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 July 2025 are around 333 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peter'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 Peter's, encompassing approximately 393,143 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (26.39% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (84) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (18.75% increase)
St Peter's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rushmead with total crimes: 23
  • Ellsworth Street with total crimes: 18
  • Mare Street with total crimes: 16

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 areas in the Tower Hamlets.

    • 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 areas in the Tower Hamlets.

  • 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 July 2025 the St Peter's has recorded 333 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Peter's)CrimesRank (St Peter's)CrimesRank (St Peter'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
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
St Dunstan's150 17789 161,269 17
Bromley South163 16746 17889 19
Poplar101 19533 191,018 18
Limehouse94 20450 20700 20

St Peter'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 91 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 84 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (72 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (72 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (55 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 772 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202584
June 202572
May 202554
April 202555
March 202565
February 202539
January 202549
December 202457
November 202463
October 202463
September 202476
August 202495

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
April 202515
March 202519
February 202513
January 20259
December 202412
November 202410
October 20245
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 230 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202517
May 202529
April 202526
March 202527
February 202522
January 202520
December 202415
November 202414
October 202416
September 202418
August 20247

A total of 772 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202591
June 202572
May 202583
April 202564
March 202561
February 202556
January 202565
December 202463
November 202452
October 202456
September 202460
August 202449

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 202514
April 202510
March 202511
February 202511
January 20255
December 202413
November 202416
October 202414
September 202417
August 20246

A total of 168 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20256
April 202519
March 202514
February 20254
January 202524
December 202415
November 202420
October 202414
September 202422
August 202412

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 185 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202517
May 202520
April 202514
March 20259
February 202510
January 202514
December 202414
November 202413
October 202420
September 202414
August 202419

A total of 184 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 202515
April 202513
March 202524
February 202529
January 202512
December 202414
November 202410
October 202426
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 116 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20258
April 202516
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 20247
November 202414
October 202410
September 202416
August 20248

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202532
May 202516
April 202523
March 202523
February 20258
January 202512
December 20247
November 20249
October 202412
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 104 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
May 20254
April 202511
March 202510
February 20258
January 202510
December 20241
November 20244
October 202416
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 117 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202517
May 202516
April 20259
March 202511
February 202511
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20248
August 202410

High Crime Locations St Peter's in July 2025

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

1. Rushmead (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Ellsworth Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Mare Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cambridge Heath Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Lark Row (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
6. Ainsley Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Kelsey Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Seabright Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Bicycle theft2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Oval (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Ada Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1

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