E1 1BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 1BB

E1 1BB, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 295 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.15 per 1,000 population. This E1 1BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E1 postcode area, which has experienced 1224 crimes and a crime rate of 15.20 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E1 1BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 1BB, encompassing approximately 13318 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (-2.99% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (-3.03% decrease)
  • Public order: (33) incidents (106.25% increase)

E1 1BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 46
  • Raven Row with total crimes: 20
  • East Mount Street with total crimes: 17

E1 1BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6522.15-2.99%
Anti-social behaviour644.88-3.03%
Public order334.81106.25%
Other theft292.48163.64%
Theft from the person272.18107.69%
Vehicle crime232.0376.92%
Burglary171.73142.86%
Bicycle theft101.28233.33%
Drugs70.75-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.53-12.50%
Shoplifting60.53-25.00%
Other crime40.45100.00%
Robbery30.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6717.491575.00%
Anti-social behaviour665.030.00%
Public order164.96700.00%
Theft from the person131.20550.00%
Vehicle crime130.980.00%
Other theft110.981000.00%
Drugs100.83900.00%
Robbery90.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.680.00%
Shoplifting80.60700.00%
Burglary70.600.00%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Other crime20.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.83-20.00%
Public order20.30-85.71%
Theft from the person20.15-83.33%
Drugs10.150.00%
Other theft10.08-50.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order142.48-41.67%
Theft from the person121.05-76.92%
Violence and sexual offences50.90-91.67%
Other theft20.38-94.29%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6221.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences604.66900.00%
Theft from the person524.51477.78%
Other theft353.901066.67%
Public order242.63300.00%
Vehicle crime131.800.00%
Burglary120.980.00%
Drugs90.90125.00%
Robbery70.680.00%
Shoplifting60.530.00%
Bicycle theft50.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person92.180.00%
Public order60.68500.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.450.00%
Drugs40.450.00%
Other theft30.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.08-87.50%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9923.3522.22%
Violence and sexual offences637.433.28%
Other theft354.736.06%
Theft from the person252.63-44.44%
Vehicle crime201.8811.11%
Robbery141.50-6.67%
Drugs121.059.09%
Criminal damage and arson110.900.00%
Bicycle theft110.83-15.38%
Public order80.83-78.38%
Burglary60.60-50.00%
Other crime30.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Shoplifting20.15-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8126.2814.08%
Violence and sexual offences616.08-42.45%
Theft from the person454.5821.62%
Public order373.3827.59%
Other theft332.78-34.00%
Vehicle crime182.48-10.00%
Robbery151.35114.29%
Bicycle theft131.13-13.33%
Burglary120.9871.43%
Drugs110.90-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson110.8337.50%
Shoplifting80.8333.33%
Other crime30.60-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.23-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10628.3135.90%
Anti-social behaviour717.960.00%
Other theft505.3335.14%
Theft from the person373.755.71%
Public order292.78-12.12%
Vehicle crime202.18-42.86%
Bicycle theft151.50-16.67%
Drugs141.13-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.05-27.27%
Burglary70.60-22.22%
Robbery70.53-22.22%
Shoplifting60.53-33.33%
Other crime40.45300.00%
Possession of weapons30.30200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7827.8614.71%
Anti-social behaviour715.86-28.28%
Other theft375.33-19.57%
Vehicle crime352.7834.62%
Theft from the person352.6366.67%
Public order332.6343.48%
Drugs242.48166.67%
Bicycle theft181.80-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.3510.00%
Robbery90.83-35.71%
Burglary90.680.00%
Shoplifting90.68125.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9926.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences687.430.00%
Other theft465.110.00%
Vehicle crime263.450.00%
Public order231.950.00%
Theft from the person211.730.00%
Bicycle theft201.580.00%
Robbery141.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.050.00%
Drugs90.750.00%
Burglary90.680.00%
Shoplifting40.680.00%
Other crime20.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
April 202412
January 20246
December 202312
November 20237
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 278 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202413
July 20242
May 202412
April 202452
March 20249
January 202425
December 202345
November 202337
October 202335
September 202321

A total of 583 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202467
July 20244
May 20245
April 202460
March 20246
January 202463
December 202361
November 2023106
October 202378
September 202368

A total of 101 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20241
April 20249
March 20244
January 202412
December 202311
November 202314
October 202324
September 20239

A total of 282 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202411
July 20241
May 20242
April 202435
March 20243
January 202435
December 202333
November 202350
October 202337
September 202346

A total of 168 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
April 202413
January 202420
December 202318
November 202320
October 202335
September 202326

A total of 613 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202466
April 202462
January 202499
December 202381
November 202371
October 202371
September 202399

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20241
January 202411
December 202311
November 20238
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 226 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202416
July 20242
May 202414
April 202424
March 20246
February 20241
January 20248
December 202337
November 202329
October 202333
September 202323

A total of 95 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20245
January 202411
December 202313
November 202315
October 202318
September 202320

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20247
January 202414
December 202315
November 20237
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1 1BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total46
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Public order13
    Other theft12
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Raven Row
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. East Mount Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Durward Street
    Total16
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Turner Street
    Total15
    Vehicle crime6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Anthony Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Maples Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Newark Street
    Total9
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Stepney Way
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Whitechapel
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Regal Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Fulbourne Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Lindley Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Lomas Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Nelson Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wolsey Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Darling Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Assembly Passage
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 19. Somerford Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Scott Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Surma Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Vine Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Fieldgate Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 24. Clark Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Cleveland Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Bardsey Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Headlam Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Buckhurst Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Collingwood Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Damien Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1