Plaistow West and Canning Town East — Neighbourhood Policing Team

1. Violence Related Priority: Over recent months the COOP store on Plaistow Road E13 has been the target of high frequency shoplifting amounting to tens of thousands of pounds in losses each week. On numerous occasions the individuals responsible have used various weapons against security and store staff, causing fear and distress.

Action: Officers are working closely with MITIE who have provided an analyst to monitor the offences and provide crucial evidence to assist in prosecutions. So far officers have been successful in securing over 60 charges on numerous prolific offenders, significantly reducing losses and providing reassurance to shop staff and local resident.

Set: 2026-06-08

Drug Supply : An increased number of drug dealing offences have been reported in the late evening and early hours of the morning across the ward.

Action: Working alongside Emergency Response Team to attend and deal with these calls as they are reported and subsequently deal with any identified offenders and vehicles.

Set: 2026-06-08

Robberies: Robberies taking place along the length of the Greenway continue to be reported. There has been an increase in robberies at the location with the introduction of the darker evenings. These robberies occur in the later afternoon and evening and occur along the Greenway across the BCU by offenders on foot and utilising pedal cycles to carry out theft snatches.

Action: When practical to do so officers carryout patrols along the Greenway providing a high visibility reassurance as well as identifying anyone involved in robbery offences. Utilising the use of pedal cycles for cycle trained officers that can respond to offences quicker. Request the assistance of proactive assets on the BCU as well as mounted officers from MO7 Taskforce.

Set: 2026-06-08