MORTON CLOSE, E1 2QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 2QT

MORTON CLOSE, E1 2QT, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 163 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.69 per 1,000 population. This E1 2QT 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 2QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 2QT, encompassing approximately 15248 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)

E1 2QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anthony Street with total crimes: 12
  • Stepney Way with total crimes: 9
  • Solander Gardens with total crimes: 8

MORTON CLOSE, E1 2QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5210.698.33%
Anti-social behaviour423.41-41.67%
Vehicle crime122.759.09%
Public order100.790.00%
Theft from the person90.66-25.00%
Other theft90.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.5940.00%
Robbery60.46100.00%
Shoplifting60.39200.00%
Burglary40.3933.33%
Drugs30.26-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Other crime10.13-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7212.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences484.720.00%
Drugs153.150.00%
Theft from the person120.980.00%
Vehicle crime110.790.00%
Public order100.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.660.00%
Other crime40.33300.00%
Robbery30.260.00%
Burglary30.20200.00%
Shoplifting20.200.00%

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 crime10.130.00%
Burglary10.070.00%

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 offences30.39-94.00%
Other theft10.20-90.91%
Public order10.07-90.00%
Drugs10.07-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5011.351566.67%
Anti-social behaviour423.280.00%
Shoplifting142.750.00%
Burglary130.920.00%
Other theft110.851000.00%
Theft from the person100.72233.33%
Public order100.660.00%
Vehicle crime90.660.00%
Robbery70.590.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Drugs30.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

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 offences30.46-90.00%
Theft from the person30.20-40.00%
Other theft10.20-90.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6711.1534.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime171.97-5.56%
Other theft101.11-9.09%
Drugs70.6616.67%
Robbery70.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.46-46.15%
Public order70.46-12.50%
Theft from the person50.46-50.00%
Burglary50.33-16.67%
Shoplifting40.33300.00%
Bicycle theft30.26200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5011.67-13.79%
Violence and sexual offences453.280.00%
Vehicle crime182.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.1862.50%
Other theft110.85-45.00%
Theft from the person100.72-9.09%
Public order80.66-20.00%
Robbery70.5216.67%
Burglary60.4620.00%
Drugs60.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Other crime10.07-50.00%
Shoplifting10.07-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5812.6648.72%
Violence and sexual offences453.80-21.05%
Other theft202.9581.82%
Vehicle crime121.31-47.83%
Theft from the person110.7910.00%
Public order100.72-33.33%
Drugs90.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.5933.33%
Robbery60.520.00%
Burglary50.3966.67%
Shoplifting50.330.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.07-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5712.5332.56%
Anti-social behaviour393.74-36.07%
Vehicle crime232.5635.29%
Public order151.5150.00%
Other theft110.98-42.11%
Theft from the person100.7242.86%
Drugs90.66125.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.59100.00%
Robbery60.39200.00%
Shoplifting50.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Burglary30.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Other crime20.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6112.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences434.000.00%
Other theft192.820.00%
Vehicle crime171.250.00%
Shoplifting151.110.00%
Public order100.980.00%
Theft from the person70.660.00%
Drugs40.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.260.00%
Bicycle theft30.200.00%
Burglary30.200.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Robbery20.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202448
May 20243
April 202450
March 20243
January 202430
December 202345
November 202345
October 202357
September 202343

A total of 77 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
April 202410
March 20243
January 20245
December 202310
November 202311
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
May 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 20249
January 202417
December 202318
November 202312
October 202323
September 202317

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202414
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 202315

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 431 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202472
April 202442
January 202467
December 202350
November 202358
October 202339
September 202361

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 202413
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202410
December 202311
November 202320
October 202311
September 202319

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202415
May 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
January 20247
December 202313
November 20238
October 20236
September 20233

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Anthony Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stepney Way
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Jubilee Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sidney Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Turner Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Nelson Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lowood Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Clearbrook Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 11. Aylward Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Dunch Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Deancross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bromehead Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Clark Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hungerford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fenton Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tait Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Dellow Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hardinge Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Sutton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Morris Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Shadwell Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. Damien Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Musbury Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Miranda Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 27. Cavell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Timberland Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Angel Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Kinder Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1