Crime in Lansbury: statistics, rates and trends
3,136 crimes were recorded in Lansbury in the 12 months to August 2026, 137.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (791), anti-social behaviour (609) and vehicle crime (334) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 560th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Lansbury | Tower Hamlets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,136 | 48,202 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.9 | 145.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 22,734 | 331,886 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Lansbury of any year here (3,136 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 42%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,136 | 137.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,688 | 118.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,544 | 111.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,302 | 101.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,500 | 110.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,011 | 132.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,968 | 130.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,506 | 110.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,213 | 97.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 269 |
| July 2026 | 303 |
| June 2026 | 250 |
| May 2026 | 292 |
| April 2026 | 289 |
| March 2026 | 237 |
| February 2026 | 238 |
| January 2026 | 264 |
| December 2025 | 247 |
| November 2025 | 232 |
| October 2025 | 262 |
| September 2025 | 253 |
Compared with England and Wales, Lansbury recorded notably more theft from the person (3.6 times the national rate), robbery (3.6 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (3.0 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (33% below) and public order (21% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 94 to 317 and bicycle theft rose from 21 to 36, while criminal damage and arson fell from 134 to 103.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 791 | 34.8 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 609 | 26.8 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 334 | 14.7 | 5.0 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 317 | 13.9 | 8.5 | +237% |
| Other theft | 205 | 9.0 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Burglary | 177 | 7.8 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Drugs | 138 | 6.1 | 3.3 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 137 | 6.0 | 1.7 | -1% |
| Public order | 120 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Robbery | 110 | 4.8 | 1.4 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other crime | 40 | 1.8 | 2.1 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 36 | 1.6 | 0.8 | +71% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lansbury; the highest is Canary Wharf (187.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Blackwall & Cubitt Town (97.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lansbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar | 1,182 | 169.1 | +23% |
| Bromley South | 1,470 | 103.9 | -25% |
| Mile End | 3,537 | 142.0 | +3% |
| Bromley North | 1,937 | 152.5 | +11% |
| Blackwall & Cubitt Town | 2,520 | 97.3 | -29% |
| Limehouse | 958 | 147.5 | +7% |
| Canary Wharf | 3,799 | 187.6 | +36% |
| St Dunstan's | 1,520 | 111.8 | -19% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Lansbury over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Leven Road” (193).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Leven Road | 193 |
| On or near Kerbey Street | 167 |
| On or near Parking Area | 148 |
| On or near Susannah Street | 120 |
| On or near Gillender Street | 81 |
| On or near East India Dock Road | 61 |
| On or near Tayburn Close | 61 |
| On or near Everest Place | 60 |
| On or near Canton Street | 56 |
| On or near Portree Street | 53 |
Of the 2,527 crimes in Lansbury with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 609 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,277 | 50.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 543 | 21.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 300 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 183 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 82 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 51 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 35 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 7 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Lansbury has an estimated population of 22,734 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (64%, against 23%), more social housing (45%, against 17%) and more students (14.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lansbury average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Lansbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 63.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 23.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 45.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Lansbury a safe place to live?
Lansbury recorded 137.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 560th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Lansbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 791 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (609).
Is crime in Lansbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lansbury was up 17% on the year before: 3,136 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,688 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lansbury?
About 22,734 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lansbury?
Lansbury 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.