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Crime in Mile End

Mile End had 2,281 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 178.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 19 Tower Hamlets areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% above the middle Tower Hamlets area. Crime was up 24% on the three months before.

E3, Tower Hamlets · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Mile End

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178.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 19Tower Hamlets rank1st is the highest rate
+24%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common584 in 3 months

Month by month

542 Mar 583 Apr 713 May 720 Jun 785 Jul 776 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Mile End. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting58426%
violence51423%
anti-social behaviour45820%
theft1266%
public order1065%
vehicle crime974%
drugs814%
theft from the person783%

Mile End against Tower Hamlets

TypeMile End per 1,000Middle Tower Hamlets areaChange
Violence40.141▲ 18%
Burglary67.1▼ 1%
Vehicle crime7.67.6▲ 10%
Anti-social behaviour35.842.1▲ 23%
Theft and robbery25.627▼ 12%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Mile End178.1▲ 24%
Bethnal Green171.6▲ 7%
Bromley-by-Bow170.3▲ 12%
Stepney164.2▲ 10%
Limehouse161.9▲ 25%
Old Ford159.9▲ 13%
Bow154.9▲ 11%
See every Tower Hamlets area ranked on the crime in Tower Hamlets page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Mile End a safe area?

Mile End had about 178.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 19 Tower Hamlets areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Mile End?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (584), followed by violence (514) and anti-social behaviour (458).