Tower Hamlets — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Kent Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
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Recorded crime — June 2026
46 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (53): ▼ 7 (13%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences22 · 48%
- Anti-social behaviour8 · 17%
- Other theft4 · 9%
- Burglary3 · 7%
- Criminal damage and arson3 · 7%
- Drugs2 · 4%
- Possession of weapons1 · 2%
- Public order1 · 2%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
52 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Awaiting court outcome15 · 29%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified15 · 29%
- Unable to prosecute suspect15 · 29%
- Further action is not in the public interest3 · 6%
- Offender given a caution3 · 6%
- Formal action is not in the public interest1 · 2%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Drug dealing.
We have carried out targeted work to tackle drug dealing and drug use in the area, using information from the community to guide our activity. This has included a mix of high-visibility, unmarked and plain clothes patrols, both on foot and in vehicles, to help identify and disrupt this type of crime. Officers have used stop and search powers across the ward, which has led to several arrests of people linked to drug supply. We have also gathered further information to support ongoing investigations and continue to work closely with partner organisations to address this issue and keep the area safe. With support from residents, we are identifying new and emerging hotspot areas and will focus our work where it is most needed.
Set: 2026-04-14
Drug taking.
We have carried out targeted work to tackle drug dealing and drug use in the area, using information from the community to guide our activity. This has included a mix of high-visibility, unmarked and plain clothes patrols, both on foot and in vehicles, to help identify and disrupt this type of crime. Officers have used stop and search powers across the ward, which has led to several arrests of people linked to drug supply. We have also gathered further information to support ongoing investigations and continue to work closely with partner organisations to address this issue and help keep the area safe. With support from residents, we are identifying new and emerging hotspot areas and will focus our work where it is most needed.
Set: 2026-04-14
Road safety issues.
We have continued both high-visibility and plain clothes patrols to address road safety concerns in the Tower Hamlets area. This work has included seizing illegal e‑scooters, taking action against the illegal use of stolen motorbikes and arresting those involved. We have also secured charges against a high-risk individual for a number of offences, including driving over the legal drug limit, driving while unfit through drugs, possession of Class A drugs (the most harmful type of illegal drugs), driving without insurance and driving without a valid MOT. Where possible, officers are present on high-visibility patrol during school times to provide reassurance to the community and help prevent crime.
Set: 2026-04-14
Public events & surgeries
Police Drop In Surgery
2026-07-14 · Tower Hamlets Park, Dover
Police Drop In Surgery
2026-08-19 · Tower Hamlets Park, Dover
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Kent Police
All Kent Police neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Kent Police.