Crime in Stepney Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,854 crimes were recorded in Stepney Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 133.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stepney Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Stepney Green
- Types of crime in Stepney Green
- Stepney Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stepney Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stepney Green
- Demographics of Stepney Green
- Questions about crime in Stepney Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (532), anti-social behaviour (434) and theft from the person (134) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 618th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Stepney Green | Tower Hamlets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,854 | 48,202 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.3 | 145.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,911 | 331,886 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Stepney Green of any year here (1,854 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,854 | 133.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,036 | 146.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,089 | 150.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,910 | 137.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,999 | 143.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,238 | 160.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,139 | 153.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,919 | 137.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,949 | 140.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 185 |
| July 2026 | 161 |
| June 2026 | 169 |
| May 2026 | 181 |
| April 2026 | 138 |
| March 2026 | 151 |
| February 2026 | 107 |
| January 2026 | 127 |
| December 2025 | 142 |
| November 2025 | 151 |
| October 2025 | 177 |
| September 2025 | 165 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stepney Green recorded notably more theft from the person (5.7 times the national rate), bicycle theft (4.1 times the national rate) and drugs (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (45% below) and other crime (22% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 58 to 96 and drugs rose from 88 to 111, while criminal damage and arson fell from 74 to 52 and vehicle crime fell from 154 to 115.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 532 | 38.2 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 434 | 31.2 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Theft from the person | 134 | 9.6 | 1.7 | -6% |
| Other theft | 133 | 9.6 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Public order | 116 | 8.3 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 115 | 8.3 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Drugs | 111 | 8.0 | 3.3 | +26% |
| Burglary | 96 | 6.9 | 3.6 | +66% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 47 | 3.4 | 0.8 | +15% |
| Robbery | 36 | 2.6 | 1.4 | -14% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.7 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stepney Green; the highest is Spitalfields & Banglatown (247.5 per 1,000) and the lowest St Dunstan's (111.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stepney Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadwell | 1,917 | 129.3 | -3% |
| St Dunstan's | 1,520 | 111.8 | -16% |
| Bethnal Green East | 4,281 | 170.5 | +28% |
| Whitechapel | 3,157 | 151.7 | +14% |
| Spitalfields & Banglatown | 3,373 | 247.5 | +86% |
| St Katharine's & Wapping | 1,743 | 147.5 | +11% |
| Limehouse | 958 | 147.5 | +11% |
| Mile End | 3,537 | 142.0 | +7% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Stepney Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Raven Row” (226).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Raven Row | 226 |
| On or near East Mount Street | 155 |
| On or near Stepney Way | 84 |
| On or near Clearbrook Way | 75 |
| On or near Adelina Grove | 64 |
| On or near Newark Street | 51 |
| On or near Smithy Street | 44 |
| On or near Maples Place | 43 |
| On or near Chudleigh Street | 40 |
| On or near Stepney Green | 39 |
Of the 1,420 crimes in Stepney Green with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 434 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 612 | 43.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 365 | 25.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 183 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 97 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 11 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Stepney Green has an estimated population of 13,911 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (49%, against 17%), more households without a car (63%, against 23%) and more students (15.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stepney Green average decile 1.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Stepney Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 63.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 21.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 49.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Stepney Green a safe place to live?
Stepney Green recorded 133.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 618th 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 Stepney Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 532 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (434).
Is crime in Stepney Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stepney Green was down 9% on the year before: 1,854 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,036 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stepney Green?
About 13,911 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stepney Green?
Stepney Green 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.