Crime Rate in Stepney Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stepney Green

The total recorded crimes in Stepney Green, Tower Hamlets, UK in May 2025 are around 186 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stepney Green crime rate of 1.01 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 Stepney Green, encompassing approximately 184,748 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (1.82% increase)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Stepney Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Mount Street with total crimes: 15
  • Clearbrook Way with total crimes: 13
  • Raven Row with total crimes: 8

How safe is Stepney Green?

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

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, Stepney Green demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 1078 crimes compared to 1383.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stepney Green recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

    • In 2023, Stepney Green had fewer crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 1,990 crimes compared to 2,243. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stepney Green recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tower Hamlets, Stepney Green has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Stepney Green Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stepney Green has recorded 186 crimes with crime rate of 1.01 ranking 12th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total Stepney Green crimes were 1,078. The crime rate of Stepney Green in 2024 was 5.83 (year) or 0.49 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stepney Green were around 1,990 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.77 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stepney Green)CrimesRank (Stepney Green)CrimesRank (Stepney Green)
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
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

Stepney Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (56 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 374 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202545
March 202538
February 202519
January 202531
December 202430
November 202427
October 202443
September 202435
August 202446

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202518
March 202519
February 202521
January 202513
December 202416
November 202412
October 202412
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20251
February 20259
January 20251
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 111 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202515
February 20259
January 20258
December 202416
November 20248
October 202415
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 202415
November 20245
October 20248
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 435 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202555
March 202550
February 202530
January 202549
December 202426
November 202448
October 202437
September 202438
August 202446

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20257
January 202510
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 202512
February 202511
January 20258
December 202423
November 202419
October 202419
September 202421
August 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 202510
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 20243
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Stepney Green in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Stepney Green postcode area is presented below.

1. East Mount Street (Map)
Total15
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Clearbrook Way (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Raven Row (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Drugs1
4. Stepney Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Raven Row (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
6. Smithy Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Belgrave Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Adelina Grove (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
10. East Arbour Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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