Crime Rate in Whitechapel: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitechapel

The total recorded crimes in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, UK in March 2025 are around 305 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitechapel crime rate of 1.03 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 Whitechapel, encompassing approximately 295,224 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (99) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (-10.45% decrease)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
Whitechapel Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plumbers Row with total crimes: 22
  • Flank Street with total crimes: 21
  • Henriques Street with total crimes: 13

How safe is Whitechapel?

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

  • Relative to Tower Hamlets:

    • In 2024, Whitechapel reported a higher crime volume than the Tower Hamlets average, with 2,057 crimes compared to 1,383. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Whitechapel witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Whitechapel experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tower Hamlets average, with 3,199 crimes compared to 2,243. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Whitechapel witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitechapel Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Whitechapel has recorded 305 crimes with crime rate of 1.03 ranking 2th out of 19 in the Tower Hamlets, UK

In 2024, the total Whitechapel crimes were 2,057. The crime rate of Whitechapel in 2024 was 6.97 (year) or 0.58 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Tower Hamlets.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitechapel were around 3,199 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.84 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking 5 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
Canary Wharf265 52,137 33,670 3
St Peter's288 41,736 63,482 4
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

Whitechapel Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (99 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (60 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 67 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (68 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 60 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (93 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (63 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (108 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 506 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
February 202567
January 202545
December 202460
November 202454
October 202463
September 202468
August 202432
June 20246
April 202451

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202512
January 202510
December 202411
November 202414
October 202410
September 20249
August 20248
April 202413

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 202511
December 202410
November 202422
October 202426
September 202415
August 202411
June 20242
April 202415

A total of 130 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202513
January 202516
December 20248
November 202417
October 202411
September 202411
August 202416
June 20244
April 202417

A total of 211 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202520
January 202520
December 202420
November 202430
October 202434
September 202424
August 20245
April 202431

A total of 153 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202510
January 202514
December 202412
November 202429
October 202416
September 202415
August 202419
April 202417

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202514
January 202539
December 202426
November 202421
October 202415
September 202413
August 20241
April 202425

A total of 776 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 86.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202599
February 202572
January 202568
December 202486
November 202493
October 202493
September 202470
August 2024108
April 202487

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 202512
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 20247
August 20247
April 20241

A total of 161 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202513
January 202531
December 202425
November 202421
October 202425
September 202420
August 20246
April 202413

A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 202421
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20259
January 20259
December 202412
November 20246
October 202413
September 20249
August 20245
April 202413

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20244
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Whitechapel in March 2025

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

1. Plumbers Row (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting11
Drugs2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
2. Flank Street (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour6
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3
Other theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Henriques Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. White Church Lane (Map)
Total13
Drugs7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Gower'S Walk (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
6. Manningtree Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Cartwright Street (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Anthony Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Public order1
9. Plough Street (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Theft from the person1

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