Crime Rate in St Dunstan's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Dunstan's

The total recorded crimes in St Dunstan's, Tower Hamlets, UK in July 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Dunstan's crime rate of 1.08 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 St Dunstan's, encompassing approximately 138,805 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (4.88% increase)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
St Dunstan's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parnham Street with total crimes: 11
  • Ben Jonson Road with total crimes: 8
  • Assembly Passage with total crimes: 7

How safe is St Dunstan's?

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

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, St Dunstan's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 789 crimes compared to 1383.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Dunstan's recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

    • In 2023, St Dunstan's had fewer crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 1,269 crimes compared to 2,243. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Dunstan's recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Dunstan's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Dunstan's has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 1.08 ranking 17th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total St Dunstan's crimes were 789. The crime rate of St Dunstan's in 2024 was 5.68 (year) or 0.47 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Dunstan's were around 1,269 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.14 (year) or 0.76 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Dunstan's)CrimesRank (St Dunstan's)CrimesRank (St Dunstan's)
Bethnal Green403 12,650 14,443 1
Spitalfields & Banglatown320 62,414 23,795 2
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
Bromley South163 16746 17889 19
Poplar101 19533 191,018 18
Limehouse94 20450 20700 20

St Dunstan's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (41 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202539
May 202526
April 202529
March 202545
February 202524
January 202532
December 202441
November 202433
October 202434
September 202427
August 202426

A total of 95 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 202514
April 20257
March 20259
February 20258
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 334 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202541
May 202540
April 202527
March 202529
February 202522
January 202518
December 202413
November 202419
October 202418
September 202430
August 202434

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
August 202413

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
April 20255
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
November 20248
October 202410
September 202413
August 20248

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20258
April 202511
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 202412
November 20248
October 20248
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 202412
October 20247
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20248
October 202411
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations St Dunstan's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Dunstan's postcode area is presented below.

1. Parnham Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Ben Jonson Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Assembly Passage (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Master'S Street (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Candle Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Yorkshire Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Durham Row (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Eastfield Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Essian Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Pechora Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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