Crime Rate in Shadwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shadwell

The total recorded crimes in Shadwell, Tower Hamlets, UK in May 2025 are around 191 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shadwell crime rate of 1.24 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 Shadwell, encompassing approximately 153,945 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (51.28% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (3.92% increase)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
Shadwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limehouse with total crimes: 30
  • Boulcott Street with total crimes: 21
  • Ratcliffe Cross Street with total crimes: 15

How safe is Shadwell?

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

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, Shadwell reported a higher crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 1,478 crimes compared to 1,383. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shadwell witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

    • In 2023, Shadwell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 2,719 crimes compared to 2,243. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Shadwell witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shadwell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Shadwell has recorded 191 crimes with crime rate of 1.24 ranking 11th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total Shadwell crimes were 1,478. The crime rate of Shadwell in 2024 was 9.60 (year) or 0.80 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shadwell were around 2,719 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.66 (year) or 1.47 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shadwell)CrimesRank (Shadwell)CrimesRank (Shadwell)
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
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

Shadwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (59 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (54 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (68 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (52 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 202517
February 202513
January 202511
December 202422
November 202410
October 202414
September 202411
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246
October 202410
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 534 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202551
March 202554
February 202548
January 202542
December 202449
November 202450
October 202462
September 202461
August 202452
July 20246
May 20246

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20255
March 202513
February 20252
January 202510
December 20244
November 20246
October 202412
September 20243
August 202417
May 20244

A total of 110 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202518
March 20258
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 202414
October 202412
September 202410
August 202415
July 20243
May 20246

A total of 448 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202539
March 202559
February 202528
January 202527
December 202451
November 202442
October 202438
September 202437
August 202468

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202512
March 202513
February 20257
January 202510
December 202420
November 202410
October 20248
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 202513
February 202517
January 20258
December 202411
November 202416
October 202412
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202523
February 202523
January 202511
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 202416
May 20241

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 202417
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202511
March 202513
February 20258
January 20259
December 202412
November 20246
October 202413
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20255
November 20247
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Shadwell in May 2025

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

1. Limehouse (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order6
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Boulcott Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Theft from the person6
Drugs3
Shoplifting3
3. Ratcliffe Cross Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Jardine Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
5. Spert Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs3
6. Jubilee Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
7. Hainton Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Branch Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
9. The Highway (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hungerford Street (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Other theft1

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