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

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Crime Categories

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

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
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

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Tower Hamlets district.

Area Rank

#18of 20 areas

City Average

11.48per 1k

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