Crime Rate in Weavers: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weavers

The total recorded crimes in Weavers, Tower Hamlets, UK in May 2025 are around 200 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weavers crime rate of 1.27 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 Weavers, encompassing approximately 157,594 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-5.13% decrease)
  • Drugs: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
Weavers Crime Hotspots

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

  • Satchwell Road with total crimes: 13
  • Turin Street with total crimes: 11
  • Gascoigne Place with total crimes: 8

How safe is Weavers?

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

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, Weavers reported a higher crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 1,616 crimes compared to 1,383. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Weavers witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

    • In 2023, Weavers experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 2,308 crimes compared to 2,243. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Weavers witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Tower Hamlets.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Weavers Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Weavers has recorded 200 crimes with crime rate of 1.27 ranking 10th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total Weavers crimes were 1,616. The crime rate of Weavers in 2024 was 10.25 (year) or 0.85 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weavers were around 2,308 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.65 (year) or 1.22 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weavers)CrimesRank (Weavers)CrimesRank (Weavers)
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
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
St Dunstan's118 16789 161,269 17
Bromley South100 18746 17889 19
Poplar88 19533 191,018 18
Limehouse65 20450 20700 20

Weavers Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (86 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (62 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (74 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (77 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202539
March 202542
February 202526
January 202526
December 202433
November 202447
October 202442
September 202449
August 202430
May 20241

A total of 179 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202523
March 202514
February 202516
January 202515
December 202423
November 202419
October 202421
September 202418
August 202410
May 20242

A total of 225 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202521
March 202532
February 202516
January 20255
December 202418
November 202439
October 202453
September 202425
August 20248
May 20241

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20258
February 202511
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 202414
September 202413
August 20247

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 202412
October 202416
September 202415
August 20244

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 202414
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 672 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 67.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202580
March 202586
February 202548
January 202562
December 202453
November 202474
October 202461
September 202463
August 202477

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 202510
February 20259
January 20256
December 202410
November 202415
October 202411
September 202421
August 20245

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20241
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 106 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202514
March 20258
February 20256
January 20259
December 202412
November 20246
October 20249
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 202520
December 202418
November 202420
October 202411
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202516
March 202518
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 202410
October 20248
September 202418
August 20248

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Weavers in May 2025

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

1. Satchwell Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour11
Drugs2
2. Turin Street (Map)
Total11
Other crime4
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Gascoigne Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hackney Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
5. Chance Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Cygnet Street (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Granby Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
8. Grimsby Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Robbery1
9. Chambord Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Drugs1
10. Code Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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