Crime in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 9Robbery: 2Other crime: 2 | 16 |
| On or near Thomas Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 8Drugs: 5Possession of weapons: 1 | 14 |
| On or near Mile End Map | Theft from the person: 8Robbery: 3 | 11 |
| On or near Geoffrey Chaucer Way Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Drugs: 3 | 7 |
| On or near Dora Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 5Vehicle crime: 2 | 7 |
| On or near Portia Way Map | Other theft: 3Other crime: 2Bicycle theft: 2 | 7 |
| On or near Wilson'S Place Map | Violence and sexual offences: 6 | 6 |
| On or near Rhodeswell Road Map | Public order: 4Drugs: 2 | 6 |
| On or near Julia Scurr Street Map | Shoplifting: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Bow Common Lane Map | Shoplifting: 5 | 5 |
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Anti Social Behaviour form vehicles meetings, youths and drug misuse in Thomas Road, Burdett Road, Saracen Street, Canton Street
Issued: 30 Mar 2026
Status Update
Mile End SNT have conducted proactive patrols along Mile End Road and Bow Road, both high visibility and plain clothed foot patrols, working in partnership with THEO's and Park Guard.
Actioned: 30 Mar 2026
Burglary
Burglary remains a ward priority. There remains to be a significant number of parcel thefts from within communal areas of blocks of flats. We remain in contact with the property management companies and have supplied crime prevention advice and continue with local patrols. Residents are encouraged to use parcel pick-up locations and to ensure that the communal door is secure after use and that residents are not followed into the blocks.
Issued: 30 Mar 2026
Status Update
Crime prevention posters being supplied, parcel collections points are encouraged to be used, local patrols will be conducted.
Actioned: 30 Mar 2026
Drug use within the following locations, Thomas Road and Burdett Road E14, Saracen and Canton Street E14 and Bow Common Lane E3
Issued: 30 Mar 2026
Status Update
Officers from Mile End SNT will conduct intelligence led patrols in the affected areas, focusing on patrols in the evening and engaging with partners such as Park Guard. Residents are encouraged to report offences to assist officers with times and possible offenders.
Actioned: 30 Mar 2026
Engagement Events
Ward Panel Meeting at St Paul's Community Centre
other6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
E3 4AJ, Saint Paul's Way London
BIKE MARKING EVENT
other4:00 PM — 5:00 PM
St Paul's Way Community Centre, 83 Saint Paul's Way London
WALK,TALK AND DO
other1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Thomas Road London
WALK,TALK AND DO
other1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Thomas Road London
BIKE MARKING EVENT
other1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Mile End Leisure Centre, London
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