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Top reported crimes

Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2026

Violence and sexual offences
46
Shoplifting
28
Anti-social behaviour
24
Theft from the person
16

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Crime for last year

Crime per Month

Crime levels overview
Month	Total	Percentage
May 2025	181	8.8%
Jun 2025	206	10%
Jul 2025	200	9.7%
Aug 2025	171	8.3%
Sep 2025	150	7.3%
Oct 2025	176	8.6%
Nov 2025	165	8%
Dec 2025	162	7.9%
Jan 2026	159	7.7%
Feb 2026	119	5.8%
Mar 2026	174	8.5%
Apr 2026	194	9.4%

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Local policing teams are groups of officers dedicated to serving the community. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area.

Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems.

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Inspector

Darren Farr
Sergeant

Harjot Sehmi
Police Constable

Harpareet Kaur
Police Constable

Hazal Tapki
Police Constable

Ruhel Islam
PCSO

Carly White
PCSO

Claudia Girtu
PCSO

Jamie Ryan

Policing priorities

Priority:

Action taken:
Priority:

ASB :

ASB continues to be a key concern in the ward, particularly around West Ham Tube Station. Incidents include youth-related nuisance, street drinking, verbal abuse, and noise complaints and phone snatches. These behaviours are negatively impacting community well being and increasing the fear of crime

Issued 31 March 2026

Action taken:

Action Taken

• Conduct high-visibility patrols in hotspot areas, particularly during evenings and weekends.
• Work in partnership with local housing associations and the council’s ASB team to issue warning letters, Community Protection Notices (CPNs)
• Encourage residents to report ASB via 101 or online, and signpost them to local support services.
• Utilise CCTV footage to identify repeat offenders and take enforcement action where appropriate.

Actioned 31 March 2026
Priority:

Phone Snatches

Description:
An increase in phone snatching has been noted, particularly around transport interchanges, high streets, and crowded public spaces. Victims are often distracted, and thefts typically involve mobile phones, wallets. These are now particularly focused around Cody Docks area.

Issued 31 March 2026

Action taken:

• Deploy plainclothes and uniformed officers for targeted patrols during peak hours.
• Deploy Plain clothes and Uniformed Cycle officers for targeted Patrols for reassurance
• Work with local transport police and security to raise awareness and share intelligence.
• Promote crime prevention advice via social media, posters, and community events.
• Conduct joint operations with local shops and transport providers.
• Identify and disrupt known offenders using stop and search powers where proportionate and necessary.

Actioned 31 March 2026
Priority:

Shoplifting

Shoplifting around the new build areas is affecting local businesses. Offenders often include prolific repeat offenders and individuals with substance misuse or mental health needs.

Issued 31 March 2026

Action taken:

• Strengthen relationships with shop staff through regular engagement and Business Watch schemes.
• Use CCTV, body-worn video, and retail intelligence to identify suspects.
• Encourage use of banning notices and civil recovery procedures by businesses.
• Refer repeat offenders to support services where appropriate, or build case files for Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs).
• Increase patrols in retail areas and undertake days of action with local partners.

Actioned 31 March 2026