Crime Rate in Mile End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mile End

The total recorded crimes in Mile End, Tower Hamlets, UK in May 2025 are around 241 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mile End crime rate of 0.90 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 Mile End, encompassing approximately 267,874 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (85) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (13.24% increase)
  • Drugs: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
Mile End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stainsby Road with total crimes: 9
  • Tony Cannell Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Mossford Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is Mile End?

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

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, Mile End reported a higher crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 1,738 crimes compared to 1,383. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Mile End witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

    • In 2023, Mile End had fewer crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 2,229 crimes compared to 2,243. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Mile End witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mile End Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mile End has recorded 241 crimes with crime rate of 0.90 ranking 6th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total Mile End crimes were 1,738. The crime rate of Mile End in 2024 was 6.49 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mile End were around 2,229 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.32 (year) or 0.69 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mile End)CrimesRank (Mile End)CrimesRank (Mile End)
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
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
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

Mile End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (77 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (70 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (55 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (69 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (80 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (84 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (129 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (57 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 753 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 75.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202585
April 202568
March 202570
February 202553
January 202569
December 202439
November 202480
October 202476
September 202484
August 2024129

A total of 553 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 55.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202577
April 202568
March 202555
February 202552
January 202547
December 202447
November 202443
October 202447
September 202460
August 202457

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202517
March 202518
February 20259
January 202512
December 202422
November 202414
October 202416
September 202413
August 20243

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 202516
February 20258
January 20256
December 202410
November 202411
October 202416
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 157 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202513
February 202517
January 202520
December 202425
November 202411
October 202419
September 202421
August 20247

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 202516
December 202414
November 202411
October 202411
September 202415
August 202410

A total of 145 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202520
March 202512
February 202516
January 202511
December 20249
November 202418
October 202418
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 145 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202522
March 202513
February 20256
January 202510
December 202416
November 202412
October 20247
September 202433
August 202417

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 202510
February 20252
January 20254
December 202410
November 202410
October 202417
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 123 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 202510
February 20259
January 202515
December 202419
November 202419
October 202416
September 202410
August 202411

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20258
January 20252
December 202412
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20248
October 202412
September 202412
August 20241

High Crime Locations Mile End in May 2025

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

1. Stainsby Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
2. Tony Cannell Mews (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Mossford Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pickard Gardens (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Thomas Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cotall Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Farrance Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Tivoli Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Portia Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. B140 (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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