Crime Rate in Bethnal Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bethnal Green

The total recorded crimes in Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets, UK in July 2025 are around 403 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bethnal Green crime rate of 1.82 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 Bethnal Green, encompassing approximately 221,074 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (4.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (65) incidents (-12.16% decrease)
Bethnal Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stepney Green with total crimes: 52
  • Police Station with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21

How safe is Bethnal Green?

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

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, Bethnal Green reported a higher crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 2,650 crimes compared to 1,383. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bethnal Green witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

    • In 2023, Bethnal Green experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 4,443 crimes compared to 2,243. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bethnal Green witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bethnal Green Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bethnal Green has recorded 403 crimes with crime rate of 1.82 ranking 1th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total Bethnal Green crimes were 2,650. The crime rate of Bethnal Green in 2024 was 11.99 (year) or 1.00 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bethnal Green were around 4,443 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.10 (year) or 1.67 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bethnal Green)CrimesRank (Bethnal Green)CrimesRank (Bethnal Green)
Spitalfields & Banglatown320 62,414 23,795 2
Mile End341 21,738 52,229 9
Canary Wharf335 42,137 33,670 3
Whitechapel340 32,057 43,199 5
St Peter's333 51,736 63,482 4
Shadwell301 71,478 82,719 6
Weavers212 121,616 72,308 7
Bow East272 91,456 102,277 8
Lansbury279 81,476 92,133 11
Bow West182 151,176 132,137 10
St Katharine's & Wapping271 101,207 121,785 14
Blackwall & Cubitt Town255 111,246 111,970 13
Stepney Green209 141,078 151,990 12
Bromley North211 131,088 141,550 15
Island Gardens120 18595 181,300 16
St Dunstan's150 17789 161,269 17
Bromley South163 16746 17889 19
Poplar101 19533 191,018 18
Limehouse94 20450 20700 20

Bethnal Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 67 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (117 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (71 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (92 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (65 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (135 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (59 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 97 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (79 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 104 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (103 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (97 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (104 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (95 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (58 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (91 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (83 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 868 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202564
May 202571
April 202565
March 202559
February 202549
January 202579
December 202472
November 202497
October 2024104
September 202458
August 202483

A total of 162 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 20257
April 20256
March 202515
February 20256
January 202524
December 202418
November 202420
October 202414
September 202418
August 202410

A total of 1217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202596
June 2025104
May 2025117
April 202592
March 2025135
February 202597
January 202596
December 2024104
November 2024103
October 202495
September 202487
August 202491

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
April 202515
March 202513
February 202510
January 20259
December 202416
November 202417
October 202410
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 344 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202526
May 202533
April 202526
March 202544
February 202524
January 202526
December 202427
November 202434
October 202434
September 202432
August 202414

A total of 361 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202540
May 202520
April 202525
March 202544
February 202515
January 202529
December 202435
November 202423
October 202434
September 202438
August 202421

A total of 385 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202574
May 202561
April 202546
March 202517
February 202513
January 202522
December 202428
November 202420
October 202414
September 202416
August 20249

A total of 296 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202516
May 202524
April 202521
March 202531
February 202530
January 202516
December 202425
November 202430
October 202435
September 202424
August 202422

A total of 162 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202512
May 202514
April 202515
March 20255
February 20255
January 202513
December 202412
November 202422
October 202416
September 202420
August 202410

A total of 129 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202511
May 20257
April 20255
March 202516
February 202513
January 20256
December 202415
November 202419
October 20244
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 121 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202515
May 202511
April 20259
March 202511
February 202510
January 202513
December 202412
November 202413
October 202413
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 178 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202519
May 202519
April 202514
March 202522
February 20258
January 20258
December 202412
November 202413
October 202425
September 202411
August 202410

High Crime Locations Bethnal Green in July 2025

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

1. Stepney Green (Map)
Total52
Shoplifting40
Robbery4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order7
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences7
Theft from the person5
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences14
Other theft3
Public order3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting8
Burglary2
Public order2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cleveland Grove (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Whitechapel (Map)
Total10
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Robbery1
9. Ernest Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Bonner Street (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1

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