Crime Rate in Lansbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lansbury

The total recorded crimes in Lansbury, Tower Hamlets, UK in May 2025 are around 211 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lansbury crime rate of 1.11 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 Lansbury, encompassing approximately 190,017 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (32.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (35.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
Lansbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leven Road with total crimes: 9
  • East India Dock Road with total crimes: 8
  • Kerbey Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is Lansbury?

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

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, Lansbury reported a higher crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 1,476 crimes compared to 1,383. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lansbury witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

    • In 2023, Lansbury had fewer crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 2,133 crimes compared to 2,243. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lansbury recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lansbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lansbury has recorded 211 crimes with crime rate of 1.11 ranking 9th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total Lansbury crimes were 1,476. The crime rate of Lansbury in 2024 was 7.77 (year) or 0.65 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lansbury were around 2,133 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.23 (year) or 0.94 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lansbury)CrimesRank (Lansbury)CrimesRank (Lansbury)
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
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

Lansbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (58 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20253
February 20258
January 202516
December 202424
November 202420
October 20249
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202513
March 20259
February 20256
January 202512
December 202414
November 20247
October 20246
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202512
March 202515
February 202511
January 202514
December 202426
November 202413
October 202412
September 202420
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 462 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202537
March 202541
February 202545
January 202540
December 202449
November 202462
October 202435
September 202445
August 202458

A total of 166 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 20258
February 202511
January 202523
December 202411
November 202432
October 202426
September 202424
August 20247

A total of 597 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202550
March 202563
February 202564
January 202548
December 202453
November 202465
October 202462
September 202469
August 202456
July 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20245

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202513
March 20253
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 202423
October 202425
September 202418
August 20244

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
March 202511
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 202411
October 202413
September 202410
August 20245
May 20242

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257
January 202512
December 20247
November 20248
October 202411
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202514
March 202510
February 20258
January 202511
December 202413
November 202416
October 20248
September 202415
August 20247

High Crime Locations Lansbury in May 2025

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

1. Leven Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. East India Dock Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Kerbey Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime3
Other theft1
4. Gillender Street (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Nairn Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Susannah Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Spey Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Burcham Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
10. Rifle Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1

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