WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Limehouse, Tower Hamlets

Comprehensive safety analysis for Limehouse, localized within Tower Hamlets.

Total Crimes

77
trending_up +22.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

113.66per 1k
trending_up +1.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

6,557

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour32
Violence & Sexual Offences14
Burglary6
Bicycle Theft5
Vehicle Crime4
Public Order4
Theft from Person3
Drug Offences2
Other Theft2
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Robbery2
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near St Anne'S Row Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1
9
On or near Beccles Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Robbery: 1Burglary: 1
7
On or near Birchfield Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Drugs: 1
6
On or near Barleycorn Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Public order: 2
5
On or near Dundee Wharf Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near St Anne'S Passage Map
Vehicle crime: 2Robbery: 1
3
On or near Stocks Place Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Three Colt Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Mill Place Map
Other theft: 1Theft from the person: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Northey Street Map
Burglary: 2
2

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Safety comparison within Tower Hamlets district.

Local Rank

#8safest in Tower Hamlets

National Safety

Top 12%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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