E1 4RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 4RQ

E1 4RQ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 192 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.45 per 1,000 population. This E1 4RQ 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 4RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 4RQ, encompassing approximately 10405 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (28.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)

E1 4RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 20
  • Toby Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17

E1 4RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4918.4528.95%
Anti-social behaviour254.71-37.50%
Theft from the person222.4022.22%
Shoplifting202.1181.82%
Burglary111.9222.22%
Other theft111.060.00%
Robbery101.06150.00%
Bicycle theft100.960.00%
Public order100.96-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.9650.00%
Vehicle crime70.86133.33%
Drugs50.67-28.57%
Other crime30.48200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4015.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences383.841800.00%
Theft from the person183.650.00%
Public order121.730.00%
Other theft111.151000.00%
Shoplifting111.060.00%
Burglary91.060.00%
Drugs70.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.67500.00%
Robbery40.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
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 person20.48-91.30%
Violence and sexual offences20.19-94.44%
Drugs10.19-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.460.00%
Theft from the person232.98666.67%
Shoplifting122.210.00%
Burglary101.150.00%
Other theft100.960.00%
Robbery90.960.00%
Vehicle crime90.860.00%
Public order60.86500.00%
Drugs40.580.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

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 person30.38-81.25%
Public order10.29-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5115.76-7.27%
Anti-social behaviour194.900.00%
Theft from the person161.83-54.29%
Other theft151.54-25.00%
Drugs121.449.09%
Robbery101.15-41.18%
Burglary100.96400.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.96-42.86%
Vehicle crime80.77-46.67%
Public order70.77-12.50%
Bicycle theft30.67-66.67%
Shoplifting30.29-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.29-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5521.14-1.79%
Theft from the person355.2912.90%
Other theft203.36-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour191.9211.76%
Robbery171.83112.50%
Vehicle crime151.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.4455.56%
Shoplifting121.3520.00%
Drugs111.15120.00%
Bicycle theft91.0612.50%
Public order80.86-27.27%
Possession of weapons30.770.00%
Burglary20.29-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5618.4516.67%
Theft from the person315.38158.33%
Other theft232.98-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.21-43.33%
Public order111.6337.50%
Shoplifting101.0611.11%
Vehicle crime90.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.86-10.00%
Robbery80.86300.00%
Bicycle theft80.77-20.00%
Burglary50.77-54.55%
Drugs50.48-37.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4817.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour304.610.00%
Other theft252.880.00%
Theft from the person122.400.00%
Burglary111.150.00%
Bicycle theft101.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.960.00%
Vehicle crime90.960.00%
Shoplifting90.860.00%
Drugs80.860.00%
Public order80.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Robbery20.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202440
April 202431
January 202419
December 202319
November 202317
October 202330

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202438
July 20242
May 20242
April 202436
January 202451
December 202355
November 202356
October 202348

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20249
January 202410
December 202317
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
May 20241
April 20244
January 202412
December 202311
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20249
January 20248
December 202315
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
April 20241
January 20243
December 20239
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 202314
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
April 202412
January 20243
December 202312
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202410
January 202410
December 20232
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20241
April 202410
January 202415
December 202320
November 202323
October 202325

A total of 162 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
May 20242
April 202423
March 20243
January 202416
December 202335
November 202331
October 202312

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
April 20246
March 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1 4RQ 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. Toby Lane
    Total18
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stepney Green
    Total14
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Wentworth Mews
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Bancroft Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Ernest Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tollet Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Eastbury Terrace
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beaumont Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Candle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Copperfield Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Beaumont Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Eric Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Mossford Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    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. Longnor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Midlothian Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mile End Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Emmott Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Mile End Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Bradwell Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Clinton Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 28. Lawton Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Harford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Canal Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1