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Burglary Rates in Mile End

Tower Hamlets, London, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Mile End recorded 203 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 108% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

203

7.03 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,854

133.4 per 1,000 residents

108% above the UK average33% above the London regional average

How does Mile End rank?

Within Tower Hamlets

11 of 20 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

94th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

7
4
16
17
16
29
34
14
22
18
16
10
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
997
26%
Anti-social Behaviour
996
26%
Other Crime
745
19%
Drug Offences
282
7%
Vehicle Crime
254
7%
Burglary
203
5%
Theft from Person
180
5%
Shoplifting
104
3%
Robbery
93
2%

Property mix in Mile End

Source: Census 2021 · 10,579 households

Detached 1%Semi-detached 2%Terraced 6%Flats 91%

The most common property type in Mile End is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Mile End homeowners

Most homes in Mile End are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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