Crime in Spitalfields & Banglatown: statistics, rates and trends
3,373 crimes were recorded in Spitalfields & Banglatown in the 12 months to August 2026, 247.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Spitalfields & Banglatown at a glance
- Crime trends in Spitalfields & Banglatown
- Types of crime in Spitalfields & Banglatown
- Spitalfields & Banglatown compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Spitalfields & Banglatown
- What happened after crimes were reported in Spitalfields & Banglatown
- Demographics of Spitalfields & Banglatown
- Questions about crime in Spitalfields & Banglatown
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (698), violence and sexual offences (639) and other theft (384) made up 51% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 124th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Spitalfields & Banglatown | Tower Hamlets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,373 | 48,202 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 247.5 | 145.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,630 | 331,886 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Spitalfields & Banglatown peaked in the year to August 2019 (4,432 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (3,312). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,373 | 247.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,958 | 290.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,886 | 285.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,312 | 243.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,343 | 245.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,544 | 260.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,692 | 270.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,432 | 325.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,831 | 281.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 283 |
| July 2026 | 292 |
| June 2026 | 310 |
| May 2026 | 281 |
| April 2026 | 277 |
| March 2026 | 259 |
| February 2026 | 247 |
| January 2026 | 233 |
| December 2025 | 279 |
| November 2025 | 290 |
| October 2025 | 313 |
| September 2025 | 309 |
Compared with England and Wales, Spitalfields & Banglatown recorded notably more theft from the person (14.8 times the national rate), bicycle theft (10.1 times the national rate) and other theft (4.4 times the national rate). On the year before, public order rose from 176 to 220, while criminal damage and arson fell from 169 to 88 and vehicle crime fell from 165 to 88.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 698 | 51.2 | 15.4 | -35% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 639 | 46.9 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Other theft | 384 | 28.2 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 345 | 25.3 | 8.5 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 340 | 24.9 | 1.7 | +11% |
| Public order | 220 | 16.1 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Burglary | 187 | 13.7 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Drugs | 153 | 11.2 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Bicycle theft | 114 | 8.4 | 0.8 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 88 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -48% |
| Vehicle crime | 88 | 6.5 | 5.0 | -47% |
| Robbery | 80 | 5.9 | 1.4 | -16% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Spitalfields & Banglatown has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Spitalfields & Banglatown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitechapel | 3,157 | 151.7 | -39% |
| Weavers | 2,618 | 183.5 | -26% |
| Bethnal Green West | 3,307 | 169.4 | -32% |
| Stepney Green | 1,854 | 133.3 | -46% |
| Shadwell | 1,917 | 129.3 | -48% |
| St Katharine's & Wapping | 1,743 | 147.5 | -40% |
| Bethnal Green East | 4,281 | 170.5 | -31% |
| St Dunstan's | 1,520 | 111.8 | -55% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Spitalfields & Banglatown over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (224).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 224 |
| On or near Durward Street | 177 |
| On or near Osborn Street | 160 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 140 |
| On or near Bell Lane | 108 |
| On or near Aldgate East | 102 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 102 |
| On or near Wheler Street | 75 |
| On or near Parking Area | 71 |
| On or near New Goulston Street | 70 |
Of the 2,675 crimes in Spitalfields & Banglatown with a recorded outcome, 55% 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 698 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,479 | 55.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 536 | 20.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 269 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 154 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 85 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 54 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 53 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 19 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Spitalfields & Banglatown has an estimated population of 13,630 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (74%, against 23%), more students (18.7%, against 7.9%) and more private renting (44%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Spitalfields & Banglatown average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Spitalfields & Banglatown | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 5.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 18.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 74.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 22.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 43.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 40.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Spitalfields & Banglatown a safe place to live?
Spitalfields & Banglatown recorded 247.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 124th 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 bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Spitalfields & Banglatown?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 698 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (639).
Is crime in Spitalfields & Banglatown going up or down?
Recorded crime in Spitalfields & Banglatown was down 15% on the year before: 3,373 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,958 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Spitalfields & Banglatown?
About 13,630 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Spitalfields & Banglatown?
Spitalfields & Banglatown 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.