Crime Rate in Island Gardens: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Island Gardens

The total recorded crimes in Island Gardens, Tower Hamlets, UK in March 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Island Gardens crime rate of 0.74 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Island Gardens Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lockesfield Place with total crimes: 5
  • Glengarnock Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Island Gardens has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 0.74 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)
Bethnal Green416 12,650 14,443 1
Spitalfields & Banglatown305 32,414 23,795 2
Whitechapel305 22,057 43,199 5
Canary Wharf265 52,137 33,670 3
St Peter's288 41,736 63,482 4
Mile End238 71,738 52,229 9
Shadwell228 81,478 82,719 6
Weavers242 61,616 72,308 7
Bow East191 101,456 102,277 8
Lansbury174 111,476 92,133 11
St Katharine's & Wapping198 91,207 121,785 14
Bow West164 121,176 132,137 10
Blackwall & Cubitt Town145 141,246 111,970 13
Stepney Green162 131,078 151,990 12
Bromley North132 151,088 141,550 15
St Dunstan's127 16789 161,269 17
Bromley South118 17746 17889 19
Poplar78 19533 191,018 18
Limehouse68 20450 20700 20

Island Gardens Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202523
January 202512
December 202420
November 202422
October 202429
September 202428
August 202429
July 20241
April 202426

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202526
January 202513
December 202413
November 202419
October 202428
September 202429
August 202436
April 202433

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20256
November 20248
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Island Gardens in March 2025

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

1. Lockesfield Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Glengarnock Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
4. Island Gardens Dlr (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kingfield Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Seyssel Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Taeping Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. Spindrift Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Crews Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mast House Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1

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