Crime in Limehouse: statistics, rates and trends
945 crimes were recorded in Limehouse in the 12 months to July 2026, 145.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Limehouse
- Questions about crime in Limehouse
- About this data
945 crimes were recorded in Limehouse in the 12 months to July 2026, 145.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 353 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Limehouse has the 475th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Limehouse | Tower Hamlets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 945 | 48,015 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 145.5 | 144.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,496 | 331,886 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Limehouse was highest in the year to July 2026 (945 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (513). Over the whole period it rose 69%, 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 | 945 | 145.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 849 | 130.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 835 | 128.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 550 | 84.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 513 | 79.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 657 | 101.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 818 | 125.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 540 | 83.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 559 | 86.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 91 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Limehouse 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, burglary, other theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+84%) and burglary (+65%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-48%) and robbery (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 353 | 54.3 | 3.54 | +11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 190 | 29.2 | 0.85 | +23% |
| Burglary | 79 | 12.2 | 3.44 | +65% |
| Other theft | 68 | 10.5 | 1.64 | +84% |
| Drugs | 48 | 7.4 | 2.26 | -20% |
| Public order | 45 | 6.9 | 1.04 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 6.6 | 1.34 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.5 | 0.66 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 3.7 | 2.19 | -48% |
| Robbery | 21 | 3.2 | 2.39 | -28% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 3.1 | 3.74 | +18% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.5 | 0.73 | +233% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.5 | 1.59 | +233% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.8 | 0.09 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Limehouse
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Limehouse recorded 353 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 37.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Limehouse
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Limehouse recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Limehouse
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Limehouse recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Limehouse
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Limehouse recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Limehouse
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Limehouse recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Limehouse
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Limehouse recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Limehouse
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Limehouse recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Limehouse
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Limehouse recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Limehouse
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Limehouse recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Limehouse
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Limehouse recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Limehouse
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Limehouse recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Limehouse
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Limehouse recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Limehouse
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Limehouse recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Limehouse
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Limehouse recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Limehouse, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Limehouse.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Limehouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile End | 3,410 | 136.9 | -6% |
| St Dunstan's | 1,511 | 111.2 | -24% |
| Poplar | 1,187 | 169.9 | +17% |
| Shadwell | 1,918 | 129.3 | -11% |
| Canary Wharf | 3,774 | 186.4 | +28% |
| Stepney Green | 1,885 | 135.5 | -7% |
| Lansbury | 3,130 | 137.7 | -5% |
| Bromley South | 1,489 | 105.2 | -28% |
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 Limehouse over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Anne'S Row | 139 |
| On or near Dundee Wharf | 64 |
| On or near St Anne Street | 62 |
| On or near Beccles Street | 60 |
| On or near Horseferry Road | 58 |
| On or near Barleycorn Way | 52 |
| On or near Three Colt Street | 51 |
| On or near Birchfield Street | 48 |
| On or near Northey Street | 45 |
| On or near Mill Place | 38 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Limehouse 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 | 353 | 37.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 292 | 30.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 128 | 13.5% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 6.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 5.8% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Limehouse has an estimated population of 6,496. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Limehouse sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Limehouse |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 81.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 32.8% |
| Social rented homes | 23.5% |
| Private rented homes | 43.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
Is Limehouse a safe place to live?
Limehouse recorded 145.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Limehouse?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 353 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (190).
Is crime in Limehouse going up or down?
Recorded crime in Limehouse was up 11% on the year before: 945 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 849 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Limehouse?
Limehouse 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 Limehouse. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.