Crime in St Katharine's & Wapping: statistics, rates and trends
1,759 crimes were recorded in St Katharine's & Wapping in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Katharine's & Wapping at a glance
- Crime trends in St Katharine's & Wapping
- Types of crime in St Katharine's & Wapping
- St Katharine's & Wapping compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Katharine's & Wapping
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Katharine's & Wapping
- Population and deprivation in St Katharine's & Wapping
- Questions about crime in St Katharine's & Wapping
- About this data
1,759 crimes were recorded in St Katharine's & Wapping in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 332 reports (19% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Katharine's & Wapping has the 436th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Katharine's & Wapping | Tower Hamlets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,759 | 48,015 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 148.9 | 144.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,817 | 331,886 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Katharine's & Wapping was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,795 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,204). Over the whole period it rose 27%, 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 | 1,759 | 148.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,724 | 145.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,553 | 131.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,204 | 101.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,550 | 131.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,583 | 134.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,771 | 149.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,795 | 151.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,388 | 117.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 162 |
| June 2026 | 118 |
| May 2026 | 147 |
| April 2026 | 128 |
| March 2026 | 95 |
| February 2026 | 107 |
| January 2026 | 154 |
| December 2025 | 190 |
| November 2025 | 167 |
| October 2025 | 151 |
| September 2025 | 156 |
| August 2025 | 184 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Katharine's & Wapping 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, other theft, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+83%) and drugs (+28%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-35%) and theft from the person (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 332 | 28.1 | 1.83 | -17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 295 | 25.0 | 0.73 | +8% |
| Other theft | 261 | 22.1 | 3.45 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 205 | 17.3 | 2.09 | +83% |
| Theft from the person | 148 | 12.5 | 7.41 | -18% |
| Burglary | 139 | 11.8 | 3.33 | +14% |
| Public order | 72 | 6.1 | 0.92 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 5.9 | 1.20 | -9% |
| Drugs | 69 | 5.8 | 1.79 | +28% |
| Bicycle theft | 59 | 5.0 | 6.07 | -35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 4.2 | 0.62 | -9% |
| Robbery | 48 | 4.1 | 3.01 | +17% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.5 | 0.24 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +150% |
Anti-social behaviour in St Katharine's & Wapping
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Katharine's & Wapping recorded 332 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 18.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in St Katharine's & Wapping
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Katharine's & Wapping recorded 295 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 16.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Katharine's & Wapping
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Katharine's & Wapping recorded 261 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Katharine's & Wapping
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Katharine's & Wapping recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Katharine's & Wapping
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Katharine's & Wapping recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Katharine's & Wapping
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Katharine's & Wapping recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Katharine's & Wapping
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Katharine's & Wapping recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Katharine's & Wapping
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Katharine's & Wapping recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Katharine's & Wapping
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Katharine's & Wapping recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Katharine's & Wapping
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Katharine's & Wapping recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Katharine's & Wapping
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Katharine's & Wapping recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Katharine's & Wapping
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Katharine's & Wapping recorded 48 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 17% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Katharine's & Wapping
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Katharine's & Wapping recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Katharine's & Wapping
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Katharine's & Wapping recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Katharine's & Wapping, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Katharine's & Wapping.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Katharine's & Wapping |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitechapel | 3,156 | 151.6 | +2% |
| Shadwell | 1,918 | 129.3 | -13% |
| Stepney Green | 1,885 | 135.5 | -9% |
| Spitalfields & Banglatown | 3,420 | 250.9 | +69% |
| St Dunstan's | 1,511 | 111.2 | -25% |
| Limehouse | 945 | 145.5 | -2% |
| Weavers | 2,620 | 183.7 | +23% |
| Bethnal Green East | 4,233 | 168.6 | +13% |
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 St Katharine's & Wapping over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 198 |
| On or near Virginia Street | 149 |
| On or near St Katharine'S Way | 139 |
| On or near A3211 | 88 |
| On or near Supermarket | 77 |
| On or near Brewhouse Lane | 65 |
| On or near Watts Street | 59 |
| On or near Tower Bridge Approach | 57 |
| On or near Nesham Street | 44 |
| On or near Pennington Street | 43 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Katharine's & Wapping 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 | 916 | 52.1% |
| Not recorded | 332 | 18.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 225 | 12.8% |
| Under investigation | 116 | 6.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
St Katharine's & Wapping has an estimated population of 11,817. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Katharine's & Wapping sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Katharine's & Wapping |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 80.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.2% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% |
| Private rented homes | 47.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is St Katharine's & Wapping a safe place to live?
St Katharine's & Wapping recorded 148.9 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 St Katharine's & Wapping?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 332 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (295).
Is crime in St Katharine's & Wapping going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Katharine's & Wapping was up 2% on the year before: 1,759 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,724 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Katharine's & Wapping?
St Katharine's & Wapping 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 St Katharine's & Wapping. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.