E1 2EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 2EJ

E1 2EJ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.24 per 1,000 population. This E1 2EJ 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 2EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 2EJ, encompassing approximately 13252 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-46.43% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

E1 2EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anthony Street with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Solander Gardens with total crimes: 8

E1 2EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4811.2426.32%
Anti-social behaviour303.62-46.43%
Theft from the person122.260.00%
Other theft120.911100.00%
Vehicle crime110.9110.00%
Public order80.83-20.00%
Robbery60.60100.00%
Shoplifting60.45200.00%
Burglary50.4566.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.38-28.57%
Drugs30.38-81.25%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Other crime10.15-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5612.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences384.230.00%
Drugs162.870.00%
Theft from the person121.210.00%
Vehicle crime100.910.00%
Public order100.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.750.00%
Other crime40.53300.00%
Robbery30.300.00%
Burglary30.23200.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.150.00%
Burglary10.080.00%

In May 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 offences30.45-93.88%
Other theft10.23-92.31%
Public order10.08-87.50%
Drugs10.08-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.681533.33%
Anti-social behaviour353.700.00%
Theft from the person172.64466.67%
Shoplifting151.280.00%
Other theft131.131200.00%
Burglary90.980.00%
Robbery80.680.00%
Vehicle crime80.600.00%
Public order80.600.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.53-89.66%
Theft from the person30.23-78.57%
Other theft10.23-91.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5812.5311.54%
Violence and sexual offences294.38-42.00%
Theft from the person142.19-26.32%
Other theft121.06-29.41%
Vehicle crime120.91-20.00%
Drugs70.9116.67%
Public order70.53-36.36%
Robbery60.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.45-33.33%
Burglary50.4525.00%
Bicycle theft40.38300.00%
Shoplifting40.30300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5215.028.33%
Violence and sexual offences503.924.17%
Theft from the person193.77-13.64%
Other theft171.43-37.04%
Vehicle crime151.2866.67%
Robbery121.1350.00%
Public order110.9137.50%
Criminal damage and arson90.8350.00%
Drugs60.68-33.33%
Burglary40.45-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%
Shoplifting10.08-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4815.0217.07%
Violence and sexual offences483.62-17.24%
Other theft273.6280.00%
Theft from the person222.0483.33%
Drugs91.6650.00%
Vehicle crime90.68-52.63%
Public order80.68-55.56%
Robbery80.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.6020.00%
Burglary50.4566.67%
Shoplifting50.38-16.67%
Other crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5814.7948.72%
Anti-social behaviour414.38-26.79%
Vehicle crime193.09137.50%
Public order181.4350.00%
Other theft151.36-25.00%
Theft from the person121.1320.00%
Drugs60.9150.00%
Robbery60.45500.00%
Shoplifting60.45-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.4525.00%
Bicycle theft30.3850.00%
Burglary30.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Other crime20.150.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5613.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences394.230.00%
Other theft202.940.00%
Shoplifting161.510.00%
Public order121.210.00%
Theft from the person100.910.00%
Vehicle crime80.750.00%
Burglary60.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.450.00%
Drugs40.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202438
May 20243
April 202449
March 20243
January 202429
December 202350
November 202348
October 202358
September 202339

A total of 121 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202417
March 20243
January 202414
December 202319
November 202322
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
May 20241
April 20248
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 202318
September 202312

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20248
January 20246
December 202312
November 20238
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202415
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 202316

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 376 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202456
April 202435
January 202458
December 202352
November 202348
October 202341
September 202356

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
April 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
May 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 202412
December 202317
November 202327
October 202315
September 202320

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202416
May 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 20248
January 202412
December 202315
November 20239
October 202319
September 20238

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1 2EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Anthony Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Solander Gardens
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Commercial Road
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sidney Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nelson Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Jubilee Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Lowood Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Dunch Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Deancross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bromehead Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Hungerford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fenton Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tait Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Crowder Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Sovereign Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dellow Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hardinge Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Sutton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Morris Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shadwell Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Damien Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Musbury Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Timberland Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Angel Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Kinder Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Benson Quay
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Glamis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Devonport Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1