COMMERCIAL ROAD, E1 2PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 2PS

COMMERCIAL ROAD, E1 2PS, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 197 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.26 per 1,000 population. This E1 2PS 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 2PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 2PS, encompassing approximately 16074 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-36.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (91.67% increase)

E1 2PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Turner Street with total crimes: 15
  • Stepney Way with total crimes: 14
  • Anthony Street with total crimes: 12

COMMERCIAL ROAD, E1 2PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5612.263.70%
Anti-social behaviour463.48-36.11%
Vehicle crime232.8691.67%
Public order121.430.00%
Other theft110.75450.00%
Theft from the person90.68-18.18%
Burglary80.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.5040.00%
Bicycle theft60.44500.00%
Robbery60.37100.00%
Shoplifting60.37200.00%
Drugs60.37-50.00%
Other crime10.37-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7212.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences544.480.00%
Public order123.360.00%
Vehicle crime120.750.00%
Drugs120.750.00%
Theft from the person110.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.680.00%
Other crime40.310.00%
Robbery30.250.00%
Burglary20.19100.00%
Shoplifting20.120.00%
Other theft20.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.060.00%

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 offences30.37-94.12%
Other theft10.19-93.75%
Public order10.06-90.00%
Drugs10.06-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5211.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences513.231600.00%
Other theft163.171500.00%
Shoplifting141.000.00%
Vehicle crime120.870.00%
Burglary120.750.00%
Theft from the person100.75233.33%
Public order100.620.00%
Robbery50.620.00%
Drugs40.310.00%
Bicycle theft30.250.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

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 offences30.44-91.67%
Theft from the person30.19-25.00%
Other theft10.19-92.31%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7012.0127.27%
Violence and sexual offences364.35-20.00%
Vehicle crime262.2436.84%
Other theft131.628.33%
Burglary90.8112.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.56-42.86%
Public order80.50-42.86%
Drugs70.500.00%
Robbery50.44-37.50%
Theft from the person40.31-60.00%
Shoplifting40.25300.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5512.26-11.29%
Violence and sexual offences453.42-8.16%
Vehicle crime192.800.00%
Public order141.1840.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.87100.00%
Other theft120.87-36.84%
Theft from the person100.7525.00%
Robbery80.6233.33%
Burglary80.5060.00%
Drugs70.50-22.22%
Bicycle theft20.44-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Other crime10.06-50.00%
Shoplifting10.06-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6213.0044.19%
Violence and sexual offences493.86-19.67%
Other theft193.0535.71%
Vehicle crime191.18-48.65%
Public order101.18-41.18%
Drugs90.620.00%
Theft from the person80.56-27.27%
Bicycle theft70.50-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.440.00%
Robbery60.44-14.29%
Burglary50.3766.67%
Shoplifting50.310.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6114.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour433.790.00%
Vehicle crime372.670.00%
Public order172.300.00%
Other theft141.060.00%
Theft from the person110.870.00%
Bicycle theft100.680.00%
Drugs90.620.00%
Robbery70.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.440.00%
Shoplifting50.440.00%
Burglary30.310.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
April 202412
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202412
April 202412
January 202426
December 202319
November 202319
October 202337

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202454
May 20243
April 202451
March 20243
January 202436
December 202345
November 202349
October 202361

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
May 20241
April 202416
March 20241
January 202413
December 202312
November 202319
October 202314

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
May 20241
April 202410
January 20248
December 202314
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 400 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202472
April 202452
January 202470
December 202355
November 202362
October 202343

A total of 66 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 202410
March 20243
January 20244
December 202310
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202414
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
May 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
January 20248
December 202314
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Turner Street
    Total15
    Vehicle crime6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Stepney Way
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Anthony Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Newark Street
    Total9
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Solander Gardens
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Commercial Road
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Jubilee Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lindley Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Sidney Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Nelson Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wolsey Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lowood Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Clearbrook Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 14. Aylward Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Dunch Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Deancross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bromehead Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Clark Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Hungerford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Fenton Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tait Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Dellow Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Jamaica Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hardinge Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Sutton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Morris Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Shadwell Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 28. Damien Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Musbury Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Miranda Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1