Crime Rate in Bethnal Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bethnal Green

The total recorded crimes in Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets, UK in May 2025 are around 389 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bethnal Green crime rate of 1.76 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (117) incidents (27.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (71) incidents (9.23% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (61) incidents (32.61% increase)
Bethnal Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stepney Green with total crimes: 31
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • Cleveland Grove with total crimes: 24

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 May 2025 the Bethnal Green has recorded 389 crimes with crime rate of 1.76 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bethnal Green)CrimesRank (Bethnal Green)CrimesRank (Bethnal Green)
Spitalfields & Banglatown291 42,414 23,795 2
Canary Wharf343 22,137 33,670 3
Whitechapel342 32,057 43,199 5
St Peter's268 51,736 63,482 4
Mile End241 61,738 52,229 9
Shadwell191 111,478 82,719 6
Weavers200 101,616 72,308 7
St Katharine's & Wapping222 71,207 121,785 14
Bow East218 81,456 102,277 8
Lansbury211 91,476 92,133 11
Bow West155 141,176 132,137 10
Blackwall & Cubitt Town185 131,246 111,970 13
Stepney Green186 121,078 151,990 12
Bromley North141 151,088 141,550 15
Island Gardens109 17595 181,300 16
St Dunstan's118 16789 161,269 17
Bromley South100 18746 17889 19
Poplar88 19533 191,018 18
Limehouse65 20450 20700 20

Bethnal Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 737 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 73.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 104 reported cases.

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

A total of 301 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202525
March 202544
February 202515
January 202529
December 202435
November 202423
October 202434
September 202438
August 202421
July 20242
May 202415

A total of 1034 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025117
April 202592
March 2025135
February 202597
January 202596
December 2024104
November 2024103
October 202495
September 202487
August 202491
July 20246
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 144 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202514
March 202522
February 20258
January 20258
December 202412
November 202413
October 202425
September 202411
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 300 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202526
March 202544
February 202524
January 202526
December 202427
November 202434
October 202434
September 202432
August 202414
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 247 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202546
March 202517
February 202513
January 202522
December 202428
November 202420
October 202414
September 202416
August 20249
July 20241

A total of 276 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202521
March 202531
February 202530
January 202516
December 202425
November 202430
October 202435
September 202424
August 202422
July 20243
May 202415

A total of 138 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
March 202513
February 202510
January 20259
December 202416
November 202417
October 202410
September 202416
August 202413
July 20242

High Crime Locations Bethnal Green in May 2025

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

1. Stepney Green (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting26
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences15
Bicycle theft3
Theft from the person3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Cleveland Grove (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting15
Other theft2
Public order2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting7
Other theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
6. Toby Lane (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences5
Robbery1
7. Police Station (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
9. Ernest Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Maples Place (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order1
Theft from the person1

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