October 15th- 21st 2026

October 15th- 21st 2026

Hello All,

Following a helpful chat with a local resident, I’ve decided to add relevant Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) calls to our weekly updates. This will give you a clearer picture of what has been reported to us versus what hasn’t. Just like the crime listings, I won’t be including any personal or domestic disputes between individuals. The more reports we get the more we know its an issue.

You can report ASB online at: https://www.met.police.uk/ro/report/asb/asb-v3/report-antisocial-behaviour/

Read on to find out what has been happening.

Anti-Social Behaviour
17/10/2026 – Ilkley Road: Youths ringing doorbells and running away.

Trespassing
20/10/2026 – Jade Close: Two males entered a residential property. Upon spotting the occupier in bed, they fled the scene towards Jasper Road. It is currently unknown how they gained access. Local neighbours have already provided CCTV footage to assistance our enquiries… I would expect nothing less from the Jade Close Neighbourhood Watch. Well done, team!

Theft of a Vehicle
15/10/2026 – South Molton Road: A suspect was captured on CCTV stealing a vehicle. Fortunately, the vehicle was fitted with anti-theft devices which prevented the thief from moving it any further than the driveway.
16/10/2026 – Freemasons Road: A Mercedes AMG GLE was stolen by unknown means.

Theft from a Vehicle
15/10/2026 – Near Clapps Gate Lane: While a car was stationary in traffic, a motorbike with two riders pulled up alongside the open window. One rider reached inside and snatched the victim's mobile phone. This type of crime is unfortunately becoming more common. Please keep an eye and ear out for motorbikes passing in slow-moving traffic, and consider placing your phone in the centre console if you are using it for sat-nav.
21/10/2026 – Gresham Road: A car window was smashed, and a USB cable was stolen from inside the vehicle.

Theft
18/10/2026 – Plymouth Road, E16: It was reported that while a vehicle was plugged into a public charging point, an unknown suspect cut and removed a section of the charging cable.

Assault
18/10/2026 – King George V Park: A man attended Newham General Hospital with cuts to his head and face. A witness reported seeing the man being chased and assaulted from a distance at around 3:00pm. The victim was not robbed. At this time, the victim does not wish to provide a formal statement or detail his injuries to officers.

Please always remember to remove all valuables and goods from your vehicles when leaving them unattended. Sadly, opportunistic thieves will steal absolutely anything.

That is everything for this week.

Until next time, be good, have fun, and stay safe.

Beckton Neighbourhood Policing Team

Did you know…
As we creep closer to Halloween….

The Haunted Pub of Custom House: The Connaught Tavern
Sitting right in the heart of Custom House, the Connaught Tavern (built in 1881 to serve the nearby Royal Albert Dock) is the epicentre of local docklands folklore.

The Landlord’s Aunt: The most prominent legend tells of a former landlord's aunt who tragically died by suicide in a second-floor bedroom during the late 19th century. For generations, residents and bar staff reported an unsettling, heavy presence on the upper floor, accompanied by sudden drops in temperature and the eerie sensation of being watched.

Fred the Protective Poltergeist: Local lore records that the tavern was also home to a much louder spirit named Fred. According to accounts from past workers, Fred was usually protective of the tavern staff but had a stubborn streak. If a barmaid played a record he disliked too many times, the record player would inexplicably jam or shut off entirely. On one famous occasion, when patrons openly mocked the idea that the pub was haunted, a glass lifted into mid-air and shattered into pieces to prove Fred was listening.