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Safety in Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets in London scores 45/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo): 48,178
Rate per 1,000: 155.5
1-year trend: +4.9%
3-year trend: +32.5%
5-year trend: +20.1%
Most common: Violence and sexual offences
Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs): 474
Per 1,000 residents: 1.5

Data last updated: 15 August 2026

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