E1 4BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 4BW

E1 4BW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 189 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.11 per 1,000 population. This E1 4BW 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 4BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 4BW, encompassing approximately 10434 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (28.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)

E1 4BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Toby Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Stepney Green with total crimes: 14

E1 4BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5018.1128.21%
Anti-social behaviour394.79-18.75%
Shoplifting143.74100.00%
Theft from the person141.3416.67%
Vehicle crime111.3483.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.05100.00%
Burglary100.9625.00%
Other theft100.960.00%
Public order100.960.00%
Robbery80.96100.00%
Bicycle theft60.770.00%
Drugs50.57-44.44%
Other crime20.48100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4815.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences394.601850.00%
Theft from the person123.740.00%
Public order101.150.00%
Other theft100.96900.00%
Drugs90.960.00%
Burglary80.860.00%
Shoplifting70.770.00%
Vehicle crime60.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.57400.00%
Robbery40.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Other theft10.100.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.48-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences20.19-94.59%
Drugs10.19-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4516.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences374.310.00%
Theft from the person183.55500.00%
Other theft151.720.00%
Shoplifting121.440.00%
Burglary111.150.00%
Vehicle crime81.050.00%
Drugs70.770.00%
Robbery70.670.00%
Public order60.67500.00%
Bicycle theft40.570.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.38-82.35%
Public order10.29-85.71%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4916.4875.00%
Violence and sexual offences404.70-31.03%
Theft from the person173.83-32.00%
Other theft121.63-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson101.15-16.67%
Drugs100.9642.86%
Burglary90.96125.00%
Public order70.86-36.36%
Vehicle crime50.67-61.54%
Bicycle theft50.48-44.44%
Robbery30.48-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.29-33.33%
Shoplifting20.19-33.33%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5819.36-4.92%
Anti-social behaviour285.56-3.45%
Theft from the person252.6819.05%
Other theft212.40-16.00%
Vehicle crime132.0130.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.25500.00%
Public order111.1522.22%
Bicycle theft91.05-10.00%
Robbery80.860.00%
Drugs70.77133.33%
Burglary40.67-63.64%
Possession of weapons30.380.00%
Shoplifting30.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6118.4010.91%
Anti-social behaviour295.85-30.95%
Other theft252.7838.89%
Theft from the person212.4061.54%
Burglary112.01-8.33%
Bicycle theft101.050.00%
Vehicle crime100.9611.11%
Public order90.960.00%
Robbery80.86700.00%
Shoplifting30.77-62.50%
Drugs30.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5518.1114.58%
Anti-social behaviour425.27-6.67%
Other theft184.020.00%
Theft from the person131.7285.71%
Burglary121.25-7.69%
Bicycle theft101.15150.00%
Vehicle crime90.96-10.00%
Public order90.86-25.00%
Shoplifting80.86300.00%
Drugs60.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.57-69.23%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Robbery10.19-92.31%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4818.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour454.600.00%
Other theft184.310.00%
Burglary131.720.00%
Robbery131.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.250.00%
Public order121.250.00%
Vehicle crime101.150.00%
Theft from the person70.960.00%
Bicycle theft40.670.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202448
April 202445
January 202449
December 202328
November 202329
October 202342
September 202345

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20241
April 20241
January 202410
December 202312
November 20232
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 392 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202439
July 20242
May 20242
April 202437
January 202440
December 202358
November 202361
October 202355
September 202348

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20247
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 20231
September 202313

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
May 20241
April 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20248
January 20245
December 202313
November 202310
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202411
January 20249
December 20234
November 202311
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20241
April 202415
January 202412
December 202321
November 202325
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 202310
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202412
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 132 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
May 20242
April 202418
March 20243
January 202417
December 202325
November 202321
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 20246
March 20241
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1 4BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Toby Lane
    Total18
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Stepney Green
    Total14
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Bancroft Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total10
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Morpeth Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 8. Ernest Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tollet Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Beaumont Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Mile End Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Edwin Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shandy Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. White Horse Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Frimley Way
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Gibson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Warley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Longnor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mile End Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Globe Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Fox Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Massingham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Boyton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Rickman Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Leatherdale Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1