Crime Rates at Milk Street, London, E16 2NG

Milk Street area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Royal Albert , and the 240th lowest crime rate of 745 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 Milk Street (E16 2NG) in the last 12 months was 76.3 per 1,000 residents and was 18.8% lower than the Royal Albert average (94.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 48.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 18.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Milk Street (E16 2NG), the main crime hotspot is near Glenister Street. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.