ERNEST STREET, E1 4LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 4LS

ERNEST STREET, E1 4LS, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 191 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.37 per 1,000 population. This E1 4LS 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 4LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 4LS, encompassing approximately 13291 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E1 4LS area, explore the E1 4LS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (4.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-31.91% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)

E1 4LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Stepney Green with total crimes: 19
  • Toby Lane with total crimes: 18

ERNEST STREET, E1 4LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5114.374.08%
Anti-social behaviour323.84-31.91%
Theft from the person162.416.67%
Shoplifting141.20250.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.0533.33%
Robbery110.90450.00%
Burglary110.8357.14%
Public order110.83-15.38%
Other theft100.8325.00%
Vehicle crime90.7550.00%
Bicycle theft60.680.00%
Drugs50.45-50.00%
Other crime30.3850.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4913.022350.00%
Anti-social behaviour473.690.00%
Theft from the person153.540.00%
Public order131.130.00%
Drugs100.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.75800.00%
Other theft80.68700.00%
Burglary70.600.00%
Vehicle crime60.530.00%
Shoplifting40.450.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Robbery20.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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 offences20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Other theft10.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.150.00%

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 person20.38-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.15-94.87%
Drugs10.15-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3912.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences392.933800.00%
Theft from the person202.93566.67%
Other theft141.500.00%
Shoplifting111.050.00%
Burglary100.830.00%
Vehicle crime90.750.00%
Public order60.68500.00%
Drugs60.450.00%
Robbery60.450.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.080.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.38-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-98.11%
Public order10.08-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5313.02-11.67%
Anti-social behaviour293.9916.00%
Theft from the person182.18-25.00%
Other theft131.35-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson110.98-21.43%
Vehicle crime100.83-33.33%
Burglary100.75100.00%
Drugs100.75100.00%
Public order90.75-10.00%
Bicycle theft40.68-55.56%
Robbery30.30-66.67%
Shoplifting20.23-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.15-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6015.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour254.51-21.88%
Theft from the person241.884.35%
Other theft211.81-22.22%
Vehicle crime151.5887.50%
Criminal damage and arson141.13180.00%
Public order101.05-23.08%
Robbery90.7528.57%
Bicycle theft90.68-10.00%
Shoplifting70.68133.33%
Burglary50.53-50.00%
Drugs50.3825.00%
Possession of weapons30.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6015.2025.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.51-23.81%
Other theft272.4122.73%
Theft from the person232.0391.67%
Public order131.7344.44%
Burglary100.98-16.67%
Bicycle theft100.75-16.67%
Vehicle crime80.75-11.11%
Robbery70.60250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.53-28.57%
Drugs40.38-33.33%
Shoplifting30.30-72.73%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour423.610.00%
Other theft223.160.00%
Burglary121.660.00%
Bicycle theft120.900.00%
Theft from the person120.900.00%
Shoplifting110.900.00%
Vehicle crime90.830.00%
Public order90.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.680.00%
Drugs60.530.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202447
April 202439
January 202429
December 202325
November 202332
October 202342

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20241
April 20241
January 202411
December 202314
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202449
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 202439
March 20241
January 202453
December 202360
November 202360
October 202348

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20249
January 202410
December 202315
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
May 20241
April 20246
January 202410
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 202410
January 202410
December 20235
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241
April 202414
January 202413
December 202321
November 202327
October 202322

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 202411
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 133 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
May 20242
April 202420
March 20243
January 202418
December 202324
November 202323
October 202312

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
April 20246
March 20241
January 20249
December 202310
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1 4LS 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. Stepney Green
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Toby Lane
    Total18
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total10
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bancroft Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Ernest Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ben Jonson Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Tollet Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Stepney High Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Candle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Beaumont Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Mile End Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Shandy Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Bohn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 19. White Horse Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Frimley Way
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Emmott Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Durham Row
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 23. Tinsley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Rectory Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Hayfield Passage
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Mile End Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Massingham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Boyton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Harford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Canal Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1