Crime Update - Week 16

Hello Beckton

For those that are newly signed up to Met Engage, Welcome. Every week I will give you the latest updates on local Street Crime. I’ll tell you what is happening, where and what you can do to reduce the risk of becoming a victim yourself. Lets dive in…

Assault

17/04/2026 – Whilst waiting for an order in Chaiiwala, Gallions Reach, one customer became inpatient and pushed another.

Attempted Robbery

16/04/2026 – A youth approached another in MacDonald’s and asked to see his phone. The would-be victim refused, his mother appeared on scene and chased the suspect off.

20/04/2026 – A group approached a Kingsford School pupil and asked for his phone. The victim fought them off and a teacher came to his aid.

Robbery

16/04/2026 – Five males have approached another in Sapphire Close. They took his property and made him transfer money from his phone to another bank account.

21/04/26 – Three males approached a lone male in Savage gardens. They went through his pockets and took his phone.

Criminal Damage

17/04/2026 - Graffiti on the road in Redstart Close. The artistry included the words “Poop”, “sexy”, “gang” and some smiley faces.

19/04/26 – A vehicle door had been drilled in Premier Inn car park. Nothing was stolen.

Hate Crime

Four boys aged around 10-11 verbally abused a 60-year-old women on Tollgate Road. They called her names and referred to her skin colour.

Road Rage

21/04/2026 – An argument over driving and parking in Gallions Road.

Theft From Vehicle

16/04/26 – A catalytic converter was stolen in Gallions Reach Car Park.

17/04/26 – Parcels were stolen from a delivery van on Remington Road.

20/04/26 – Parcels stolen from a delivery van in Windsor Terrace

Theft

18/04/26 - Parcel theft at Cargo House, 1 Silley Weir Promenade

20/04/26 – Parcel theft at Cargo House, 1 Silley Weir Promenade

21/04/26 – A leaf blower was stolen in Savage Gardens.

19/04/26 – Clothes were taken from a charity bin in Tesco.

Theft From a Person

17/04/26 – Cycle enabled phone snatch by Beckton DLR

21/04/26 - Cycle enabled phone snatch by Beckton DLR

19/04/26 – Distraction theft at the ASDA cash machines

20/04/26 – Males approached another in Beckton District Park. They asked to see his phone. They took it and left the area.

21/04/26 – An Allegation of the pickpocketing of a phone in ASDA. No Suspect was seen.

That’s all the headlines from the streets of Beckton this week.

Two cycle enabled snatches this week both at Beckton DLR. Snatchers have also been sighted in and around Gallions Reach DLR. 

Please be aware of your surroundings when using your phone, especially at transport hubs. Keep your phones in your pockets or if you need to use your phone, angle yourself so the phone can’t be seen or swiped. 

Until next week

Be Good, Have Fun & Stay Safe

Beckton Neighbourhood Police Team