Crime in Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets
Comprehensive safety analysis for Bethnal Green, localized within Tower Hamlets.
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Stepney Green Map | Shoplifting: 31Anti-social behaviour: 3Public order: 2 | 36 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 17Public order: 6Other theft: 4 | 35 |
| On or near Police Station Map | Violence and sexual offences: 9Public order: 4Drugs: 3 | 21 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 9Violence and sexual offences: 6Other theft: 2 | 17 |
| On or near Hospital Map | Violence and sexual offences: 9Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 13 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre Map | Theft from the person: 3Robbery: 2Burglary: 2 | 10 |
| On or near Bancroft Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 7 | 7 |
| On or near Solebay Street Map | Criminal damage and arson: 6 | 6 |
| On or near Whitechapel Map | Other theft: 3Theft from the person: 3 | 6 |
| On or near Cleveland Grove Map | Shoplifting: 5Other crime: 1 | 6 |
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Vyner Street and Mowlem Street - Drug related ASB continues to be an issue. This is at all times of day and night.
Local Residents have expressed concerns around safety to go out at night.
Issued: 23 Apr 2026
Status Update
NPT have conducted and will continue to conduct patrols throughout the above locations and the ward to target offenders. This will include walk and talk initiatives and community street briefings.
Actioned: 23 Jul 2026
Parmiter Street/Huddleston Close
Reports of drug dealing were raised to SNT Officers. SNT are working with local Hostel and outreach teams. Officers will continue to find innovative ways to tackle this problem over the following month to ensure no reoccurrence, but we ask the public to report any signs of potential drug dealing, no matter how small it may seem.
Issued: 23 Apr 2026
Status Update
Increase Patrols, Intelligence led
Actioned: 23 Jul 2026
Collingwood Estate
Residents have raised concerns regarding youths dealing drugs and gathering in the playground area as well as ASB at the location.
Issued: 23 Apr 2026
Status Update
Drug dealing/misuse and ASB in the estate. Targeted high visibility and plain clothes police patrols. Street briefings and walk and talks in the estate. Dealing robustly with any reported offences, including cuckooing addresses in the estate.
NPT continue to work with the local authority to tackle issues within the area.
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Actioned: 23 Jul 2026
Engagement Events
Bethnal Green West Ward Panel Meeting : Thu 23 July 2026 at 18:30
other6:30 PM — 8:30 PM
Community Centre, 10 Minerva Street London
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