Ward · Tower HamletsUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Whitechapel
Street-level crime hotspots for Whitechapel ward in Tower Hamlets.
Crime Rate
135.8
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#16
of 20 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
-10.4%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
16 On or near Plumbers Row
Shoplifting: 8 Public order: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 3
2
15 On or near East Mount Street
Theft from the person: 8 Public order: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 2
3
13 On or near Anthony Street
Anti-social behaviour: 9 Drugs: 1 Other theft: 1
4
12 On or near Royal Mint Street
Violence and sexual offences: 6 Other theft: 3 Vehicle crime: 3
5
9 On or near Parking Area
Violence and sexual offences: 7 Vehicle crime: 2
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in March 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →