Crime Rate in Tower Hamlets: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tower Hamlets

The total recorded crimes in Tower Hamlets, Tower Hamlets in January 2025 are around 3,499 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tower Hamlets crime rate of 11.28 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (820) incidents (-6.92% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (759) incidents (-5.12% decrease)
  • Other theft: (307) incidents (-14.01% decrease)
Tower Hamlets Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 48
  • Canary Wharf with total crimes: 42
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 35

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 (346 crimes), and the safest, Island Gardens (54 crimes), is 292 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Tower Hamlets.

Similarly, the area of Spitalfields (234 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Millwall South (35 crimes), with a difference of 199 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Tower Hamlets.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bethnal Green346
Canary Wharf285
Whitechapel283
Spitalfields & Banglatown263
St Peter's235

Safest Wards:

St Dunstan's99
Bromley South96
Poplar83
Limehouse76
Island Gardens54

Most Dangerous Areas:

Spitalfields234
Canary Wharf198
Bethnal Green South196
Aldgate179
St George in the East & Wapping North172

Safest Areas:

Cubitt Town57
Shadwell North54
Mudchute40
Leamouth37
Millwall South35

Tower Hamlets Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Tower Hamlets has recorded 3,499 crimes with crime rate of 11.28 ranking 25th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 8 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Wandsworth2,541 1418,729 1433,487 14
Lewisham2,894 1321,182 1336,745 13
Newham3,870 1129,113 1145,081 12
Haringey2,659 1219,939 1237,871 11
Hammersmith and Fulham2,054 915,789 1027,203 7
Hackney2,885 1023,027 838,373 8
Lambeth3,660 727,602 946,516 9
Southwark3,860 629,850 646,312 6
Islington3,623 426,124 441,409 5
Kensington and Chelsea2,128 517,023 528,947 4
Camden6,709 355,577 390,410 3
Westminster31,327 2237,090 2370,073 2
City of London2,337 137,556 136,404 1

Tower Hamlets Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 5359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 669.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 947 reported cases.

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

A total of 705 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 100.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202594
December 2024118
November 2024122
October 2024125
September 2024139
August 2024106
July 20241

A total of 5735 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 955.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1216 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025759
December 2024800
November 2024950
October 20241046
September 2024964
August 20241216

A total of 1139 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 142.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 223 reported cases.

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

A total of 1219 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 152.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 237 reported cases.

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

A total of 536 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 76.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202566
December 202474
November 2024117
October 2024148
September 202497
August 202432
July 20242

A total of 104 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202518
December 202412
November 202424
October 202416
September 202416
August 202417
July 20241

A total of 1591 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 198.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 307 reported cases.

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

A total of 1804 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 257.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 365 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025307
December 2024357
November 2024346
October 2024365
September 2024293
August 2024123
July 202413

A total of 1340 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 191.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025256
December 2024254
November 2024258
October 2024241
September 2024198
August 2024132
July 20241

A total of 256 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202546
December 202436
November 202453
October 202449
September 202436
August 202434
July 20242

A total of 1151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 143.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 241 reported cases.

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

A total of 1434 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 204.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 312 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025208
December 2024227
November 2024312
October 2024270
September 2024295
August 2024120
June 20242

A total of 979 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 122.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 189 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Tower Hamlets in January 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences15
Theft from the person15
Other theft12
Shoplifting3
Public order3
2. Canary Wharf (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting24
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft4
Theft from the person3
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order10
Theft from the person4
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft4
Vehicle crime2
5. Plumbers Row (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting21
Public order2
6. Hospital (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2

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