Crime Rate in Tower Hamlets: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tower Hamlets

The total recorded crimes in Tower Hamlets, Dover, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tower Hamlets crime rate of 3.87 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Tower Hamlets, encompassing approximately 14,195 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Tower Hamlets Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Noah'S Ark Road with total crimes: 5
  • South Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Tower Hamlets?

To understand the safety of Tower Hamlets, we need to analyze Tower Hamlets crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dover:

    • In 2024, Tower Hamlets reported a higher crime volume than the Dover average, with 953 crimes compared to 738. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Tower Hamlets witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

    • In 2023, Tower Hamlets experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dover average, with 963 crimes compared to 719. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Tower Hamlets witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dover, Tower Hamlets has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Tower Hamlets Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Tower Hamlets has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 3.87 ranking 8th out of 16 in the Dover, UK

In 2024, the total Tower Hamlets crimes were 953. The crime rate of Tower Hamlets in 2024 was 67.13 (year) or 5.59 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Dover.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tower Hamlets were around 963 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.84 (year) or 5.65 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Dover.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)
Town & Castle235 13,001 12,898 1
St Radigunds120 21,287 21,431 2
North Deal112 3824 4841 4
Buckland93 4757 6831 5
Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell73 5817 5705 6
Eastry Rural70 6601 9633 8
Sandwich44 10700 7639 7
Middle Deal59 7654 8592 9
Mill Hill47 9558 10502 10
Whitfield42 11485 12451 11
Walmer39 12528 11437 12
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe27 14353 13294 13
Dover Downs & River31 13254 16260 16
Maxton & Elms Vale23 15314 14294 14
Little Stour & Ashstone18 16288 15277 15
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne10 17180 17171 17

Tower Hamlets Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 202418
October 202412
September 20247
August 202410
July 202421
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202523
March 202530
February 202534
January 202537
December 202429
November 202436
October 202430
September 202432
August 202430
July 202432
June 202470
May 202434

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202511
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
December 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20258
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 20247
October 202413
September 20246
August 20247
July 202413
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20246

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Tower Hamlets in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Tower Hamlets postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Noah'S Ark Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. South Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
4. Chamberlain Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Templar Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
6. Peter Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tower Hamlets Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Wyndham Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Matthew'S Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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