E14 5AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E14 5AQ

E14 5AQ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.21 per 1,000 population. This E14 5AQ 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 5AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E14 5AQ, encompassing approximately 3558 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (70.37% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (227.27% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)

E14 5AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canary Wharf with total crimes: 34
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17

E14 5AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4647.2170.37%
Shoplifting3612.93227.27%
Violence and sexual offences2710.1235.00%
Other theft217.59133.33%
Theft from the person125.9020.00%
Drugs73.37600.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.97250.00%
Public order71.970.00%
Vehicle crime21.970.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2726.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences207.59300.00%
Shoplifting115.621000.00%
Theft from the person103.09233.33%
Other theft92.81800.00%
Public order72.5340.00%
Other crime31.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.06-28.57%
Public order51.4066.67%
Theft from the person31.40-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-85.71%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77.59-58.82%
Violence and sexual offences71.97-68.18%
Theft from the person71.97-30.00%
Public order31.97-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Shoplifting10.56-97.37%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3841.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences2210.681000.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.180.00%
Other theft175.34112.50%
Public order134.78160.00%
Theft from the person103.65100.00%
Burglary82.81700.00%
Vehicle crime72.250.00%
Robbery61.97500.00%
Bicycle theft31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft86.74-52.94%
Public order52.25-72.22%
Theft from the person51.40-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-77.78%
Violence and sexual offences20.56-93.75%
Robbery10.56-88.89%
Burglary10.28-85.71%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5356.7696.30%
Violence and sexual offences3214.89-25.58%
Anti-social behaviour318.99-6.06%
Public order188.71-5.26%
Other theft175.066.25%
Theft from the person164.78-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson94.50-10.00%
Robbery92.53-10.00%
Vehicle crime72.53-22.22%
Burglary71.97133.33%
Bicycle theft21.970.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4353.6719.44%
Anti-social behaviour3312.080.00%
Shoplifting279.27-10.00%
Public order197.5946.15%
Theft from the person175.3441.67%
Other theft164.78-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson104.5042.86%
Robbery102.8166.67%
Vehicle crime92.810.00%
Burglary32.53-25.00%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3650.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour3310.120.00%
Shoplifting309.270.00%
Other theft288.430.00%
Public order137.870.00%
Theft from the person123.650.00%
Vehicle crime93.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.530.00%
Robbery61.970.00%
Burglary41.690.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202427
April 202419
January 202431
December 202333
November 202333

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202420
July 20245
May 20247
April 202422
March 20242
January 202432
December 202343
November 202336

A total of 92 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20243
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
January 202416
December 202317
November 202312

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
July 20241
May 20247
April 202417
March 20248
January 202417
December 202316
November 202328

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
May 20243
April 202413
March 20245
January 202418
December 202319
November 202313

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20249
December 202310
November 20236

A total of 197 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 202438
January 202453
December 202327
November 202330

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E14 5AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Canary Wharf
    Total34
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting6
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heron Quays
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Stoneyard Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Park Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. North Colonnade
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Canada Square
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Park Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hale Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. South Colonnade
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. West India Quay
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 15. Churchill Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Simpson'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Finchs Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Poplar
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Dolphin Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cartier Circle
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Upper Bank Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Montgomery Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1