  • Shoplifting Description: Persistent shoplifting from both independent and chain retailers is affecting local businesses. Offenders often include prolific repeat offenders and individuals with substance misuse or mental health needs.
Local policing team page

Transport

Nearest rail-based stations from the TfL Unified API.

Canning Town

369m away · Jubilee

Canning Town

414m away · DLR

Royal Victoria

483m away · DLR

Royal Docks

574m away · London Cable Car

How to Read This

Designed for travel planning, not certainty.

  • Recent street-level incidents within the selected radius are weighted by category.
  • Violence, robbery, weapons and burglary carry higher weight than lower-severity categories.
  • A stable neighbourhood baseline from the official English Indices of Deprivation crime domain anchors the score.
  • Dense central visitor areas are normalized so footfall does not automatically imply danger.
  • Improving recent trend slightly lifts the score; a rising trend lowers it.
  • The score is indicative and based only on public recorded crime data, not a guarantee of personal safety.

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