H Division was responsible for the policing of Whitechapel. H Division was run by a superintendent constable and a chief inspector, with a hierarchy of policemen working under them including inspectors, sergeants, constables and detectives. In 1885 the division was run by a superintendent, a chief inspector, 27 inspectors and 37 sergeants. At its peak during 1888, there were 575 police officers, including constables and detectives, for the population of about 37,000 in Whitechapel.