Crime Rate in Spitalfields & Banglatown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Spitalfields & Banglatown

The total recorded crimes in Spitalfields & Banglatown, Tower Hamlets, UK in July 2025 are around 320 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Spitalfields & Banglatown crime rate of 2.41 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 Spitalfields & Banglatown, encompassing approximately 132,992 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (90) incidents (-25.62% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-37.84% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (-7.32% decrease)
Spitalfields & Banglatown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durward Street with total crimes: 16
  • Princelet Street with total crimes: 12
  • Bell Lane with total crimes: 12

How safe is Spitalfields & Banglatown?

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

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, Spitalfields & Banglatown reported a higher crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 2,414 crimes compared to 1,383. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Spitalfields & Banglatown witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

    • In 2023, Spitalfields & Banglatown experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 3,795 crimes compared to 2,243. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Spitalfields & Banglatown witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Spitalfields & Banglatown Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Spitalfields & Banglatown has recorded 320 crimes with crime rate of 2.41 ranking 6th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total Spitalfields & Banglatown crimes were 2,414. The crime rate of Spitalfields & Banglatown in 2024 was 18.15 (year) or 1.51 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in Spitalfields & Banglatown were around 3,795 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.54 (year) or 2.38 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Spitalfields & Banglatown)CrimesRank (Spitalfields & Banglatown)CrimesRank (Spitalfields & Banglatown)
Bethnal Green403 12,650 14,443 1
Mile End341 21,738 52,229 9
Canary Wharf335 42,137 33,670 3
Whitechapel340 32,057 43,199 5
St Peter's333 51,736 63,482 4
Shadwell301 71,478 82,719 6
Weavers212 121,616 72,308 7
Bow East272 91,456 102,277 8
Lansbury279 81,476 92,133 11
Bow West182 151,176 132,137 10
St Katharine's & Wapping271 101,207 121,785 14
Blackwall & Cubitt Town255 111,246 111,970 13
Stepney Green209 141,078 151,990 12
Bromley North211 131,088 141,550 15
Island Gardens120 18595 181,300 16
St Dunstan's150 17789 161,269 17
Bromley South163 16746 17889 19
Poplar101 19533 191,018 18
Limehouse94 20450 20700 20

Spitalfields & Banglatown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 90 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (121 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (96 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (87 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (57 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (114 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (145 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (77 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (105 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (83 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1079 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202590
June 2025121
May 202596
April 202570
March 202587
February 202552
January 202548
December 202468
November 2024114
October 2024145
September 2024105
August 202483

A total of 177 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202527
May 202510
April 202512
March 202518
February 20256
January 202510
December 202413
November 202415
October 202426
September 202417
August 202412

A total of 368 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202541
May 202540
April 202514
March 202524
February 202517
January 202533
December 202439
November 202443
October 202442
September 202427
August 202410

A total of 373 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202523
May 202531
April 202538
March 202532
February 202522
January 202524
December 202433
November 202448
October 202447
September 202429
August 202418

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 202412
November 20249
October 20248
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 314 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202529
May 202518
April 202525
March 202527
February 202527
January 202527
December 202428
November 202423
October 202433
September 202430
August 202424

A total of 111 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202514
May 20258
April 202512
March 202513
February 20256
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
October 202414
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 165 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 20254
April 202515
March 20255
February 202512
January 202516
December 202412
November 202423
October 202424
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 135 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 20258
May 20256
April 20258
March 202512
February 20257
January 20256
December 202416
November 202419
October 202417
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 680 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202574
May 202557
April 202546
March 202557
February 202568
January 202550
December 202456
November 202457
October 202477
September 202446
August 202446

A total of 191 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 202510
April 202522
March 202513
February 202514
January 202523
December 202413
November 202423
October 202421
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 146 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 20251
April 202516
March 20259
February 202511
January 202513
December 202414
November 202417
October 202422
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Spitalfields & Banglatown in July 2025

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

1. Durward Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting5
Other theft4
Theft from the person3
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Princelet Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Theft from the person3
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Bell Lane (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
4. Jerome Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour8
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Osborn Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
8. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total8
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Calvin Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hemming Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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