Crime Rate in St Peter's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Peter's

The total recorded crimes in St Peter's, Tower Hamlets, UK in March 2025 are around 288 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peter's crime rate of 0.73 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 Peter's, encompassing approximately 393,143 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (8.93% increase)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
St Peter's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Seabright Street with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Ainsley Street with total crimes: 10

How safe is St Peter's?

To understand the safety of St Peter's, we need to analyze St Peter'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 Peter's reported a higher crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 1,736 crimes compared to 1,383. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Peter's witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, St Peter's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 3,482 crimes compared to 2,243. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Peter's witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tower Hamlets, St Peter's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St Peter's Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St Peter's has recorded 288 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 ranking 4th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total St Peter's crimes were 1,736. The crime rate of St Peter's in 2024 was 9.77 (year) or 0.81 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Peter's were around 3,482 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.22 (year) or 0.77 (month) ranking 4 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
Spitalfields & Banglatown305 32,414 23,795 2
Whitechapel305 22,057 43,199 5
Canary Wharf265 52,137 33,670 3
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

St Peter's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (65 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (61 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (63 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (56 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (76 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (95 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 519 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
February 202556
January 202565
December 202463
November 202452
October 202456
September 202460
August 202449
April 202457

A total of 565 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202565
February 202539
January 202549
December 202457
November 202463
October 202463
September 202476
August 202495
April 202458

A total of 147 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202529
January 202512
December 202414
November 202410
October 202426
September 202410
August 202410
May 20241
April 202411

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202513
January 20259
December 202412
November 202410
October 20245
September 202411
August 20246
April 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 138 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20254
January 202524
December 202415
November 202420
October 202414
September 202422
August 202412
April 202413

A total of 161 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202522
January 202520
December 202415
November 202414
October 202416
September 202418
August 20247
May 20241
April 202421

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 202514
December 202414
November 202413
October 202420
September 202414
August 202419
April 202410

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 20258
January 202512
December 20247
November 20249
October 202412
September 202413
August 20246
April 20248

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20248
August 202410
July 20241
April 20246

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 202510
December 20241
November 20244
October 202416
September 20249
August 20249
April 20245

A total of 88 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 20247
November 202414
October 202410
September 202416
August 20248
April 202411

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 20255
December 202413
November 202416
October 202414
September 202417
August 20246
April 202411

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations St Peter's in March 2025

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

1. Seabright Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ainsley Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
4. Key Close (Map)
Total10
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Cambridge Heath Road (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
6. Corbridge Crescent (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ellsworth Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
8. Jersey Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
10. Mare Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1

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