E1 2AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 2AQ

E1 2AQ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 311 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.40 per 1,000 population. This E1 2AQ 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 2AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 2AQ, encompassing approximately 14529 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (-24.36% decrease)
  • Public order: (35) incidents (66.67% increase)

E1 2AQ 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 2AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8021.406.67%
Anti-social behaviour595.51-24.36%
Public order354.0666.67%
Other theft282.41211.11%
Theft from the person231.9353.33%
Vehicle crime211.5890.91%
Burglary151.451400.00%
Bicycle theft121.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.8337.50%
Robbery110.76120.00%
Shoplifting80.76166.67%
Drugs60.55-33.33%
Other crime20.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7816.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences755.371775.00%
Public order215.16950.00%
Theft from the person151.45650.00%
Vehicle crime111.030.00%
Other theft90.76800.00%
Drugs90.62800.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.620.00%
Robbery50.550.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%
Shoplifting30.21200.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

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 offences40.760.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Theft from the person20.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
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 order142.48-41.67%
Theft from the person120.96-78.57%
Violence and sexual offences70.83-90.54%
Other theft20.48-94.59%
Drugs10.14-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8323.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences745.711133.33%
Theft from the person565.09366.67%
Other theft373.851133.33%
Public order242.55300.00%
Burglary181.650.00%
Vehicle crime171.240.00%
Shoplifting141.170.00%
Robbery90.960.00%
Drugs80.62100.00%
Bicycle theft40.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person122.200.00%
Public order60.83500.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.410.00%
Drugs40.410.00%
Other theft30.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.07-93.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9823.952.08%
Violence and sexual offences776.74-1.28%
Other theft365.3012.50%
Theft from the person302.48-31.82%
Vehicle crime242.069.09%
Criminal damage and arson181.6528.57%
Public order151.24-67.39%
Drugs141.0340.00%
Robbery130.96-13.33%
Bicycle theft80.890.00%
Burglary70.55-41.67%
Shoplifting40.48-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%
Other crime20.140.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9626.5023.08%
Violence and sexual offences786.61-26.42%
Public order465.3735.29%
Theft from the person443.1712.82%
Other theft323.03-39.62%
Vehicle crime222.20-4.35%
Robbery151.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.0340.00%
Burglary120.96100.00%
Drugs100.83-16.67%
Bicycle theft80.69-33.33%
Shoplifting50.55-16.67%
Other crime20.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10627.4619.10%
Anti-social behaviour787.301.30%
Other theft535.3743.24%
Theft from the person393.658.33%
Public order342.680.00%
Vehicle crime232.34-36.11%
Robbery121.589.09%
Drugs120.83-57.14%
Bicycle theft120.83-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson100.8311.11%
Shoplifting60.69-25.00%
Burglary60.41-33.33%
Other crime40.41100.00%
Possession of weapons40.28100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8927.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour776.130.00%
Other theft375.300.00%
Vehicle crime362.550.00%
Theft from the person362.480.00%
Public order342.480.00%
Drugs282.340.00%
Bicycle theft171.930.00%
Robbery111.170.00%
Burglary90.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.620.00%
Shoplifting80.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Other crime20.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 20242
January 202418
December 202314
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 596 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202475
July 20244
May 20247
April 202474
March 20246
January 202477
December 202378
November 2023106
October 202389

A total of 569 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202478
April 202483
January 202498
December 202396
November 202378
October 202377

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 232 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202421
July 20242
May 202414
April 202424
March 20246
February 20241
January 202415
December 202346
November 202334
October 202334

A total of 76 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20249
January 202413
December 202315
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
April 202414
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
April 202417
January 202424
December 202322
November 202323
October 202336

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20241
April 202418
January 20247
December 202312
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 238 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 202437
March 20243
January 202436
December 202332
November 202353
October 202337

A total of 269 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202415
July 20242
May 202412
April 202456
March 202412
January 202430
December 202344
November 202339
October 202336

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20244
January 202414
December 202310
November 202312
October 202328

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1 2AQ 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. Turner Street
    Total15
    Vehicle crime6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Anthony Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Maples Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Newark Street
    Total9
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Stepney Way
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Whitechapel
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Fieldgate Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Jubilee Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Sidney Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nelson Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Commercial Road
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Wolsey Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Davenant Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Vine Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Christian Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Dunch Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Deancross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bromehead Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 26. Clark Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Durward Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Ropewalk Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Settles Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 30. Hungerford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1