SOUTH QUAY SQUARE, E14 9RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E14 9RU

SOUTH QUAY SQUARE, E14 9RU, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 231 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.43 per 1,000 population. This E14 9RU 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 9RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E14 9RU, encompassing approximately 13250 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-2.17% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (123.53% increase)

E14 9RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canary Wharf with total crimes: 34
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Millharbour with total crimes: 22

SOUTH QUAY SQUARE, E14 9RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4517.43-2.17%
Violence and sexual offences443.4022.22%
Shoplifting383.32123.53%
Other theft242.87140.00%
Theft from the person141.8116.67%
Criminal damage and arson131.06333.33%
Public order130.988.33%
Burglary120.9850.00%
Vehicle crime100.91100.00%
Drugs80.750.00%
Robbery50.60150.00%
Bicycle theft20.38-33.33%
Other crime20.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4612.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.471100.00%
Shoplifting172.721600.00%
Public order121.28140.00%
Theft from the person120.91300.00%
Other theft100.91900.00%
Burglary80.750.00%
Vehicle crime50.600.00%
Bicycle theft30.38200.00%
Possession of weapons30.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.23200.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Robbery20.150.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order51.13400.00%
Theft from the person30.38-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences30.23-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.080.00%
Other theft10.08-75.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71.43-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences50.53-84.85%
Other theft40.38-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.08-97.92%
Public order10.08-91.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4816.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour483.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.621550.00%
Other theft242.49300.00%
Burglary131.811200.00%
Theft from the person130.98160.00%
Public order120.98140.00%
Vehicle crime110.910.00%
Robbery60.830.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Drugs30.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft61.51-76.00%
Public order50.45-70.59%
Theft from the person50.38-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.38-95.65%
Burglary10.15-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-88.89%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5921.0684.38%
Anti-social behaviour544.453.85%
Violence and sexual offences464.08-25.81%
Vehicle crime323.47128.57%
Other theft252.41-3.85%
Public order171.89-10.53%
Robbery121.28-7.69%
Theft from the person120.91-33.33%
Burglary100.9166.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.08-83.33%
Other crime10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6219.47-1.59%
Anti-social behaviour524.68-11.86%
Shoplifting323.920.00%
Other theft262.41-13.33%
Public order191.965.56%
Theft from the person181.4380.00%
Vehicle crime141.36-41.67%
Robbery131.06160.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.9828.57%
Burglary60.68-25.00%
Drugs60.45500.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6319.7018.87%
Anti-social behaviour594.75-10.61%
Shoplifting324.45-3.03%
Other theft302.41-30.23%
Vehicle crime242.2641.18%
Public order181.810.00%
Theft from the person101.3625.00%
Burglary80.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.60-36.36%
Robbery50.5325.00%
Bicycle theft20.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6620.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences534.980.00%
Other theft434.000.00%
Shoplifting333.250.00%
Public order182.490.00%
Vehicle crime171.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.280.00%
Theft from the person80.830.00%
Burglary80.600.00%
Bicycle theft40.600.00%
Robbery40.300.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 261 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202417
July 20241
May 20241
April 202448
January 202459
December 202332
November 202332
October 202333

A total of 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202436
July 20243
May 20245
April 202433
March 20242
January 202446
December 202362
November 202363
October 202353

A total of 370 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202446
April 202448
January 202454
December 202352
November 202359
October 202366

A total of 193 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202410
July 20241
May 20244
April 202424
March 20246
January 202425
December 202326
November 202330
October 202343

A total of 102 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 20243
May 20247
April 202413
March 20245
January 202412
December 202318
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 20245
May 20241
April 202412
March 20245
January 202417
December 202319
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202411
January 202432
December 202314
November 202324
October 202317

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 202413
March 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 202412
December 202313
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E14 9RU 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. Supermarket
    Total28
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Millharbour
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Harbour Exchange Square
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Heron Quays
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. North Colonnade
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Canada Square
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Admirals Way
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Manilla Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Skylines
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Pan Peninsula Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Park Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lanterns Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. South Colonnade
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mastmaker Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Marsh Wall
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Byng Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 20. Churchill Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Charter Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Havannah Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cassilis Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Harbour Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dockyard Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Cartier Circle
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. George Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. South Quay
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Lighterman'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Upper Bank Street
    Total1
    Other theft1