WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Lansbury, Tower Hamlets

Comprehensive safety analysis for Lansbury, localized within Tower Hamlets.

Total Crimes

289
trending_up +21.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

129.18per 1k
trending_up +2.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

21,699

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences72
Anti-social Behaviour57
Drug Offences26
Shoplifting25
Vehicle Crime24
Criminal Damage & Arson16
Theft from Person15
Public Order15
Other Theft11
Burglary10
Robbery7
Other Crime5
Bicycle Theft4
Weapons Possession2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Kerbey Street Map
Shoplifting: 11Public order: 2Bicycle theft: 1
14
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Shoplifting: 4Robbery: 2
11
On or near Leven Road Map
Shoplifting: 7Robbery: 1
8
On or near Follett Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Vehicle crime: 2Burglary: 1
8
On or near Gillender Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Burglary: 1Other theft: 1
7
On or near Everest Place Map
Burglary: 2Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2
6
On or near East India Dock Road Map
Other crime: 2Vehicle crime: 2Robbery: 1
6
On or near Susannah Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Shoplifting: 1
6
On or near Grundy Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6
6
On or near Rifle Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Tower Hamlets district.

Local Rank

#13safest in Tower Hamlets

National Safety

Top 7%Riskiest

City Average

119.25per 1k

Local Policing

Poplar

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Local Priorities

Drugs Related Priority
Residents have reported that drugs are being dealt from a vehicle around Poplar High Street, the Will Crooks Estate and Shirbutt Street. This is causing upset because lots of residents see it and the drugs are being consumed in Poplar Recreation Ground, where children are playing.

Issued: 20 May 2026

Status Update

Poplar SNT will patrol the area regularly, using our stop and search powers and gathering intelligence on vehicles suspected to be involved.

Actioned: 19 Aug 2026

Violence Related Priority
residents have stated robberies on East India Dock road to be a priority for SNT

Issued: 20 May 2026

Status Update

PSCO and PC's to regularly patrol the area and submit intelligence reports.
PCSO's to provide residents with crime prevention advice

Actioned: 19 Aug 2026

Vehicle Related ASB
There are a number of people driving dangerously down Poplar High Street JW Cotton Street. This includes racing and anti-social behaviour; residents feel it is only a matter of time before there is a serious incident on the high street.

Issued: 20 May 2026

Status Update

Poplar SNT will use road traffic powers to stop and seize cars where appropriate.
Speed gun Op to be implemented

Actioned: 19 Aug 2026

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