Crime in Limehouse: statistics, rates and trends
958 crimes were recorded in Limehouse in the 12 months to August 2026, 147.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Limehouse at a glance
- Crime trends in Limehouse
- Types of crime in Limehouse
- Limehouse compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Limehouse
- What happened after crimes were reported in Limehouse
- Demographics of Limehouse
- Questions about crime in Limehouse
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (345), violence and sexual offences (205) and burglary (76) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 455th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Limehouse | Tower Hamlets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 958 | 48,202 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 147.5 | 145.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,496 | 331,886 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Limehouse of any year here (958 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 73%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 958 | 147.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 854 | 131.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 863 | 132.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 569 | 87.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 514 | 79.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 624 | 96.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 835 | 128.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 547 | 84.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 555 | 85.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 104 |
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 110 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 96 |
Compared with England and Wales, Limehouse recorded notably more bicycle theft (4.3 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (3.5 times the national rate) and burglary (3.3 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (34% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 39 to 71 and burglary rose from 53 to 76, while theft from the person fell from 36 to 24 and drugs fell from 61 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 345 | 53.1 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 205 | 31.6 | 34.2 | +33% |
| Burglary | 76 | 11.7 | 3.6 | +43% |
| Other theft | 71 | 10.9 | 6.4 | +82% |
| Drugs | 50 | 7.7 | 3.3 | -18% |
| Public order | 50 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 6.6 | 5.0 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 3.7 | 1.7 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 3.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 22 | 3.4 | 1.4 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Limehouse; the highest is Canary Wharf (187.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bromley South (103.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Limehouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile End | 3,537 | 142.0 | -4% |
| St Dunstan's | 1,520 | 111.8 | -24% |
| Poplar | 1,182 | 169.1 | +15% |
| Shadwell | 1,917 | 129.3 | -12% |
| Canary Wharf | 3,799 | 187.6 | +27% |
| Stepney Green | 1,854 | 133.3 | -10% |
| Lansbury | 3,136 | 137.9 | -6% |
| Bromley South | 1,470 | 103.9 | -30% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Limehouse over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “St Anne'S Row” (141).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Anne'S Row | 141 |
| On or near St Anne Street | 73 |
| On or near Dundee Wharf | 65 |
| On or near Beccles Street | 63 |
| On or near Horseferry Road | 56 |
| On or near Three Colt Street | 47 |
| On or near Birchfield Street | 46 |
| On or near Barleycorn Way | 44 |
| On or near Northey Street | 42 |
| On or near Mill Place | 38 |
Of the 613 crimes in Limehouse with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 345 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 296 | 48.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 136 | 22.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Limehouse has an estimated population of 6,496 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (62%, against 23%), more private renting (43%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (61%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Limehouse average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Limehouse | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 71.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 5.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 61.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 61.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 32.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 43.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Limehouse a safe place to live?
Limehouse recorded 147.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 455th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Limehouse?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 345 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (205).
Is crime in Limehouse going up or down?
Recorded crime in Limehouse was up 12% on the year before: 958 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 854 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Limehouse?
About 6,496 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Limehouse?
Limehouse 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.