Crime Rate in Island Gardens: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Island Gardens

The total recorded crimes in Island Gardens, Tower Hamlets, UK in July 2025 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Island Gardens crime rate of 0.93 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 Island Gardens, encompassing approximately 128,681 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-31.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Drugs: (17) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
Island Gardens Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manchester Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Epping Close with total crimes: 6
  • Ferguson Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Island Gardens?

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

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, Island Gardens demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 595 crimes compared to 1383.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Island Gardens recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

    • In 2023, Island Gardens had fewer crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 1,300 crimes compared to 2,243. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Island Gardens recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tower Hamlets, Island Gardens has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Island Gardens Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Island Gardens has recorded 120 crimes with crime rate of 0.93 ranking 18th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total Island Gardens crimes were 595. The crime rate of Island Gardens in 2024 was 4.62 (year) or 0.39 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in Island Gardens were around 1,300 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.10 (year) or 0.84 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Island Gardens)CrimesRank (Island Gardens)CrimesRank (Island Gardens)
Bethnal Green403 12,650 14,443 1
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
St Dunstan's150 17789 161,269 17
Bromley South163 16746 17889 19
Poplar101 19533 191,018 18
Limehouse94 20450 20700 20

Island Gardens Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (60 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 365 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202560
May 202545
April 202533
March 202522
February 202526
January 202513
December 202413
November 202419
October 202428
September 202429
August 202436

A total of 125 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202525
May 202515
April 202516
March 20258
February 202510
January 20257
December 202411
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20253
April 20256
March 20258
February 20252
January 20256
November 20248
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202536
May 202523
April 202535
March 202524
February 202523
January 202512
December 202420
November 202422
October 202429
September 202428
August 202429

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20257
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20258
April 20257
March 20258
February 20258
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20249
November 20248
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Island Gardens in July 2025

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

1. Manchester Grove (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Public order3
Other crime1
2. Epping Close (Map)
Total6
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Ferguson Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stebondale Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime1
5. Torres Square (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Davids Square (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
7. Island Gardens Dlr (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Seyssel Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Ferry Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1

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