In February, crime reports in east London boroughs fell from the previous month. Newham led with 3,109 offences, primarily driven by theft, violence, and drugs, though only drug offences increased. Tower Hamlets followed with 2,424, also showing a drop, but noted rises in sexual offences and robbery. Redbridge had 1,776 crimes, maintaining violence as the most common offence. Lastly, Waltham Forest reported 1,767 cases, similarly reflecting a decline. Despite individual drops, theft trends remained concerning across these boroughs, highlighting ongoing public safety issues.
In February, Newham reported 3,109 crimes, leading east London, with theft, violence against the person, and drug offences as the primary categories, despite an overall decline.
Tower Hamlets registered 2,424 crimes in February, down from January, with slight increases in sexual offences and robbery, amidst an overall drop in reported crime.
Redbridge saw 1,776 crimes reported in February, a decrease from January, with violence against the person being the predominant category, followed closely by theft.
With 1,767 offences, Waltham Forest also experienced a decline in February's crime reports, with theft and violence against the person again being the most prevalent categories.
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