Crime Rates at Swete Street, London, E13 0BU

Swete Street area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Plaistow North , and the 45th lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Swete Street (E13 0BU) in the last 12 months was 27.4 per 1,000 residents and was 74.7% lower than the Plaistow North average (108.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Swete Street (E13 0BU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ashburton Terrace, where police recorded 224 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Chesterton Terrace (22 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.