Crime in Stepney Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,885 crimes were recorded in Stepney Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 135.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Stepney Green
- Questions about crime in Stepney Green
- About this data
1,885 crimes were recorded in Stepney Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 135.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 529 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stepney Green has the 589th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stepney Green | Tower Hamlets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,885 | 48,015 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 135.5 | 144.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,911 | 331,886 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stepney Green was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,253 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,884). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 1,885 | 135.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,987 | 142.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,100 | 151.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,884 | 135.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,028 | 145.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,253 | 162.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,124 | 152.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,925 | 138.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,928 | 138.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 216 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stepney Green 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, theft from the person, other theft.
The largest increases were in burglary (+69%) and drugs (+27%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-28%) and other theft (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 529 | 38.0 | 1.11 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 459 | 33.0 | 2.15 | -11% |
| Theft from the person | 142 | 10.2 | 6.04 | +0% |
| Other theft | 135 | 9.7 | 1.52 | -23% |
| Public order | 116 | 8.3 | 1.26 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 116 | 8.3 | 1.69 | -28% |
| Drugs | 105 | 7.5 | 2.31 | +27% |
| Burglary | 93 | 6.7 | 1.89 | +69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 4.2 | 0.63 | -18% |
| Bicycle theft | 46 | 3.3 | 4.02 | +7% |
| Robbery | 38 | 2.7 | 2.02 | +6% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.7 | 0.82 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.2 | 1.18 | +45% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.5 | 0.06 | +133% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stepney Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stepney Green recorded 529 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 28.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stepney Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stepney Green recorded 459 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 24.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stepney Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stepney Green recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stepney Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stepney Green recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stepney Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stepney Green recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stepney Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stepney Green recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stepney Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stepney Green recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stepney Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stepney Green recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stepney Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stepney Green recorded 59 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 18% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stepney Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stepney Green recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stepney Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stepney Green recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stepney Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stepney Green recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stepney Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stepney Green recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stepney Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stepney Green recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stepney Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stepney Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stepney Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadwell | 1,918 | 129.3 | -5% |
| St Dunstan's | 1,511 | 111.2 | -18% |
| Bethnal Green East | 4,233 | 168.6 | +24% |
| Whitechapel | 3,156 | 151.6 | +12% |
| Spitalfields & Banglatown | 3,420 | 250.9 | +85% |
| St Katharine's & Wapping | 1,759 | 148.9 | +10% |
| Limehouse | 945 | 145.5 | +7% |
| Mile End | 3,410 | 136.9 | +1% |
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 Stepney Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Raven Row | 220 |
| On or near East Mount Street | 158 |
| On or near Stepney Way | 81 |
| On or near Clearbrook Way | 80 |
| On or near Adelina Grove | 69 |
| On or near Newark Street | 58 |
| On or near Wellesley Street | 51 |
| On or near Smithy Street | 44 |
| On or near Maples Place | 43 |
| On or near Stepney Green | 42 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stepney Green 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 | 630 | 33.4% |
| Not recorded | 459 | 24.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 366 | 19.4% |
| Under investigation | 179 | 9.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 89 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.7% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 7 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Stepney Green has an estimated population of 13,911. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stepney Green sits in decile 1.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stepney Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 21.6% |
| Social rented homes | 49.0% |
| Private rented homes | 29.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.0% |
Is Stepney Green a safe place to live?
Stepney Green recorded 135.5 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 Stepney Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 529 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (459).
Is crime in Stepney Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stepney Green was down 5% on the year before: 1,885 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,987 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stepney Green?
Stepney Green 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 Stepney Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.