E1 2AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 2AB

E1 2AB, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 315 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.19 per 1,000 population. This E1 2AB 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 2AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 2AB, encompassing approximately 13583 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (10.61% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (-26.58% decrease)
  • Public order: (33) incidents (106.25% increase)

E1 2AB 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 2AB 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 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7323.1910.61%
Anti-social behaviour585.37-26.58%
Public order334.27106.25%
Other theft332.43230.00%
Theft from the person242.4371.43%
Vehicle crime211.7750.00%
Burglary161.55433.33%
Bicycle theft131.18225.00%
Shoplifting130.9644.44%
Robbery110.9637.50%
Criminal damage and arson100.8125.00%
Drugs80.740.00%
Other crime20.590.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7917.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences665.821550.00%
Public order164.86700.00%
Theft from the person141.18600.00%
Vehicle crime141.030.00%
Other theft101.03900.00%
Shoplifting90.74800.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.660.00%
Robbery80.590.00%
Drugs80.59700.00%
Bicycle theft40.590.00%
Burglary30.290.00%
Other crime20.220.00%

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 offences40.810.00%
Public order20.290.00%
Theft from the person20.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Other theft10.070.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.070.00%

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 order142.43-41.67%
Theft from the person121.03-79.66%
Violence and sexual offences50.88-92.65%
Other theft20.37-94.87%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8626.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences686.331033.33%
Theft from the person595.01555.56%
Other theft394.341200.00%
Public order242.87300.00%
Shoplifting211.770.00%
Vehicle crime161.550.00%
Burglary141.180.00%
Drugs111.03175.00%
Robbery110.810.00%
Bicycle theft50.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

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 person92.140.00%
Public order60.66500.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.440.00%
Drugs40.440.00%
Other theft30.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.07-94.44%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10027.83-1.96%
Violence and sexual offences867.363.61%
Other theft396.330.00%
Theft from the person322.87-40.74%
Vehicle crime252.368.70%
Public order181.84-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson171.3313.33%
Drugs151.2566.67%
Shoplifting131.1030.00%
Robbery110.96-38.89%
Bicycle theft100.81-33.33%
Burglary80.74-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.5950.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10231.5129.11%
Violence and sexual offences837.51-16.16%
Theft from the person546.1122.73%
Public order423.9810.53%
Other theft393.09-32.76%
Vehicle crime232.8715.00%
Robbery181.6938.46%
Bicycle theft151.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.1066.67%
Burglary141.1027.27%
Shoplifting101.03-23.08%
Drugs90.74-35.71%
Possession of weapons20.66-50.00%
Other crime20.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9930.858.79%
Anti-social behaviour797.29-9.20%
Other theft585.8234.88%
Theft from the person444.2722.22%
Public order383.2415.15%
Vehicle crime202.80-35.48%
Bicycle theft151.47-31.82%
Drugs141.10-44.00%
Robbery131.03-7.14%
Shoplifting130.96-40.91%
Burglary110.96-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson90.81-25.00%
Possession of weapons40.66300.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9131.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour876.700.00%
Other theft436.410.00%
Theft from the person363.170.00%
Public order332.650.00%
Vehicle crime312.430.00%
Drugs252.280.00%
Bicycle theft221.840.00%
Shoplifting221.620.00%
Robbery141.620.00%
Burglary121.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 591 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202479
April 202486
January 2024100
December 2023102
November 202379
October 202387

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20243
January 202417
December 202315
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 581 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202466
July 20244
May 20245
April 202468
March 20246
January 202486
December 202383
November 202399
October 202391

A total of 84 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 20245
January 202410
December 202315
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 227 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202416
July 20242
May 202414
April 202424
March 20246
February 20241
January 202418
December 202342
November 202338
October 202333

A total of 86 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 202411
January 202411
December 202318
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20241
April 202421
January 202413
December 202310
November 202313
October 202322

A total of 150 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
April 202416
January 202425
December 202323
November 202320
October 202331

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
April 202414
January 20248
December 202314
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 267 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
April 202439
March 20243
January 202439
December 202339
November 202358
October 202343

A total of 286 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202414
July 20242
May 202412
April 202459
March 20249
January 202432
December 202354
November 202344
October 202336

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
April 202411
March 20244
January 202415
December 20239
November 202314
October 202325

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1 2AB 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. 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Lomas Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sidney Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Nelson Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Adler Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Commercial Road
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Wolsey Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Bromehead Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 26. Clark Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Ropewalk Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Settles Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 29. Hungerford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Fenton Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1