London safety check
Elevated caution
Based on public recorded crime near Plaistow South, Newham within 500m.
Incidents
132
Trend
rising
Confidence
High
Most recent public police data available: August 2026.
August 2026 looks typical for this spot: 132 incidents against a 12-month average of 122.
Visitor-friendly by day, calmer in the evening, and best for stays that do not need West End proximity.
Nearest rail-based stations from the TfL Unified API.
Custom House
1.4km away · Elizabeth line
Custom House (for ExCel)
1.4km away · DLR
Prince Regent
1.4km away · DLR
Plaistow
1.4km away · District, Hammersmith & City
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