Crime in Poplar, Tower Hamlets
Comprehensive safety analysis for Poplar, localized within Tower Hamlets.
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Aspen Way Map | Anti-social behaviour: 6Violence and sexual offences: 3Burglary: 2 | 15 |
| On or near Clove Crescent Map | Shoplifting: 5Robbery: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Ditchburn Street Map | Drugs: 4Robbery: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Harrow Lane Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Drugs: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Drugs: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Kemps Drive Map | Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Cottage Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Cotton Street Map | Burglary: 2Vehicle crime: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Poplar Map | Possession of weapons: 2Shoplifting: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Hale Street Map | Drugs: 1Robbery: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 3 |
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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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