July 30th - August 5th 2026

July 30th - August 5th 2026

Hello Custom House 

I hope you are all keeping well.

I need to make you aware of a sexual assault in Beckton this week. 

It occurred near Beckton Park DLR. This makes it the third since 6th July. The Suspect is described as a skinny, Asian male, mid 20s, known to wear sandals and a black baseball cap. His MO is to follow females from the station and grope them. Two offences have occurred near Parry Avenue and the third, in the park itself.

These have all happened very late night around midnight.

I would advise you to avoid walking through the park at night if you can and have someone meet you at the station to walk home if you feel vulnerable. 

We have seen a high volume of assault incidents this week. Below is the breakdown of reported offences in the area:

Assault

Robbery

Theft of Vehicle

Theft from Vehicle

Theft from Person

Criminal Damage

General Theft

With a high number of disputes turning physical this week, we hope for a calmer period ahead. Please look out for one another and report any suspicious activity to Police.

Until Next Week

Be Good, Have Fun & Stay Safe

Custom House Neighbourhood Policing Team

…Did You Know

There is a distinct difference between theft, robbery, and burglary: theft is the unlawful taking of property; robbery is the taking of property using violence or the threat of violence; and burglary is entering a building, or part of a building, as a trespasser to steal, commit assault, or cause damage.