WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Poplar Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Poplar, localized within Tower Hamlets.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

1.49per 1k

Total Population

58,404

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Anti-social Behaviour20

Violence & Sexual Offences20

Vehicle Crime15

Robbery6

Criminal Damage & Arson6

Other Theft5

Public Order4

Drug Offences4

Shoplifting3

Burglary2

Theft from Person1

Bicycle Theft1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Harrow Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 3Drugs: 1	9
On or near Saltwell Street Map	Vehicle crime: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2	7
On or near Aspen Way Map	Drugs: 1Robbery: 1Burglary: 1	5
On or near Shirbutt Street Map	Criminal damage and arson: 2Other theft: 1Public order: 1	4
On or near Clove Crescent Map	Robbery: 2Shoplifting: 1	3
On or near Mountague Place Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1	3
On or near Blackwall Map	Drugs: 2Shoplifting: 1	3
On or near Hale Street Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2	2
On or near Stoneyard Lane Map	Vehicle crime: 2	2
On or near Poplar High Street Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2	2