BOTANIC SQUARE, E14 0LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E14 0LH

BOTANIC SQUARE, E14 0LH, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.96 per 1,000 population. This E14 0LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E14 postcode area, which has experienced 1165 crimes and a crime rate of 10.83 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E14 0LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E14 0LH, encompassing approximately 4261 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E14 0LH area, explore the E14 0LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (50) incidents (733.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-25.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)

E14 0LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 51
  • Lower Lea Crossing with total crimes: 12
  • Brunel Street with total crimes: 12

BOTANIC SQUARE, E14 0LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5034.96733.33%
Violence and sexual offences2911.73-25.64%
Anti-social behaviour146.80-17.65%
Vehicle crime123.2850.00%
Other theft102.82100.00%
Public order92.3550.00%
Burglary62.11200.00%
Theft from the person61.410.00%
Robbery41.41300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.821200.00%
Anti-social behaviour179.150.00%
Vehicle crime83.990.00%
Theft from the person61.88500.00%
Public order61.41500.00%
Shoplifting61.410.00%
Other theft51.410.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.41-25.00%
Public order10.70-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.23-80.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53.75-66.67%
Public order41.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.94-75.00%
Other theft20.94-71.43%
Robbery10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.491500.00%
Theft from the person153.75275.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.520.00%
Other theft72.58600.00%
Vehicle crime61.640.00%
Burglary41.410.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.64-60.00%
Other theft10.94-95.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-96.77%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3126.510.00%
Other theft207.27185.71%
Burglary164.69220.00%
Vehicle crime133.75-13.33%
Theft from the person103.0566.67%
Public order72.3575.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.64-70.59%
Criminal damage and arson41.1733.33%
Drugs30.94200.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.2972.22%
Anti-social behaviour177.27142.86%
Vehicle crime153.9936.36%
Other theft73.52-30.00%
Theft from the person61.64-72.73%
Burglary51.41400.00%
Public order41.17-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9450.00%
Robbery30.70200.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2219.2469.23%
Violence and sexual offences185.16-10.00%
Vehicle crime114.2210.00%
Other theft102.58-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour72.35-66.67%
Public order51.64-16.67%
Shoplifting31.17200.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-75.00%
Burglary10.47-80.00%
Robbery10.23-87.50%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2126.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.930.00%
Other theft174.690.00%
Theft from the person133.990.00%
Vehicle crime103.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.350.00%
Robbery81.880.00%
Public order61.880.00%
Burglary51.410.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20244
January 202416
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
April 202411
January 20245
December 202317
November 20237
October 202321

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20246
January 202413
December 202315
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202439
July 20243
May 20244
April 202416
March 20241
January 202431
December 202331
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
January 202420
December 20237
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 88 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
May 20245
April 202415
March 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 202322
October 202313

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E14 0LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total51
    Shoplifting42
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lower Lea Crossing
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Brunel Street
    Total12
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Wharfside Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Canning Town Bus Station
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newport Avenue
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Portree Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Hope Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Oregano Drive
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leamouth Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Canning Town
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. Clarkson Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 13. Caxton Street North
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. A1263
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lanrick Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Pilgrims Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Emily Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Peto Street North
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Orchard Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Sorrel Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Shirley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1