SMITHY STREET, E1 3HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 3HW

SMITHY STREET, E1 3HW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 184 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.94 per 1,000 population. This E1 3HW 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 3HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 3HW, encompassing approximately 14214 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E1 3HW area, explore the E1 3HW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-13.21% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (300.00% increase)

E1 3HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Raven Row with total crimes: 20
  • Stepney Way with total crimes: 14
  • Maples Place with total crimes: 12

SMITHY STREET, E1 3HW 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 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4812.94-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour463.38-13.21%
Vehicle crime163.24300.00%
Other theft131.13225.00%
Public order120.919.09%
Burglary110.8457.14%
Drugs110.77120.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.77150.00%
Robbery60.7050.00%
Theft from the person50.42-44.44%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Bicycle theft20.14100.00%
Shoplifting20.14-60.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5311.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences503.730.00%
Public order113.520.00%
Theft from the person90.770.00%
Burglary70.63600.00%
Drugs50.490.00%
Shoplifting50.350.00%
Other theft40.350.00%
Vehicle crime40.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.280.00%
Robbery40.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.14-95.35%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6513.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences434.574200.00%
Other theft143.030.00%
Theft from the person120.980.00%
Public order120.840.00%
Vehicle crime110.840.00%
Drugs100.770.00%
Burglary100.700.00%
Shoplifting70.700.00%
Bicycle theft30.490.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.07-97.37%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7413.4448.00%
Violence and sexual offences385.218.57%
Vehicle crime162.676.67%
Other theft161.13-11.11%
Drugs131.1344.44%
Criminal damage and arson90.91-18.18%
Theft from the person70.63-56.25%
Burglary60.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.42-55.56%
Public order30.28-80.00%
Robbery30.21-57.14%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5014.42-13.79%
Violence and sexual offences353.52-37.50%
Other theft182.46-18.18%
Theft from the person161.2760.00%
Public order151.1325.00%
Vehicle crime151.0650.00%
Burglary121.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.8437.50%
Bicycle theft90.7780.00%
Drugs90.6328.57%
Robbery70.6316.67%
Shoplifting60.49100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5814.4911.54%
Violence and sexual offences564.089.80%
Other theft223.944.76%
Public order121.55-29.41%
Vehicle crime100.84-54.55%
Theft from the person100.7011.11%
Criminal damage and arson80.70100.00%
Burglary80.56-11.11%
Drugs70.5616.67%
Robbery60.49500.00%
Bicycle theft50.42-44.44%
Shoplifting30.35-25.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour5214.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences513.660.00%
Vehicle crime223.590.00%
Other theft211.550.00%
Public order171.480.00%
Bicycle theft91.200.00%
Burglary90.630.00%
Theft from the person90.630.00%
Drugs60.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.420.00%
Shoplifting40.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 202414
January 202416
December 202318
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202412
January 20243
December 202315
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202450
June 20242
April 202443
March 20241
January 202438
December 202335
November 202356
October 202351

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 202411
January 202416
December 202315
November 202310
October 202322

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20241
April 202410
January 20246
December 202312
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202410
January 202413
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 398 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202453
April 202465
January 202474
December 202350
November 202358
October 202352

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 68 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 202412
January 20247
December 202316
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1 3HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Raven Row
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Stepney Way
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Maples Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Jubilee Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lindley Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Wolsey Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Darling Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Assembly Passage
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Stepney Green
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Morecambe Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eastbury Terrace
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beaumont Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Clearbrook Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 14. Aylward Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Clark Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Cleveland Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Bardsey Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Wickham Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Beaumont Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Jamaica Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Seagrave Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Damien Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Musbury Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Miranda Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 25. Cavell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Adelina Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Smithy Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Diggon Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Copley Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1