Crime Rate in St Katharine's & Wapping: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Katharine's & Wapping

The total recorded crimes in St Katharine's & Wapping, Tower Hamlets, UK in May 2025 are around 222 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Katharine's & Wapping crime rate of 2.66 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 Katharine's & Wapping, encompassing approximately 83,327 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (41.03% increase)
  • Other theft: (37) incidents (-7.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-32.61% decrease)
St Katharine's & Wapping Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 42
  • Betts Street with total crimes: 21
  • Tower Bridge Approach with total crimes: 15

How safe is St Katharine's & Wapping?

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

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, St Katharine's & Wapping demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 1207 crimes compared to 1383.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Katharine's & Wapping recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

    • In 2023, St Katharine's & Wapping had fewer crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 1,785 crimes compared to 2,243. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Katharine's & Wapping recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Katharine's & Wapping Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Katharine's & Wapping has recorded 222 crimes with crime rate of 2.66 ranking 7th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total St Katharine's & Wapping crimes were 1,207. The crime rate of St Katharine's & Wapping in 2024 was 14.49 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Katharine's & Wapping were around 1,785 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.42 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Katharine's & Wapping)CrimesRank (St Katharine's & Wapping)CrimesRank (St Katharine's & Wapping)
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
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

St Katharine's & Wapping Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (40 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (54 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Drugs dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 316 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202539
March 202536
February 202529
January 202513
December 202423
November 202416
October 202423
September 202428
August 202454

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202512
February 202516
January 202514
December 20249
November 20247
October 202414
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202546
March 202531
February 202524
January 202527
December 202437
November 202459
October 202446
September 202419
August 202414
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 295 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202540
March 202541
February 202531
January 202531
December 202424
November 202425
October 202435
September 202424
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 20259
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20246
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20258
March 20255
February 20258
January 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 202415
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20255
February 202511
January 20252
December 20249
November 202411
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20259
March 202510
February 20259
January 202522
December 20244
November 20246
October 202412
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 237 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202527
March 202512
February 202536
January 202522
December 202424
November 202431
October 202426
September 202423
August 202412
May 20242

A total of 91 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 202523
February 202513
January 20258
December 20244
November 20246
October 202418
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 20259
February 202510
January 20251
December 20243
November 202411
October 20247
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 202510
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations St Katharine's & Wapping in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total42
Other theft15
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
2. Betts Street (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour15
Drugs3
Public order3
3. Tower Bridge Approach (Map)
Total15
Theft from the person6
Other theft4
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brewhouse Lane (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting10
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. A3211 (Map)
Total14
Theft from the person8
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Virginia Street (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. St Katharine'S Way (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Drugs2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Orton Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
9. Vinegar Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Robbery1

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