Crime in Spitalfields & Banglatown, Tower Hamlets
Comprehensive safety analysis for Spitalfields & Banglatown, localized within Tower Hamlets.
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Durward Street Map | Shoplifting: 5Bicycle theft: 3Drugs: 2 | 15 |
| On or near Osborn Street Map | Shoplifting: 4Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 3 | 13 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Theft from the person: 6Shoplifting: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 11 |
| On or near Corbet Place Map | Shoplifting: 9Robbery: 1 | 10 |
| On or near New Goulston Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 6 | 6 |
| On or near Aldgate East Map | Robbery: 2Burglary: 1Other crime: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Whitechapel High Street Map | Theft from the person: 3Burglary: 2 | 5 |
| On or near Wodeham Gardens Map | Drugs: 2Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Public order: 2Theft from the person: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Underwood Road Map | Bicycle theft: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 4 |
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Vallance Road (and environs of nearby areas
We are aware there is Prostitution, ASB and drug use issues in the area along with VAWG related offences. we would look to complete targeted patrols for specifically target these issues as part of Op Redtwist
Issued: 21 Jan 2026
Status Update
Increase Patrols, Intelligence led, Partnership working. sending perpetrators on divergent courses
Actioned: 21 Jan 2026
Stolen Pedal Cycle Sales:
Sclater Street Sundays. Op Scorpii is an initiative to target individuals selling stolen pedal cycles on Brick Lane market. Proactive patrols are conducted and also Partnership work with the council and also Trading Standards
Issued: 21 Jan 2026
Status Update
Proactive patrols are conducted and also Partnership work with the council and also Trading Standards
Partnership with local Theos and Marets manager
Actioned: 21 Jan 2026
Spitalfields Market is targeted by shoplifters
Issued: 21 Jan 2026
Status Update
Proactive patrols are being conducted, utilising CCTV and also liaising with Shop owners.
Officers are working with stores and completing plain clothes days of action to try and catch the shoplifters in the act.
Op Soundjump and Op Martello
Actioned: 21 Jan 2026
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