Crime in Island Gardens: statistics, rates and trends
1,200 crimes were recorded in Island Gardens in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Island Gardens at a glance
- Crime trends in Island Gardens
- Types of crime in Island Gardens
- Island Gardens compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Island Gardens
- What happened after crimes were reported in Island Gardens
- Population and deprivation in Island Gardens
- Questions about crime in Island Gardens
- About this data
1,200 crimes were recorded in Island Gardens in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 395 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Island Gardens has the 1,873rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Island Gardens | Tower Hamlets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,200 | 48,015 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.2 | 144.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,146 | 331,886 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Island Gardens was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,672 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,062). Over the whole period it rose 13%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,200 | 79.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,175 | 77.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,243 | 82.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,235 | 81.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,231 | 81.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,672 | 110.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,490 | 98.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,096 | 72.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,062 | 70.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 119 |
| May 2026 | 122 |
| April 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| December 2025 | 87 |
| November 2025 | 110 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 103 |
| August 2025 | 110 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Island Gardens over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, drugs.
The largest increases were in public order (+40%) and theft from the person (+35%). The largest falls were in other crime (-54%) and robbery (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 395 | 26.1 | 1.70 | +8% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 372 | 24.6 | 0.72 | +20% |
| Drugs | 88 | 5.8 | 1.78 | -30% |
| Public order | 80 | 5.3 | 0.79 | +40% |
| Other theft | 61 | 4.0 | 0.63 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 3.1 | 0.63 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 3.0 | 0.44 | -8% |
| Burglary | 40 | 2.6 | 0.75 | -18% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 1.8 | 1.06 | +35% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.2 | 0.88 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.7 | 0.88 | -21% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.7 | 0.34 | -54% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.1 | 0.02 | -33% |
Anti-social behaviour in Island Gardens
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Island Gardens recorded 395 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 32.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Island Gardens
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Island Gardens recorded 372 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 31.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Island Gardens
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Island Gardens recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Island Gardens
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Island Gardens recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Island Gardens
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Island Gardens recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Island Gardens
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Island Gardens recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Island Gardens
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Island Gardens recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Island Gardens
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Island Gardens recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Island Gardens
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Island Gardens recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Island Gardens
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Island Gardens recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Island Gardens
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Island Gardens recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Island Gardens
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Island Gardens recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Island Gardens
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Island Gardens recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Island Gardens
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Island Gardens recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Island Gardens, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Island Gardens.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Island Gardens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Wharf | 3,774 | 186.4 | +135% |
| Blackwall & Cubitt Town | 2,526 | 97.5 | +23% |
| Poplar | 1,187 | 169.9 | +114% |
| Limehouse | 945 | 145.5 | +84% |
| Lansbury | 3,130 | 137.7 | +74% |
| Mile End | 3,410 | 136.9 | +73% |
| Shadwell | 1,918 | 129.3 | +63% |
| Bromley South | 1,489 | 105.2 | +33% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Island Gardens over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Island Gardens Dlr | 65 |
| On or near Glengarnock Avenue | 57 |
| On or near Epping Close | 56 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 47 |
| On or near Glenaffric Avenue | 45 |
| On or near Lockesfield Place | 37 |
| On or near Undine Road | 37 |
| On or near Manchester Grove | 34 |
| On or near Horseshoe Close | 31 |
| On or near Torres Square | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Island Gardens over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 395 | 32.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 301 | 25.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 244 | 20.3% |
| Under investigation | 121 | 10.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Island Gardens has an estimated population of 15,146. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Island Gardens sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Island Gardens |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 75.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 32.1% |
| Social rented homes | 23.2% |
| Private rented homes | 44.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is Island Gardens a safe place to live?
Island Gardens recorded 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Island Gardens?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 395 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (372).
Is crime in Island Gardens going up or down?
Recorded crime in Island Gardens was up 2% on the year before: 1,200 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,175 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Island Gardens?
Island Gardens is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Island Gardens. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.