E1 4GS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 4GS

E1 4GS, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 196 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.63 per 1,000 population. This E1 4GS 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 4GS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 4GS, encompassing approximately 7648 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-30.36% decrease)
  • Burglary: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)

E1 4GS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Stepney Green with total crimes: 14
  • Police Station with total crimes: 12

E1 4GS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5725.6318.75%
Anti-social behaviour397.45-30.36%
Burglary155.1087.50%
Vehicle crime131.9685.71%
Theft from the person131.7018.18%
Other theft101.7011.11%
Public order101.31-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson91.3112.50%
Shoplifting81.1860.00%
Drugs81.05-11.11%
Robbery61.05-14.29%
Bicycle theft50.78150.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5624.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences487.322300.00%
Public order136.280.00%
Theft from the person111.701000.00%
Other theft91.44350.00%
Drugs91.180.00%
Burglary81.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.05300.00%
Robbery71.050.00%
Vehicle crime70.920.00%
Shoplifting50.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Other theft20.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.26100.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.31-90.24%
Theft from the person30.52-83.33%
Drugs10.39-90.00%
Other theft10.13-95.00%
Public order10.13-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6728.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences418.764000.00%
Other theft205.36900.00%
Theft from the person182.61350.00%
Shoplifting142.350.00%
Burglary121.830.00%
Drugs101.57100.00%
Public order71.31250.00%
Robbery70.920.00%
Vehicle crime70.920.00%
Bicycle theft60.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.780.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs51.96-50.00%
Theft from the person40.65-80.95%
Public order20.52-80.00%
Other theft20.26-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-97.37%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5425.2335.00%
Violence and sexual offences387.06-15.56%
Theft from the person214.97-19.23%
Other theft162.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.09-16.67%
Drugs101.3142.86%
Public order101.31-33.33%
Burglary101.3142.86%
Vehicle crime81.31-33.33%
Bicycle theft61.05-45.45%
Shoplifting50.78-37.50%
Robbery20.65-84.62%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4529.03-15.09%
Anti-social behaviour405.88-11.11%
Theft from the person265.23100.00%
Other theft243.40-14.29%
Public order153.140.00%
Robbery131.9644.44%
Criminal damage and arson121.70200.00%
Vehicle crime121.57100.00%
Bicycle theft111.5722.22%
Shoplifting81.44166.67%
Burglary71.05-56.25%
Drugs70.9240.00%
Possession of weapons20.92100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5327.0612.77%
Anti-social behaviour456.93-21.05%
Other theft285.88100.00%
Burglary163.6677.78%
Public order152.09-6.25%
Theft from the person131.96-18.75%
Bicycle theft91.70-18.18%
Robbery91.18350.00%
Vehicle crime61.18-45.45%
Drugs50.78-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.65-42.86%
Shoplifting30.52-72.73%
Possession of weapons10.39-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5727.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences477.450.00%
Public order166.150.00%
Theft from the person162.090.00%
Other theft142.090.00%
Vehicle crime111.830.00%
Bicycle theft111.440.00%
Shoplifting111.440.00%
Burglary91.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.180.00%
Drugs60.920.00%
Possession of weapons50.780.00%
Robbery20.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20246
December 202311
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202414
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202448
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 202441
March 20241
January 202438
December 202345
November 202353
October 202347

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20247
January 20242
December 202313
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 202412
January 202410
December 20237
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 358 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202456
April 202467
January 202454
December 202340
November 202345
October 202357

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20242
May 20241
April 202420
March 20242
January 202416
December 202324
November 202328
October 202314

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20247
January 20248
December 202312
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20242
April 20244
January 202410
December 202312
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 126 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20241
May 20243
April 202418
March 20244
January 202421
December 202326
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202410
December 202315
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
May 20241
April 202410
March 20245
January 202410
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Robbery3
    Vehicle crime3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Stepney Green
    Total14
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bancroft Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Morpeth Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 7. Tollet Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Digby Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Beaumont Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Malcolm Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Birkbeck Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cleveland Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Edwin Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Buckhurst Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Witan Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Cornwall Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Usk Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Frimley Way
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Gibson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Wickford Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Malcolm Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Bacton Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Warley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Longnor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hayfield Passage
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Mile End Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mile End Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Globe Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Fox Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1