Plaistow West & Canning Town East

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.

Issued 30 July 2026

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.

Actioned 30 October 2026

The key problem to be addressed is the continued use of adresses on the ward being used as suspected brothels linked to organised criminality, immigration offending and the potential exploitation of vulnerable females.

Ongoing concerns regarding trafficking, coercion and exploitation. The location is also generating significant harm within the local community, with residents experiencing repeated disturbance from visitors attending the premises at all hours.

Issued 30 July 2026

The primary objective will therefore be to identify those responsible for managing and facilitating the operations, safeguard any vulnerable persons linked to these premises, address the community impact on neighbouring residents and determine the extent of any organised criminality associated with the address.

Actioned 30 October 2026

The Red House Public House, 299 Barking Road, E13 8EQ, and the adjoining King Street, E13, have been identified as a ward priority for Plaistow West and Canning Town East following a sustained increase in reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) over the past three months.

Police and partner agencies have received numerous reports relating to nuisance behaviour originating from patrons of The Red House, particularly during the evenings and at weekends. The reported issues predominantly include excessive noise, vehicle-related nuisance, street drinking and other alcohol-related disorder impacting upon local residents and the wider community.

Of particular concern is the recurring pattern whereby individuals leave the licensed premises and congregate within King Street, a residential cul-de-sac adjacent to the venue. Reports indicate that groups are regularly parking vehicles within the street and remaining there for prolonged periods, often causing significant noise disturbance to nearby residents. Additional reports have identified the consumption of alcohol, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and suspected drug-related activity within the location, further contributing to community concerns.

The ongoing behaviour has had a negative impact on the quality of life of local residents, generating repeated complaints regarding noise, public nuisance and community safety. As a result, the location has been formally adopted as a Ward Panel Priority, with local policing teams working alongside residents, licensing authorities and partner agencies to reduce anti-social behaviour, improve community confidence and address the issues affecting those living in the area.

Issued 30 July 2026

Plaistow West & Canning Town East Ward Officers and PCSOs will conduct regular high-visibility patrols in and around The Red House Public House and King Street, E13, particularly during peak periods identified through community reporting. Officers will engage with patrons, residents and the premises management to address anti-social behaviour and reinforce expectations regarding responsible conduct.

The ward team will work closely with the London Borough of Newham Licensing Team, Community Safety partners and the management of The Red House to identify opportunities to reduce nuisance associated with the premises, including alcohol-related disorder, vehicle nuisance and street drinking.

Targeted enforcement activity will be undertaken where appropriate in relation to anti-social behaviour, drug misuse, nitrous oxide consumption, road traffic offences and any other criminal activity identified. Officers will also seek to identify repeat offenders and vehicles linked to ongoing complaints.

Continued engagement with residents will be maintained to gather intelligence, monitor community impact and provide reassurance. The effectiveness of the interventions will be reviewed through ongoing analysis of calls for service, community feedback and reports of anti-social behaviour, with the overall aim of reducing nuisance, improving community confidence and preventing King Street from being used as a location for disorder and anti-social behaviour.

Actioned 30 October 2026