Crime Rate in Tower Hamlets: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tower Hamlets

The total recorded crimes in Tower Hamlets, UK in February 2026 are around 3,561 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tower Hamlets crime rate of 11.48 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 Tower Hamlets, encompassing approximately 310,306 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (906) incidents (0.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (678) incidents (-6.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (311) incidents (3.32% increase)
Tower Hamlets Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 42
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 37
  • Hospital with total crimes: 28

Tower Hamlets Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Tower Hamlets?

To understand the safety of Tower Hamlets, we need to analyze Tower Hamlets crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Tower Hamlets has recorded 27,666 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 89.16 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 175 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 44,863 crimes with a crime rate of 144.58, ranking it 29 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Inner London:

    • In 2024, Tower Hamlets demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Inner London average, with 27666 crimes compared to 41876.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Tower Hamlets recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Tower Hamlets had fewer crimes than the Inner London average, with 44,863 crimes compared to 65,978. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, Tower Hamlets recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Tower Hamlets is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Inner London, Tower Hamlets has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Tower Hamlets Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the Tower Hamlets has recorded 3,561 crimes with crime rate of 11.48 ranking 9464th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 11 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2024, the total Tower Hamlets crimes were 27,666. The crime rate of Tower Hamlets in 2024 was 89.16 (year) or 7.43 (month) ranking it 175 danzarous in the UK. Tower Hamlets ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tower Hamlets were around 44,863 crimes with yearly crime rate of 144.58 (year) or 12.05 (month) ranking 29 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Inner London, Tower Hamlets ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 10 as per crime rate of Tower Hamlets

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Wandsworth2,487 1518,729 1433,487 14
Lewisham2,890 1421,182 1336,745 13
Newham3,869 1329,113 1145,081 12
Haringey2,427 1219,939 1237,871 11
Hammersmith and Fulham1,947 815,789 1027,203 7
Lambeth3,544 1027,602 946,516 9
Hackney2,784 923,027 838,373 8
Southwark3,888 729,850 646,312 6
Islington3,344 626,124 441,409 5
Kensington and Chelsea1,899 517,023 528,947 4
Camden6,394 455,577 390,410 3
Westminster22,166 2237,090 2370,073 2
City of London2,864 137,556 136,404 1

Tower Hamlets Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 906 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 678 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (901 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (723 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 978 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 729 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (987 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (850 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1050 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (897 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (941 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (921 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1177 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1029 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1352 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1143 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1240 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1039 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1097 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1059 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (996 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (932 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (994 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (937 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 876 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 683 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 939.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1352 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026678
January 2026723
December 2025729
November 2025850
October 2025897
September 2025921
August 20251177
July 20251352
June 20251240
May 20251097
April 2025932
March 2025937
February 2025683

A total of 3199 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 246.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 375 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026154
January 2026222
December 2025307
November 2025274
October 2025239
September 2025303
August 2025220
July 2025330
June 2025375
May 2025242
April 2025223
March 2025172
February 2025138

A total of 1412 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 108.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202689
January 202698
December 2025110
November 2025122
October 2025113
September 2025100
August 2025128
July 2025119
June 2025122
May 202585
April 2025104
March 2025118
February 2025104

A total of 2545 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 195.77 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 289 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026177
January 2026213
December 2025220
November 2025289
October 2025258
September 2025273
August 2025208
July 2025166
June 2025148
May 2025131
April 2025167
March 2025156
February 2025139

A total of 3540 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 272.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 377 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026236
January 2026307
December 2025305
November 2025252
October 2025308
September 2025291
August 2025377
July 2025314
June 2025333
May 2025294
April 2025190
March 2025171
February 2025162

A total of 2713 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 208.69 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 265 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026265
January 2026204
December 2025202
November 2025214
October 2025233
September 2025239
August 2025200
July 2025218
June 2025205
May 2025192
April 2025206
March 2025164
February 2025171

A total of 4493 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 345.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 401 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026311
January 2026301
December 2025387
November 2025342
October 2025401
September 2025371
August 2025331
July 2025346
June 2025316
May 2025361
April 2025356
March 2025369
February 2025301

A total of 1163 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 89.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202658
January 202668
December 202563
November 202599
October 2025120
September 202598
August 2025100
July 202594
June 2025117
May 202580
April 202585
March 2025112
February 202569

A total of 12899 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 992.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1143 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026906
January 2026901
December 2025978
November 2025987
October 20251050
September 2025941
August 20251029
July 20251143
June 20251039
May 20251059
April 2025996
March 2025994
February 2025876

A total of 3088 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 237.54 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 293 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026218
January 2026201
December 2025270
November 2025293
October 2025205
September 2025192
August 2025211
July 2025256
June 2025241
May 2025237
April 2025277
March 2025259
February 2025228

A total of 2974 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 228.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 286 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026225
January 2026174
December 2025228
November 2025224
October 2025257
September 2025229
August 2025270
July 2025286
June 2025269
May 2025213
April 2025199
March 2025239
February 2025161

A total of 264 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202618
December 202527
November 202519
October 202521
September 202518
August 202525
July 202526
June 202518
May 202522
April 202516
March 202523
February 20257

A total of 533 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202639
January 202630
December 202538
November 202530
October 202542
September 202545
August 202540
July 202556
June 202548
May 202539
April 202540
March 202539
February 202547

A total of 2064 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 158.77 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026181
January 2026147
December 2025169
November 2025162
October 2025166
September 2025192
August 2025183
July 2025186
June 2025161
May 202511
April 2025187
March 2025186
February 2025133

High Crime Locations Tower Hamlets in February 2026

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total42
Other theft27
Theft from the person9
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total37
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order10
Vehicle crime3
Theft from the person2
Other crime1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences22
Public order4
Theft from the person2
4. Canary Wharf (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting19
Other theft4
Public order2
5. Virginia Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting9
Vehicle crime3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3

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