Crime Rate in Limehouse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Limehouse

The total recorded crimes in Limehouse, Tower Hamlets, UK in March 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Limehouse crime rate of 1.09 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 Limehouse, encompassing approximately 62,378 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (145.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Limehouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Anne Street with total crimes: 9
  • Beccles Street with total crimes: 9
  • Dundee Wharf with total crimes: 8

How safe is Limehouse?

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

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, Limehouse demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 450 crimes compared to 1383.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Limehouse recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Limehouse had fewer crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 700 crimes compared to 2,243. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Limehouse recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Limehouse Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Limehouse has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 1.09 ranking 20th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total Limehouse crimes were 450. The crime rate of Limehouse in 2024 was 7.21 (year) or 0.60 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in Limehouse were around 700 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.22 (year) or 0.94 (month) ranking 20 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
Island Gardens95 18595 181,300 16
St Dunstan's127 16789 161,269 17
Bromley South118 17746 17889 19
Poplar78 19533 191,018 18

Limehouse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202511
January 202527
December 202418
November 202417
October 202431
September 202417
August 202428
April 202428

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 202513
December 20249
November 202411
October 202412
September 20246
August 202411
April 202413

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
April 20246

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 20245
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20258
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
April 20247

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20248
April 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20249
April 20242

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Limehouse in March 2025

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

1. St Anne Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Beccles Street (Map)
Total9
Drugs5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Dundee Wharf (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. St Anne'S Row (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Barleycorn Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
6. Newell Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Three Colt Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Northey Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Narrow Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Brightlingsea Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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