Crime Rate in Shadwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shadwell

The total recorded crimes in Shadwell, Tower Hamlets, UK in March 2025 are around 228 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shadwell crime rate of 1.48 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 Shadwell, encompassing approximately 153,945 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (110.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shadwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limehouse with total crimes: 21
  • Boulcott Street with total crimes: 15
  • Branch Road with total crimes: 15

How safe is Shadwell?

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

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, Shadwell reported a higher crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 1,478 crimes compared to 1,383. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shadwell witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Shadwell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 2,719 crimes compared to 2,243. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Shadwell witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shadwell Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Shadwell has recorded 228 crimes with crime rate of 1.48 ranking 8th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total Shadwell crimes were 1,478. The crime rate of Shadwell in 2024 was 9.60 (year) or 0.80 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shadwell were around 2,719 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.66 (year) or 1.47 (month) ranking 6 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
Mile End238 71,738 52,229 9
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

Shadwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (59 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (54 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (68 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (52 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20252
January 202510
December 20244
November 20246
October 202412
September 20243
August 202417
May 20244
April 20249

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202523
January 202511
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 202416
May 20241
April 202421

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202517
January 20258
December 202411
November 202416
October 202412
September 20249
August 20249
April 20244

A total of 398 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202559
February 202528
January 202527
December 202451
November 202442
October 202438
September 202437
August 202468
April 202448

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202513
January 202511
December 202422
November 202410
October 202414
September 202411
July 20243
May 20241
April 202417

A total of 494 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202548
January 202542
December 202449
November 202450
October 202462
September 202461
August 202452
July 20246
May 20246
April 202464

A total of 102 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 202414
October 202412
September 202410
August 202415
July 20243
May 20246
April 202426

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 20259
December 202412
November 20246
October 202413
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 202417
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 202510
December 202420
November 202410
October 20248
September 20247
August 20241
April 202412

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246
October 202410
September 202412
August 20247
April 20249

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
April 202414

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
November 20247
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244

High Crime Locations Shadwell in March 2025

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

1. Limehouse (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour12
Burglary3
Drugs3
Other theft3
2. Boulcott Street (Map)
Total15
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery3
3. Branch Road (Map)
Total15
Vehicle crime6
Other theft3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
4. Spert Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Ratcliffe Lane (Map)
Total12
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Public order3
6. Brodlove Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Possession of weapons3
Burglary1
Public order1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
8. Jubilee Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
9. Kinder Street (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Jardine Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3

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