Crime Rate in Island Gardens: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Island Gardens

The total recorded crimes in Island Gardens, Tower Hamlets, UK in May 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Island Gardens crime rate of 0.85 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-34.29% decrease)
  • Drugs: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
Island Gardens Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manchester Grove with total crimes: 12
  • Island Gardens Dlr with total crimes: 8
  • Horseshoe Close with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Island Gardens has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 0.85 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Island Gardens)CrimesRank (Island Gardens)CrimesRank (Island Gardens)
Bethnal Green389 12,650 14,443 1
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
St Dunstan's118 16789 161,269 17
Bromley South100 18746 17889 19
Poplar88 19533 191,018 18
Limehouse65 20450 20700 20

Island Gardens Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202535
March 202524
February 202523
January 202512
December 202420
November 202422
October 202429
September 202428
August 202429
July 20241

A total of 264 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Island Gardens in May 2025

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

1. Manchester Grove (Map)
Total12
Drugs9
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Island Gardens Dlr (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Horseshoe Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
4. Glenaffric Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
6. Seyssel Street (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wynan Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pier Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Napier Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Langbourne Place (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Other theft1

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