Crime Rate in Limehouse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Limehouse

The total recorded crimes in Limehouse, Tower Hamlets, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Limehouse crime rate of 1.04 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 Limehouse, encompassing approximately 62,378 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-46.81% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Limehouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Anne'S Row with total crimes: 7
  • St Anne Street with total crimes: 6
  • Milligan Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Limehouse?

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

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, Limehouse demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 450 crimes compared to 1383.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Limehouse recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

    • In 2023, Limehouse had fewer crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 700 crimes compared to 2,243. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Limehouse recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tower Hamlets, Limehouse has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Limehouse Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Limehouse has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 1.04 ranking 20th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total Limehouse crimes were 450. The crime rate of Limehouse in 2024 was 7.21 (year) or 0.60 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in Limehouse were around 700 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.22 (year) or 0.94 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Limehouse)CrimesRank (Limehouse)CrimesRank (Limehouse)
Bethnal Green389 12,650 14,443 1
Spitalfields & Banglatown291 42,414 23,795 2
Canary Wharf343 22,137 33,670 3
Whitechapel342 32,057 43,199 5
St Peter's268 51,736 63,482 4
Mile End241 61,738 52,229 9
Shadwell191 111,478 82,719 6
Weavers200 101,616 72,308 7
St Katharine's & Wapping222 71,207 121,785 14
Bow East218 81,456 102,277 8
Lansbury211 91,476 92,133 11
Bow West155 141,176 132,137 10
Blackwall & Cubitt Town185 131,246 111,970 13
Stepney Green186 121,078 151,990 12
Bromley North141 151,088 141,550 15
Island Gardens109 17595 181,300 16
St Dunstan's118 16789 161,269 17
Bromley South100 18746 17889 19
Poplar88 19533 191,018 18

Limehouse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202547
March 202527
February 202511
January 202527
December 202418
November 202417
October 202431
September 202417
August 202428

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202520
March 202512
February 202512
January 202513
December 20249
November 202411
October 202412
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20258
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 20245
August 20242

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20242

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Limehouse in May 2025

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

1. St Anne'S Row (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. St Anne Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Milligan Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
4. Dundee Wharf (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Horseferry Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Barleycorn Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Three Colt Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Beccles Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ropemaker'S Fields (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Northey Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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