Crime in Mile End, Tower Hamlets: statistics, rates and trends
3,537 crimes were recorded in Mile End, Tower Hamlets in the 12 months to August 2026, 142.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Mile End, Tower Hamlets
- Questions about crime in Mile End, Tower Hamlets
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (877), anti-social behaviour (765) and shoplifting (353) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 512th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Mile End, Tower Hamlets | Tower Hamlets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,537 | 48,202 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.0 | 145.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 24,916 | 331,886 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mile End, Tower Hamlets peaked in the year to August 2021 (4,174 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (3,029). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,537 | 142.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,033 | 121.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,029 | 121.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,084 | 123.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,422 | 137.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,174 | 167.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,877 | 155.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,483 | 139.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,064 | 123.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 380 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Mile End, Tower Hamlets recorded notably more bicycle theft (4.2 times the national rate), theft from the person (4.1 times the national rate) and robbery (3.2 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (40% below) and other crime (28% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 63 to 353 and burglary rose from 137 to 186, while criminal damage and arson fell from 140 to 101.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 877 | 35.2 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 765 | 30.7 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 353 | 14.2 | 8.5 | +460% |
| Drugs | 229 | 9.2 | 3.3 | +17% |
| Other theft | 220 | 8.8 | 6.4 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 218 | 8.7 | 5.0 | +9% |
| Burglary | 186 | 7.5 | 3.6 | +36% |
| Theft from the person | 171 | 6.9 | 1.7 | 0% |
| Public order | 161 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Robbery | 108 | 4.3 | 1.4 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 101 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Bicycle theft | 86 | 3.5 | 0.8 | +30% |
| Other crime | 38 | 1.5 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Mile End, Tower Hamlets; the highest is Poplar, Tower Hamlets (169.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Bromley South (103.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mile End, Tower Hamlets |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's | 1,520 | 111.8 | -21% |
| Limehouse | 958 | 147.5 | +4% |
| Bromley South | 1,470 | 103.9 | -27% |
| Lansbury | 3,136 | 137.9 | -3% |
| Bromley North | 1,937 | 152.5 | +7% |
| Poplar | 1,182 | 169.1 | +19% |
| Stepney Green | 1,854 | 133.3 | -6% |
| Bow West | 1,938 | 135.5 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Mile End, Tower Hamlets over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Julia Scurr Street” (274).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Julia Scurr Street | 274 |
| On or near Supermarket | 251 |
| On or near Portia Way | 105 |
| On or near Mile End | 96 |
| On or near Farrance Street | 93 |
| On or near Thomas Road | 93 |
| On or near Pigott Street | 84 |
| On or near Stainsby Road | 81 |
| On or near Wilson'S Place | 81 |
| On or near Tony Cannell Mews | 79 |
Of the 2,772 crimes in Mile End, Tower Hamlets with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 765 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,306 | 47.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 588 | 21.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 370 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 222 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 104 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 89 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 18 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Mile End, Tower Hamlets has an estimated population of 24,916 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (66%, against 23%), more social housing (41%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (6.5%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mile End, Tower Hamlets average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Mile End, Tower Hamlets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 5.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 66.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 41.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Mile End, Tower Hamlets a safe place to live?
Mile End, Tower Hamlets recorded 142.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 512th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Mile End, Tower Hamlets?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 877 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (765).
Is crime in Mile End, Tower Hamlets going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mile End, Tower Hamlets was up 17% on the year before: 3,537 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,033 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mile End, Tower Hamlets?
About 24,916 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 4.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mile End, Tower Hamlets?
Mile End, Tower Hamlets 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.