E1 1HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 1HQ

E1 1HQ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 301 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.85 per 1,000 population. This E1 1HQ 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 1HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 1HQ, encompassing approximately 15164 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (19.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (-23.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (31) incidents (93.75% increase)

E1 1HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 46
  • East Mount Street with total crimes: 17
  • Turner Street with total crimes: 15

E1 1HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7319.8519.67%
Anti-social behaviour564.81-23.29%
Public order313.6993.75%
Other theft282.04133.33%
Theft from the person251.8556.25%
Burglary191.65280.00%
Vehicle crime181.2528.57%
Bicycle theft131.19333.33%
Robbery100.860.00%
Shoplifting100.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.6650.00%
Drugs70.59-22.22%
Other crime10.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7315.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences614.811425.00%
Public order164.02700.00%
Theft from the person161.06700.00%
Vehicle crime141.060.00%
Other theft120.921100.00%
Robbery100.790.00%
Drugs90.66800.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.590.00%
Burglary50.400.00%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Other crime30.200.00%

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 offences40.730.00%
Public order20.260.00%
Theft from the person20.130.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%
Other theft10.070.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs20.130.00%

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 order142.18-39.13%
Theft from the person120.92-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.79-92.31%
Other theft20.33-95.45%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8823.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences655.80983.33%
Theft from the person604.29566.67%
Other theft443.961366.67%
Public order232.90283.33%
Drugs151.52275.00%
Vehicle crime130.990.00%
Burglary110.860.00%
Robbery90.730.00%
Shoplifting90.590.00%
Bicycle theft80.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%

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 person91.910.00%
Public order60.59500.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.400.00%
Drugs40.400.00%
Other theft30.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.07-95.24%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9224.7921.05%
Anti-social behaviour866.07-9.47%
Other theft455.674.65%
Theft from the person312.97-42.59%
Vehicle crime252.04-7.41%
Public order211.65-50.00%
Drugs171.38112.50%
Criminal damage and arson151.1250.00%
Robbery150.99-34.78%
Bicycle theft100.99-9.09%
Burglary90.66-10.00%
Shoplifting70.5916.67%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9526.9730.14%
Violence and sexual offences766.26-15.56%
Theft from the person545.0110.20%
Other theft433.56-41.89%
Public order422.8413.51%
Vehicle crime272.7722.73%
Robbery231.7835.29%
Bicycle theft111.5210.00%
Burglary100.73-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.660.00%
Drugs80.66-46.67%
Shoplifting60.53100.00%
Possession of weapons20.40-50.00%
Other crime20.13-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9027.630.00%
Other theft745.9364.44%
Anti-social behaviour734.88-27.72%
Theft from the person494.8144.12%
Public order373.2315.62%
Vehicle crime222.44-35.29%
Robbery171.4521.43%
Drugs151.12-40.00%
Burglary120.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.79-23.08%
Bicycle theft100.66-54.55%
Possession of weapons40.66300.00%
Shoplifting30.26-78.57%
Other crime30.20200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10129.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences906.660.00%
Other theft455.930.00%
Vehicle crime342.970.00%
Theft from the person342.240.00%
Public order322.240.00%
Drugs252.110.00%
Bicycle theft221.650.00%
Burglary151.450.00%
Shoplifting140.990.00%
Robbery140.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202416
July 20242
May 202414
April 202423
March 20246
February 20241
January 202421
December 202342
November 202337
October 202332

A total of 562 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202461
July 20244
May 20245
April 202465
March 20246
January 202492
December 202376
November 202390
October 202390

A total of 572 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202473
April 202488
January 202486
December 202395
November 202373
October 2023101

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20243
January 202415
December 202310
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 77 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20248
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310
October 202322

A total of 98 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 20249
January 202415
December 202323
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20241
April 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 202314

A total of 153 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
April 202413
January 202425
December 202327
November 202322
October 202334

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
April 202411
January 20249
December 202310
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 297 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202412
July 20241
May 20242
April 202444
March 20243
January 202445
December 202343
November 202374
October 202345

A total of 292 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
July 20242
May 202412
April 202460
March 20249
January 202431
December 202354
November 202349
October 202334

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
June 20242
April 202415
March 20244
January 202417
December 20238
November 202315
October 202325

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1 1HQ 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. East Mount Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Turner Street
    Total15
    Vehicle crime6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. White Church Lane
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Osborn Street
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Anthony Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Plumbers Row
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Newark Street
    Total9
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Whitechapel
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Regal Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Fulbourne Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Fieldgate Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Goodman'S Stile
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lomas Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Raven Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Monthope Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Nelson Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Adler Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Coverley Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 22. Davenant Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Vine Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Christian Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Durward Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Ropewalk Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Settles Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 28. Hungerford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Fenton Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Amazon Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1