Crime in Mile End, Tower Hamlets: statistics, rates and trends
3,410 crimes were recorded in Mile End, Tower Hamlets in the 12 months to July 2026, 136.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Mile End, Tower Hamlets at a glance
- Crime trends in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
- Types of crime in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
- Mile End, Tower Hamlets compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
- Population and deprivation in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
- Questions about crime in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
- About this data
3,410 crimes were recorded in Mile End, Tower Hamlets in the 12 months to July 2026, 136.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 848 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mile End, Tower Hamlets has the 577th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mile End, Tower Hamlets | Tower Hamlets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,410 | 48,015 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.9 | 144.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 24,916 | 331,886 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mile End, Tower Hamlets was highest in the year to July 2021 (4,240 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (2,900). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 3,410 | 136.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,119 | 125.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,900 | 116.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,194 | 128.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,406 | 136.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,240 | 170.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,811 | 153.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,465 | 139.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,060 | 122.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 422 |
| June 2026 | 369 |
| May 2026 | 298 |
| April 2026 | 300 |
| March 2026 | 327 |
| February 2026 | 243 |
| January 2026 | 227 |
| December 2025 | 212 |
| November 2025 | 249 |
| October 2025 | 280 |
| September 2025 | 230 |
| August 2025 | 253 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mile End, Tower Hamlets 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, shoplifting, drugs.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+288%) and drugs (+26%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-18%) and criminal damage and arson (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 848 | 34.0 | 0.99 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 773 | 31.0 | 2.02 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 264 | 10.6 | 1.28 | +288% |
| Drugs | 239 | 9.6 | 2.93 | +26% |
| Vehicle crime | 223 | 9.0 | 1.82 | +10% |
| Other theft | 213 | 8.5 | 1.34 | +24% |
| Burglary | 176 | 7.1 | 2.00 | +26% |
| Theft from the person | 166 | 6.7 | 3.94 | -13% |
| Public order | 157 | 6.3 | 0.95 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 117 | 4.7 | 0.69 | -18% |
| Robbery | 102 | 4.1 | 3.03 | +9% |
| Bicycle theft | 76 | 3.1 | 3.71 | +9% |
| Other crime | 35 | 1.4 | 0.67 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 0.8 | 0.87 | +24% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mile End, Tower Hamlets recorded 848 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 24.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mile End, Tower Hamlets recorded 773 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 22.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mile End, Tower Hamlets recorded 264 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 288% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mile End, Tower Hamlets recorded 239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mile End, Tower Hamlets recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mile End, Tower Hamlets recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mile End, Tower Hamlets recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mile End, Tower Hamlets recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mile End, Tower Hamlets recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mile End, Tower Hamlets recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mile End, Tower Hamlets recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mile End, Tower Hamlets recorded 76 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 9% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mile End, Tower Hamlets recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mile End, Tower Hamlets recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mile End, Tower Hamlets, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mile End, Tower Hamlets.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mile End, Tower Hamlets |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's | 1,511 | 111.2 | -19% |
| Limehouse | 945 | 145.5 | +6% |
| Bromley South | 1,489 | 105.2 | -23% |
| Lansbury | 3,130 | 137.7 | +1% |
| Bromley North | 1,917 | 150.9 | +10% |
| Poplar | 1,187 | 169.9 | +24% |
| Stepney Green | 1,885 | 135.5 | -1% |
| Bow West | 1,902 | 133.0 | -3% |
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 Mile End, Tower Hamlets over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 242 |
| On or near Julia Scurr Street | 183 |
| On or near Portia Way | 98 |
| On or near Farrance Street | 95 |
| On or near Thomas Road | 91 |
| On or near Mile End | 90 |
| On or near Stainsby Road | 84 |
| On or near Wilson'S Place | 83 |
| On or near Tony Cannell Mews | 77 |
| On or near Cotall Street | 73 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mile End, Tower Hamlets 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,214 | 35.6% |
| Not recorded | 773 | 22.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 570 | 16.7% |
| Under investigation | 397 | 11.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 181 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 109 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 91 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 18 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Mile End, Tower Hamlets has an estimated population of 24,916. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mile End, Tower Hamlets sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mile End, Tower Hamlets |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 76.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.6% |
| Social rented homes | 41.2% |
| Private rented homes | 33.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.7% |
Is Mile End, Tower Hamlets a safe place to live?
Mile End, Tower Hamlets recorded 136.9 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 Mile End, Tower Hamlets?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 848 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (773).
Is crime in Mile End, Tower Hamlets going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mile End, Tower Hamlets was up 9% on the year before: 3,410 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,119 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mile End, Tower Hamlets?
Mile End, Tower Hamlets 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 Mile End, Tower Hamlets. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.