WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

limehouse Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for limehouse, localized within tower hamlets.

Total Crimes

63
trending_down -13.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

112.05per 1k
trending_down -4.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

6,557

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour18
Violence & Sexual Offences14
Public Order7
Vehicle Crime6
Other Theft4
Drug Offences3
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Theft from Person2
Burglary2
Robbery1
Weapons Possession1
Bicycle Theft1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Three Colt Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 7Vehicle crime: 2Other theft: 1
10
On or near Beccles Street Map
Public order: 3Theft from the person: 2Drugs: 1
7
On or near Dundee Wharf Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3
6
On or near Horseferry Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near St Anne'S Row Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
4
On or near Milligan Street Map
Other crime: 1Vehicle crime: 1Possession of weapons: 1
3
On or near St Anne Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Burglary: 1
3
On or near Bate Street Map
Drugs: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near Birchfield Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Westferry Map
Other theft: 1Bicycle theft: 1
2

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Safety comparison within tower hamlets district.

Local Rank

#7safest in tower hamlets

National Safety

Top 13%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: 2 Feb 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: 2 Apr 2026

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

Issued: 2 Feb 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: 2 Apr 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: 2 Feb 2026

Status Update

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

Actioned: 2 Apr 2026

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