Total Crime Rate
50.0 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Martha Road area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Forest Gate South , and the 142nd 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 Martha Road (E15 4NP) in the last 12 months was 50.0 per 1,000 residents and was 67.3% lower than the Forest Gate South average (152.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (β 18.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 128.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Martha Road (E15 4NP), the main crime hotspot is near Hamfrith Road. Police recorded 175 crimes here, including 44 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Carnarvon Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Mcgrath Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Flint Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Louise Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Louise Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Louise Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Cedars Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cedars Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ferns Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ferns Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ferns Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ferns Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cedars Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mcgrath Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mcgrath Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mcgrath Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Flint Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Common | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Common | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Faraday Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Faraday Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Faraday Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | The Green | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Further/Higher Educational Building | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Further/Higher Educational Building | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Further/Higher Educational Building | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Faraday Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Faraday Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Faraday Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Faraday Road | β |
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