Crime in Island Gardens: statistics, rates and trends
1,179 crimes were recorded in Island Gardens in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Island Gardens
- Questions about crime in Island Gardens
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (385), violence and sexual offences (376) and public order (77) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,918th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Island Gardens | Tower Hamlets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,179 | 48,202 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.8 | 145.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,146 | 331,886 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Island Gardens peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,614 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,047). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,179 | 77.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,188 | 78.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,230 | 81.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,219 | 80.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,233 | 81.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,614 | 106.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,572 | 103.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,102 | 72.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,047 | 69.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 89 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Island Gardens recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (65% above the national rate) and drugs (49% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (59% below) and other theft (38% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 21 to 30 and public order rose from 58 to 77, while drugs fell from 140 to 74 and vehicle crime fell from 60 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 385 | 25.4 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 376 | 24.8 | 34.2 | +24% |
| Public order | 77 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Drugs | 74 | 4.9 | 3.3 | -47% |
| Other theft | 61 | 4.0 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Burglary | 39 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 2.0 | 1.7 | +43% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Island Gardens.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Island Gardens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Wharf | 3,799 | 187.6 | +141% |
| Blackwall & Cubitt Town | 2,520 | 97.3 | +25% |
| Poplar | 1,182 | 169.1 | +117% |
| Limehouse | 958 | 147.5 | +89% |
| Lansbury | 3,136 | 137.9 | +77% |
| Mile End | 3,537 | 142.0 | +82% |
| Shadwell | 1,917 | 129.3 | +66% |
| Bromley South | 1,470 | 103.9 | +33% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Island Gardens over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Island Gardens Dlr” (60).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Island Gardens Dlr | 60 |
| On or near Glengarnock Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Epping Close | 48 |
| On or near Undine Road | 47 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 46 |
| On or near Glenaffric Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Manchester Grove | 37 |
| On or near Horseshoe Close | 35 |
| On or near Lockesfield Place | 35 |
| On or near Ferry Street | 30 |
Of the 794 crimes in Island Gardens with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 385 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 298 | 37.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 236 | 29.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Island Gardens has an estimated population of 15,146 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (55%, against 23%), more private renting (44%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (6.0%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Island Gardens average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Island Gardens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 57.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 55.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 32.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 44.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Island Gardens a safe place to live?
Island Gardens recorded 77.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,918th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Island Gardens?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 385 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (376).
Is crime in Island Gardens going up or down?
Recorded crime in Island Gardens was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,179 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,188 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Island Gardens?
About 15,146 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Island Gardens?
Island Gardens is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.