Crime Rates at Wolsey Avenue, London, E6 6HG

Wolsey Avenue area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in East Ham South , and the 251st 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 Wolsey Avenue (E6 6HG) in the last 12 months was 72.1 per 1,000 residents and was 25.0% lower than the East Ham South average (96.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 41.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 5.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wolsey Avenue (E6 6HG), the main crime hotspot is near Masefield Gardens. Police recorded 172 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.