ESSIAN STREET, E1 4QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 4QE

ESSIAN STREET, E1 4QE, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 123 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.05 per 1,000 population. This E1 4QE 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 4QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 4QE, encompassing approximately 8171 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)

E1 4QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Toby Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Geoffrey Chaucer Way with total crimes: 10
  • Ernest Street with total crimes: 7

ESSIAN STREET, E1 4QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2615.05-40.91%
Violence and sexual offences213.18-19.23%
Bicycle theft122.571100.00%
Theft from the person121.479.09%
Burglary91.4712.50%
Shoplifting91.10350.00%
Robbery71.1075.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8640.00%
Other theft60.8620.00%
Public order50.73-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.61-20.00%
Other crime30.4950.00%
Drugs20.37-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4415.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences265.381200.00%
Theft from the person113.180.00%
Burglary81.350.00%
Public order70.980.00%
Drugs60.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.730.00%
Vehicle crime50.610.00%
Other theft50.610.00%
Robbery40.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.240.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.24-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2711.1435.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.30-65.00%
Theft from the person101.71233.33%
Vehicle crime91.22-18.18%
Burglary71.10-30.00%
Robbery60.86200.00%
Shoplifting60.73500.00%
Other theft50.73-50.00%
Public order40.61-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.49-50.00%
Drugs10.24-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.3053.85%
Anti-social behaviour204.8925.00%
Vehicle crime112.4583.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.3566.67%
Other theft101.22-16.67%
Burglary101.22400.00%
Drugs71.22133.33%
Public order50.86-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.6133.33%
Theft from the person30.49-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Robbery20.24-80.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.46-21.21%
Anti-social behaviour163.18-15.79%
Theft from the person151.9615.38%
Other theft121.84-14.29%
Robbery101.47400.00%
Public order81.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.73-40.00%
Drugs30.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.37-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Burglary20.24-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.1737.50%
Anti-social behaviour194.04-40.62%
Other theft142.33-26.32%
Theft from the person131.711200.00%
Vehicle crime101.5911.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.2214.29%
Bicycle theft70.980.00%
Public order60.860.00%
Burglary60.73-33.33%
Drugs60.73200.00%
Robbery20.730.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3215.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.920.00%
Other theft192.940.00%
Vehicle crime92.330.00%
Burglary91.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.100.00%
Bicycle theft70.860.00%
Public order60.860.00%
Shoplifting30.730.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202444
April 202427
January 202420
December 202316
November 202319
October 202332

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202426
June 20242
April 202414
January 202440
December 202326
November 202333
October 202324

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20247
January 202410
December 20232
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
October 20232

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20245
January 202410
December 202312
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20249
January 202411
December 20236
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20246
January 20242
December 202310
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20246
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202410
January 20243
December 202315
November 202313
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Toby Lane
    Total18
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Geoffrey Chaucer Way
    Total10
    Bicycle theft4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Ernest Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ben Jonson Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Coltman Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Candle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Copperfield Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Eric Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Mossford Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Shandy Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bohn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 13. White Horse Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Midlothian Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mile End Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Emmott Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Wager Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Maroon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Durham Row
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 20. Rectory Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Harford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Canal Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dongola Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 24. Halley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Galsworthy Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Elsa Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Pechora Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Solomon Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Whitehorse Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1