E1W Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W

E1W, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.44 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this E1W crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around E1W, encompassing approximately 10116 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-59.70% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (666.67% increase)

E1W Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • St Katharine'S Way with total crimes: 13
  • Tower Bridge Approach with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9

E1W Crime Map

Postcodes in E1W

The postcode district are associated with the E1W, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The E1W has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2713.44-59.70%
Violence and sexual offences252.674.17%
Other theft232.47666.67%
Theft from the person192.2718.75%
Vehicle crime111.88120.00%
Bicycle theft61.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.59-28.57%
Shoplifting50.49150.00%
Public order50.49-28.57%
Drugs40.49-50.00%
Burglary40.40-33.33%
Robbery20.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6714.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences246.62700.00%
Theft from the person162.370.00%
Drugs81.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.790.00%
Public order70.69600.00%
Burglary60.690.00%
Vehicle crime50.590.00%
Other theft30.49200.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.5950.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.30100.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs20.59-33.33%
Theft from the person20.20-90.00%
Other theft10.20-95.65%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-97.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.731233.33%
Anti-social behaviour233.950.00%
Other theft232.272200.00%
Theft from the person202.271900.00%
Burglary101.980.00%
Public order80.990.00%
Bicycle theft60.790.00%
Shoplifting50.590.00%
Robbery40.490.00%
Other crime40.400.00%
Drugs30.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.4950.00%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.100.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.49-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.20-93.94%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.8410.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.26-14.81%
Theft from the person202.270.00%
Other theft171.98-26.09%
Burglary121.6850.00%
Vehicle crime91.1912.50%
Drugs60.89200.00%
Public order40.59-50.00%
Robbery40.40-66.67%
Shoplifting30.40200.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.30-66.67%
Other crime20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.937.14%
Anti-social behaviour272.978.00%
Other theft232.67-34.29%
Theft from the person202.27-25.93%
Robbery121.9820.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1928.57%
Burglary80.89-11.11%
Public order80.7933.33%
Vehicle crime80.7914.29%
Bicycle theft30.7950.00%
Drugs20.30-77.78%
Shoplifting10.20-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3516.909.38%
Violence and sexual offences283.46-22.22%
Theft from the person272.7758.82%
Anti-social behaviour252.67-16.67%
Robbery102.4742.86%
Burglary90.99-10.00%
Drugs90.89125.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8975.00%
Vehicle crime70.69-50.00%
Public order60.69-50.00%
Shoplifting40.59-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.40-66.67%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.8980.00%
Other theft323.5660.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.16-30.23%
Theft from the person172.97112.50%
Vehicle crime141.6840.00%
Public order121.38100.00%
Burglary101.19-16.67%
Robbery70.99600.00%
Bicycle theft60.69-40.00%
Shoplifting50.5925.00%
Drugs40.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.40-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Other crime20.20100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4315.220.00%
Other theft204.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences201.980.00%
Burglary121.980.00%
Bicycle theft101.190.00%
Vehicle crime100.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.990.00%
Theft from the person80.990.00%
Drugs80.790.00%
Public order60.790.00%
Shoplifting40.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20243
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202424
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 202440
March 20243
February 20242
January 202433
December 202330
November 202328
October 202336
September 202320

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 179 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202417
December 202323
November 202335
October 202332
September 202320

A total of 152 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
May 20242
April 202420
March 20241
February 20242
January 202420
December 202320
November 202327
October 202317
September 20238

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 202410
January 202412
December 20238
November 20239
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202467
April 202423
January 202423
December 202327
November 202325
October 202330
September 202343

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 202312
November 202310
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
April 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1W postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Katharine'S Way
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Tower Bridge Approach
    Total12
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. A3211
    Total5
    Theft from the person5
  • 5. Orton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bere Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Burr Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thomas More Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Royal Mint Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Virginia Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Brodlove Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Elf Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mews Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 15. Flank Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Dock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ensign Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Schoolhouse Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. East Smithfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. John Fisher Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Cartwright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Pennington Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Breezer'S Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Welland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Green Bank
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Watts Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Glamis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. A1203
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Glasshouse Fields
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Pier Head
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1