Crime Rate in Lansbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lansbury

The total recorded crimes in Lansbury, Tower Hamlets, UK in July 2025 are around 279 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lansbury crime rate of 1.47 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 Lansbury, encompassing approximately 190,017 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (80) incidents (35.59% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (28.07% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
Lansbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kerbey Street with total crimes: 14
  • Guthridge Close with total crimes: 13
  • Susannah Street with total crimes: 10

How safe is Lansbury?

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

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, Lansbury reported a higher crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 1,476 crimes compared to 1,383. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lansbury witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

    • In 2023, Lansbury had fewer crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 2,133 crimes compared to 2,243. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lansbury recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lansbury Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lansbury has recorded 279 crimes with crime rate of 1.47 ranking 8th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total Lansbury crimes were 1,476. The crime rate of Lansbury in 2024 was 7.77 (year) or 0.65 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lansbury were around 2,133 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.23 (year) or 0.94 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lansbury)CrimesRank (Lansbury)CrimesRank (Lansbury)
Bethnal Green403 12,650 14,443 1
Spitalfields & Banglatown320 62,414 23,795 2
Mile End341 21,738 52,229 9
Canary Wharf335 42,137 33,670 3
Whitechapel340 32,057 43,199 5
St Peter's333 51,736 63,482 4
Shadwell301 71,478 82,719 6
Weavers212 121,616 72,308 7
Bow East272 91,456 102,277 8
Bow West182 151,176 132,137 10
St Katharine's & Wapping271 101,207 121,785 14
Blackwall & Cubitt Town255 111,246 111,970 13
Stepney Green209 141,078 151,990 12
Bromley North211 131,088 141,550 15
Island Gardens120 18595 181,300 16
St Dunstan's150 17789 161,269 17
Bromley South163 16746 17889 19
Poplar101 19533 191,018 18
Limehouse94 20450 20700 20

Lansbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 73 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (59 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (58 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202510
May 202518
April 202513
March 20259
February 20256
January 202512
December 202414
November 20247
October 20246
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 726 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202573
June 202557
May 202566
April 202550
March 202563
February 202564
January 202548
December 202453
November 202465
October 202462
September 202469
August 202456

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 20258
April 202510
March 20253
February 20258
January 202516
December 202424
November 202420
October 20249
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 601 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202580
June 202559
May 202550
April 202537
March 202541
February 202545
January 202540
December 202449
November 202462
October 202435
September 202445
August 202458

A total of 207 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202517
May 202513
April 202511
March 20258
February 202511
January 202523
December 202411
November 202432
October 202426
September 202424
August 20247

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
April 202514
March 202510
February 20258
January 202511
December 202413
November 202416
October 20248
September 202415
August 20247

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
May 202519
April 202512
March 202515
February 202511
January 202514
December 202426
November 202413
October 202412
September 202420
August 20246

A total of 141 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202511
May 20254
April 202513
March 20253
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 202423
October 202425
September 202418
August 20244

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202522
May 202512
April 20253
March 202511
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 202411
October 202413
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20255
April 20259
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202517
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257
January 202512
December 20247
November 20248
October 202411
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20245

High Crime Locations Lansbury in July 2025

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

1. Kerbey Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Guthridge Close (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
3. Susannah Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Ellesmere Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Edward Mills Way (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Giraud Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. East India Dock Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Carron Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Bygrove Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
10. Everest Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1

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