Crime Rate in Spitalfields & Banglatown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Spitalfields & Banglatown

The total recorded crimes in Spitalfields & Banglatown, Tower Hamlets, UK in March 2025 are around 305 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Spitalfields & Banglatown crime rate of 2.29 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (87) incidents (67.31% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (-16.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (32) incidents (45.45% increase)
Spitalfields & Banglatown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fleur De Lis Street with total crimes: 17
  • Durward Street with total crimes: 13
  • Osborn Street with total crimes: 11

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Spitalfields & Banglatown has recorded 305 crimes with crime rate of 2.29 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)CrimesRank (Tower Hamlets)
Bethnal Green416 12,650 14,443 1
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
Limehouse68 20450 20700 20

Spitalfields & Banglatown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (6 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (58 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20256
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
October 202414
September 202411
August 20245
May 20241
April 202410

A total of 288 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202527
January 202527
December 202428
November 202423
October 202433
September 202430
August 202424
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 202458

A total of 764 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202587
February 202552
January 202548
December 202468
November 2024114
October 2024145
September 2024105
August 202483
April 202462

A total of 507 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202557
February 202568
January 202550
December 202456
November 202457
October 202477
September 202446
August 202446
July 20243
May 20242
April 202445

A total of 252 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202517
January 202533
December 202439
November 202443
October 202442
September 202427
August 202410
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20249

A total of 286 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202522
January 202524
December 202433
November 202448
October 202447
September 202429
August 202418
July 20241
May 20243
April 202429

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20256
January 202510
December 202413
November 202415
October 202426
September 202417
August 202412
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 143 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202514
January 202523
December 202413
November 202423
October 202421
September 202418
August 202412
April 20246

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 202513
December 202414
November 202417
October 202422
September 202411
August 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 101 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 20256
December 202416
November 202419
October 202417
September 20245
August 20248
May 20241
April 202410

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 202412
November 20249
October 20248
September 202410
August 202412
May 20241
April 202410

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202512
January 202516
December 202412
November 202423
October 202424
September 202416
August 202413
April 202410

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Spitalfields & Banglatown in March 2025

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

1. Fleur De Lis Street (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour16
Theft from the person1
2. Durward Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Osborn Street (Map)
Total11
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour10
5. Gunthorpe Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Drugs1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total10
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lolesworth Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
8. Princelet Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hanbury Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Greatorex Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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