BANCROFT ROAD, E1 4BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 4BX

BANCROFT ROAD, E1 4BX, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 199 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.25 per 1,000 population. This E1 4BX 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 4BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 4BX, encompassing approximately 6804 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (1.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-42.37% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)

E1 4BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Stepney Green with total crimes: 14

BANCROFT ROAD, E1 4BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6229.251.64%
Anti-social behaviour349.11-42.37%
Public order165.0060.00%
Theft from the person152.3536.36%
Vehicle crime142.2075.00%
Burglary122.06100.00%
Other theft111.7657.14%
Shoplifting81.6260.00%
Drugs81.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1814.29%
Robbery41.18-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.59200.00%
Other crime30.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6127.782950.00%
Anti-social behaviour598.960.00%
Theft from the person118.670.00%
Public order101.620.00%
Vehicle crime81.470.00%
Drugs81.180.00%
Other theft71.18600.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.03600.00%
Burglary61.030.00%
Shoplifting50.880.00%
Robbery50.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

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 offences20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-50.00%

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 person20.73-84.62%
Violence and sexual offences20.29-96.49%
Drugs10.29-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6130.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences578.960.00%
Other theft188.380.00%
Theft from the person132.65333.33%
Shoplifting101.910.00%
Vehicle crime81.470.00%
Drugs81.180.00%
Burglary71.180.00%
Public order71.03600.00%
Robbery71.030.00%
Bicycle theft61.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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 person30.59-83.33%
Public order10.44-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5128.81-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour497.5025.64%
Other theft197.20-9.52%
Theft from the person182.7928.57%
Criminal damage and arson122.65-14.29%
Public order91.76-43.75%
Vehicle crime91.32-25.00%
Burglary81.32-11.11%
Drugs71.18-22.22%
Bicycle theft51.03-54.55%
Shoplifting50.730.00%
Robbery20.73-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6633.21-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour399.7011.43%
Other theft215.73-22.22%
Public order163.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson142.35180.00%
Theft from the person142.06-6.67%
Vehicle crime122.0633.33%
Bicycle theft111.7610.00%
Burglary91.62-43.75%
Drugs91.3280.00%
Robbery81.320.00%
Shoplifting51.18150.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7432.047.25%
Anti-social behaviour3510.88-37.50%
Other theft275.1458.82%
Burglary163.9733.33%
Theft from the person152.35-11.76%
Public order122.209.09%
Bicycle theft101.76-23.08%
Vehicle crime91.4712.50%
Robbery81.32700.00%
Drugs51.18-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.73-28.57%
Shoplifting20.73-81.82%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6934.2421.05%
Anti-social behaviour5610.14-21.13%
Other theft178.23-22.73%
Theft from the person172.5088.89%
Bicycle theft132.50550.00%
Burglary121.9171.43%
Shoplifting111.7683.33%
Public order111.62-42.11%
Vehicle crime81.62-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.18-46.15%
Drugs61.03-25.00%
Possession of weapons50.88400.00%
Robbery10.73-90.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7134.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences5710.430.00%
Other theft228.380.00%
Public order193.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.790.00%
Robbery101.910.00%
Theft from the person91.470.00%
Vehicle crime91.320.00%
Drugs81.320.00%
Burglary71.180.00%
Shoplifting61.030.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202461
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202457
January 202451
December 202366
November 202374
October 202369
September 202357

A total of 404 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202459
April 202461
January 202449
December 202339
November 202335
October 202356
September 202371

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 202316
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 143 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20241
April 202418
January 202419
December 202321
November 202327
October 202317
September 202322

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 20248
January 20249
December 202312
November 20239
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 202310
October 202313
September 20232

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20247
January 20242
December 20238
November 20238
October 20231
September 202310

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202410
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 117 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
May 20242
April 202413
March 20243
January 202418
December 202314
November 202315
October 202317
September 20239

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
April 20247
March 20241
January 20249
December 202316
November 202312
October 202311
September 202319

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
May 20241
April 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
April 20242
January 202412
December 202314
November 20235
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Robbery3
    Vehicle crime3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Stepney Green
    Total14
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Bancroft Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Morpeth Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 8. Tollet Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Digby Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Smart Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Malcolm Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Edwin Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cornwall Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Usk Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Frimley Way
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Gibson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Wickford Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Malcolm Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Stainsbury Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bacton Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Warley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Longnor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mile End Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mile End Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Globe Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Fox Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Massingham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Boyton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Wessex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1