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 May 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Dunstan's crime rate of 0.85 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (48.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
St Dunstan's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Candle Street with total crimes: 8
  • Parnham Street with total crimes: 6
  • Pechora Way with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the St Dunstan's has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 0.85 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Dunstan's)CrimesRank (St Dunstan's)CrimesRank (St Dunstan's)
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
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
Bromley South100 18746 17889 19
Poplar88 19533 191,018 18
Limehouse65 20450 20700 20

St Dunstan's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202529
March 202545
February 202524
January 202532
December 202441
November 202433
October 202434
September 202427
August 202426
June 20244

A total of 250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations St Dunstan's in May 2025

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

1. Candle Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
2. Parnham Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Pechora Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Morecambe Close (Map)
Total6
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Yorkshire Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Beaumont Square (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Public order1
7. Trafalgar Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Halley Street (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Matlock Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. White Horse Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1

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