Crime in Weavers: statistics, rates and trends
2,620 crimes were recorded in Weavers in the 12 months to July 2026, 183.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
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2,620 crimes were recorded in Weavers in the 12 months to July 2026, 183.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 696 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Weavers has the 252nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Weavers | Tower Hamlets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,620 | 48,015 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 183.7 | 144.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,265 | 331,886 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Weavers was highest in the year to July 2019 (3,749 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,620). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 2,620 | 183.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,658 | 186.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,932 | 205.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,111 | 218.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,129 | 219.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,652 | 256.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,232 | 226.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,749 | 262.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,399 | 238.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 222 |
| June 2026 | 269 |
| May 2026 | 239 |
| April 2026 | 222 |
| March 2026 | 207 |
| February 2026 | 176 |
| January 2026 | 165 |
| December 2025 | 221 |
| November 2025 | 218 |
| October 2025 | 222 |
| September 2025 | 233 |
| August 2025 | 226 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Weavers 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, shoplifting, other theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+129%) and bicycle theft (+69%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-36%) and theft from the person (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 696 | 48.8 | 3.18 | -14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 532 | 37.3 | 1.09 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 254 | 17.8 | 2.15 | +129% |
| Other theft | 216 | 15.1 | 2.37 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 167 | 11.7 | 6.93 | -36% |
| Public order | 150 | 10.5 | 1.58 | +33% |
| Burglary | 111 | 7.8 | 2.20 | -22% |
| Drugs | 108 | 7.6 | 2.32 | -15% |
| Bicycle theft | 103 | 7.2 | 8.77 | +69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 6.0 | 0.89 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 81 | 5.7 | 1.15 | -35% |
| Robbery | 72 | 5.0 | 3.74 | +12% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.8 | 0.83 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.3 | 1.37 | +171% |
Anti-social behaviour in Weavers
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Weavers recorded 696 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 26.6% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Weavers
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Weavers recorded 532 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Weavers
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Weavers recorded 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Weavers
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Weavers recorded 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Weavers
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Weavers recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Weavers
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Weavers recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Weavers
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Weavers recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Weavers
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Weavers recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Weavers
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Weavers recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Weavers
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Weavers recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Weavers
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Weavers recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Weavers
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Weavers recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Weavers
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Weavers recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Weavers
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Weavers recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 171% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Weavers, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Weavers.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weavers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spitalfields & Banglatown | 3,420 | 250.9 | +37% |
| Bethnal Green West | 3,267 | 167.3 | -9% |
| Whitechapel | 3,156 | 151.6 | -17% |
| Bethnal Green East | 4,233 | 168.6 | -8% |
| Stepney Green | 1,885 | 135.5 | -26% |
| Shadwell | 1,918 | 129.3 | -30% |
| St Dunstan's | 1,511 | 111.2 | -39% |
| St Katharine's & Wapping | 1,759 | 148.9 | -19% |
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 Weavers over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brick Lane | 172 |
| On or near Sclater Street | 139 |
| On or near Code Street | 104 |
| On or near Supermarket | 100 |
| On or near Bethnal Green Road | 92 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 85 |
| On or near Columbia Road | 77 |
| On or near Turin Street | 74 |
| On or near Cygnet Street | 62 |
| On or near Hackney Road | 62 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Weavers 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 | 1,038 | 39.6% |
| Not recorded | 696 | 26.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 387 | 14.8% |
| Under investigation | 223 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 100 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 95 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 0.9% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 11 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Weavers has an estimated population of 14,265. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Weavers sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Weavers |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 77.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 23.3% |
| Social rented homes | 41.5% |
| Private rented homes | 34.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
Is Weavers a safe place to live?
Weavers recorded 183.7 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 Weavers?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 696 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (532).
Is crime in Weavers going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weavers was down 1% on the year before: 2,620 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,658 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Weavers?
Weavers 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 Weavers. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.