Crime Rate in Tower Hamlets: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tower Hamlets

The total recorded crimes in Tower Hamlets, UK in March 2025 are around 3,939 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tower Hamlets crime rate of 12.69 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 310,306 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (994) incidents (13.47% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (937) incidents (37.19% increase)
  • Other theft: (369) incidents (22.59% increase)
Tower Hamlets Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 51
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 51
  • Canary Wharf with total crimes: 29

Tower Hamlets Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Tower Hamlets?

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

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Tower Hamlets has recorded 27,666 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 89.16 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 175 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 44,863 crimes with a crime rate of 144.58, ranking it 29 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Inner London:

    • In 2024, Tower Hamlets demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Inner London average, with 27666 crimes compared to 41876.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Tower Hamlets recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Tower Hamlets had fewer crimes than the Inner London average, with 44,863 crimes compared to 65,978. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, Tower Hamlets recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Tower Hamlets is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Inner London, Tower Hamlets has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Tower Hamlets Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bethnal Green (416 crimes), and the safest, Limehouse (68 crimes), is 348 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Tower Hamlets.

Similarly, the area of Spitalfields (266 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Leamouth (28 crimes), with a difference of 238 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Tower Hamlets.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bethnal Green416
Whitechapel305
Spitalfields & Banglatown305
St Peter's288
Canary Wharf265

Safest Wards:

St Dunstan's127
Bromley South118
Island Gardens95
Poplar78
Limehouse68

Most Dangerous Areas:

Spitalfields266
Bethnal Green South241
Aldgate216
Canary Wharf185
St George in the East & Wapping North169

Safest Areas:

Millwall North80
Millwall South59
Cubitt Town54
Mudchute51
Leamouth28

Tower Hamlets Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Tower Hamlets has recorded 3,939 crimes with crime rate of 12.69 ranking 10673th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 17 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 16 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2024, the total Tower Hamlets crimes were 27,666. The crime rate of Tower Hamlets in 2024 was 89.16 (year) or 7.43 (month) ranking it 175 danzarous in the UK. Tower Hamlets ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tower Hamlets were around 44,863 crimes with yearly crime rate of 144.58 (year) or 12.05 (month) ranking 29 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Inner London, Tower Hamlets ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 10 as per crime rate of Tower Hamlets

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Westminster30,409 17237,090 2370,073 2
Wandsworth2,770 1518,729 1433,487 14
Lewisham2,988 1421,182 1336,745 13
Newham4,138 1329,113 1145,081 12
Haringey2,989 1219,939 1237,871 11
Hammersmith and Fulham2,202 815,789 1027,203 7
Lambeth3,714 1027,602 946,516 9
Hackney3,231 923,027 838,373 8
Southwark4,330 729,850 646,312 6
Islington3,829 626,124 441,409 5
Kensington and Chelsea2,331 517,023 528,947 4
Camden7,591 455,577 390,410 3
City of London2,746 337,556 136,404 1

Tower Hamlets Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (994 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (937 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 876 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 683 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (820 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (759 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 881 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 800 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (950 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (943 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1046 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (947 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (964 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (933 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1216 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (790 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 722.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 994 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025994
February 2025876
January 2025820
December 2024881
November 2024943
October 2024947
September 2024933
August 2024790
July 202431
June 202414

A total of 7355 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 919.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1216 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025937
February 2025683
January 2025759
December 2024800
November 2024950
October 20241046
September 2024964
August 20241216

A total of 717 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 79.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025112
February 202569
January 202566
December 202474
November 2024117
October 2024148
September 202497
August 202432
July 20242

A total of 1635 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 181.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025156
February 2025139
January 2025256
December 2024254
November 2024258
October 2024241
September 2024198
August 2024132
July 20241

A total of 1298 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 129.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 189 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025186
February 2025133
January 2025141
December 2024178
November 2024180
October 2024165
September 2024189
August 2024118
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 1449 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 144.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 223 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025172
February 2025138
January 2025179
December 2024158
November 2024190
October 2024214
September 2024167
August 2024223
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 342 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202547
January 202546
December 202436
November 202453
October 202449
September 202436
August 202434
July 20242

A total of 2474 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 274.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 369 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025369
February 2025301
January 2025307
December 2024357
November 2024346
October 2024365
September 2024293
August 2024123
July 202413

A total of 134 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 20257
January 202518
December 202412
November 202424
October 202416
September 202416
August 202417
July 20241

A total of 1619 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 161.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 239 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025239
February 2025161
January 2025180
December 2024187
November 2024189
October 2024237
September 2024205
August 2024202
July 202417
June 20242

A total of 927 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 103.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025118
February 2025104
January 202594
December 2024118
November 2024122
October 2024125
September 2024139
August 2024106
July 20241

A total of 1484 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 148.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 241 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025171
February 2025162
January 2025241
December 2024211
November 2024220
October 2024207
September 2024176
August 202487
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 2078 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 207.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 307 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025259
February 2025228
January 2025184
December 2024240
November 2024307
October 2024292
September 2024291
August 2024257
July 202416
June 20244

A total of 1769 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 196.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 312 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025164
February 2025171
January 2025208
December 2024227
November 2024312
October 2024270
September 2024295
August 2024120
June 20242

High Crime Locations Tower Hamlets in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total51
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order13
Other theft11
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person2
Burglary2
Bicycle theft2
Possession of weapons1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total51
Other theft24
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour6
Theft from the person3
Robbery3
3. Canary Wharf (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences11
Shoplifting11
Other theft5
Public order2
4. Hospital (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences24
Other theft4
5. Police Station (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
6. Limehouse (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft3
Drugs3
Burglary3

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