Crime Rates at Compton Avenue, London, E6 3DR

Compton Avenue area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Boleyn , and the 102nd 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 Compton Avenue (E6 3DR) in the last 12 months was 40.4 per 1,000 residents and was 52.9% lower than the Boleyn average (85.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 350.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Possession of weapons ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 14.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Compton Avenue (E6 3DR), the main crime hotspot is near Imperial Mews. Police recorded 81 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.