Crime Rate in Tower Hamlets: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tower Hamlets

The total recorded crimes in Tower Hamlets, Dover, UK in July 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tower Hamlets crime rate of 5.00 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Tower Hamlets Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Wyndham Road with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Tower Hamlets has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 5.00 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)
Town & Castle269 13,001 12,898 1
St Radigunds106 21,287 21,431 2
Buckland91 3757 6831 5
North Deal51 9824 4841 4
Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell89 4817 5705 6
Whitfield67 6485 12451 11
Sandwich58 8700 7639 7
Middle Deal63 7654 8592 9
Eastry Rural46 10601 9633 8
Mill Hill30 14558 10502 10
Walmer33 12528 11437 12
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe34 11353 13294 13
Maxton & Elms Vale31 13314 14294 14
Little Stour & Ashstone16 16288 15277 15
Dover Downs & River23 15254 16260 16
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne10 17180 17171 17

Tower Hamlets Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202525
May 202521
April 202523
March 202530
February 202534
January 202537
December 202429
November 202436
October 202430
September 202432
August 202430

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202515
May 20259
April 20258
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 202418
October 202412
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20257
April 202510
March 20258
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 20247
October 202413
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 20256
March 202511
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
August 20244

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
September 20241

High Crime Locations Tower Hamlets in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Wyndham Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Matthew'S Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Curzon Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Dickson Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. West Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Douglas Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Lowther Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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