Crime Rate in Mile End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mile End

The total recorded crimes in Mile End, Tower Hamlets, UK in March 2025 are around 238 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mile End crime rate of 0.89 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 Mile End, encompassing approximately 267,874 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (32.08% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (5.77% increase)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
Mile End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Stainsby Road with total crimes: 15
  • Mile End with total crimes: 14

How safe is Mile End?

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

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, Mile End reported a higher crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 1,738 crimes compared to 1,383. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Mile End witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Mile End had fewer crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 2,229 crimes compared to 2,243. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Mile End witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mile End Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Mile End has recorded 238 crimes with crime rate of 0.67 ranking 7th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total Mile End crimes were 1,738. The crime rate of Mile End in 2024 was 6.49 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mile End were around 2,229 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.32 (year) or 0.69 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)
Bethnal Green416 12,650 14,443 1
Spitalfields & Banglatown305 32,414 23,795 2
Whitechapel305 22,057 43,199 5
Canary Wharf265 52,137 33,670 3
St Peter's288 41,736 63,482 4
Shadwell228 81,478 82,719 6
Weavers242 61,616 72,308 7
Bow East191 101,456 102,277 8
Lansbury174 111,476 92,133 11
St Katharine's & Wapping198 91,207 121,785 14
Bow West164 121,176 132,137 10
Blackwall & Cubitt Town145 141,246 111,970 13
Stepney Green162 131,078 151,990 12
Bromley North132 151,088 141,550 15
Island Gardens95 18595 181,300 16
St Dunstan's127 16789 161,269 17
Bromley South118 17746 17889 19
Poplar78 19533 191,018 18
Limehouse68 20450 20700 20

Mile End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (70 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (55 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (69 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (80 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (84 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (129 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (57 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (54 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 202515
December 202419
November 202419
October 202416
September 202410
August 202411
April 202414

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20248
October 202412
September 202412
August 20241
April 20245

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20258
January 20256
December 202410
November 202411
October 202416
September 20248
August 202412
April 20246

A total of 161 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202517
January 202520
December 202425
November 202411
October 202419
September 202421
August 20247
April 202428

A total of 114 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202516
January 202511
December 20249
November 202418
October 202418
September 202412
August 202410
April 20248

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 83 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20252
January 20254
December 202410
November 202410
October 202417
September 202412
August 20246
April 202412

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20259
January 202512
December 202422
November 202414
October 202416
September 202413
August 20243
April 202416

A total of 125 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20256
January 202510
December 202416
November 202412
October 20247
September 202433
August 202417
April 202411

A total of 462 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 51.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202552
January 202547
December 202447
November 202443
October 202447
September 202460
August 202457
April 202454

A total of 654 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 72.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202570
February 202553
January 202569
December 202439
November 202480
October 202476
September 202484
August 2024129
April 202454

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20252
December 202412
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
April 20248

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 202516
December 202414
November 202411
October 202411
September 202415
August 202410

High Crime Locations Mile End in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Public order4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Stainsby Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
3. Mile End (Map)
Total14
Theft from the person5
Other theft2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. B140 (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Ropery Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime1
6. British Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Tivoli Way (Map)
Total6
Robbery3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
8. Tony Cannell Mews (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Southern Grove (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Weatherley Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1

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