CANDLE STREET, E1 4RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 4RU

CANDLE STREET, E1 4RU, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.17 per 1,000 population. This E1 4RU 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 4RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 4RU, encompassing approximately 8397 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

E1 4RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Toby Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Ernest Street with total crimes: 7
  • Ben Jonson Road with total crimes: 7

CANDLE STREET, E1 4RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2814.17-15.15%
Violence and sexual offences223.33-8.33%
Burglary92.6228.57%
Criminal damage and arson91.0728.57%
Robbery81.0760.00%
Shoplifting80.95300.00%
Theft from the person80.95-11.11%
Bicycle theft70.950.00%
Other theft60.830.00%
Vehicle crime60.7120.00%
Public order50.71-37.50%
Other crime30.60200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3313.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.931100.00%
Theft from the person92.860.00%
Public order81.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.950.00%
Burglary70.830.00%
Drugs70.830.00%
Other theft60.830.00%
Robbery50.710.00%
Vehicle crime50.600.00%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.24-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2610.6073.33%
Violence and sexual offences163.10-56.76%
Vehicle crime91.91-25.00%
Theft from the person81.07166.67%
Other theft60.9520.00%
Burglary60.71-40.00%
Shoplifting60.71500.00%
Robbery50.71150.00%
Public order30.60-40.00%
Drugs30.36-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.3427.59%
Anti-social behaviour154.410.00%
Vehicle crime121.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.4366.67%
Burglary101.19900.00%
Drugs81.19300.00%
Public order50.9525.00%
Other theft50.60-44.44%
Possession of weapons30.6050.00%
Theft from the person30.36-76.92%
Robbery20.36-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.91-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour153.45-28.57%
Theft from the person131.7918.18%
Vehicle crime91.5512.50%
Other theft91.07-25.00%
Robbery71.07250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.83-25.00%
Public order40.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Drugs20.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Burglary10.12-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.2916.67%
Anti-social behaviour214.17-22.22%
Other theft122.500.00%
Theft from the person111.43450.00%
Vehicle crime81.31-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson80.9514.29%
Burglary70.950.00%
Public order60.8320.00%
Drugs60.7150.00%
Bicycle theft40.710.00%
Robbery20.48-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.570.00%
Other theft123.220.00%
Vehicle crime111.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.310.00%
Burglary70.830.00%
Public order50.830.00%
Drugs40.600.00%
Bicycle theft40.480.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Other crime20.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202433
April 202426
January 202415
December 202315
November 202321
October 202327

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202424
June 20242
April 202416
January 202437
December 202329
November 202335
October 202330

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20249
January 202412
December 20239
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20246
January 202410
December 20231
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20246
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20248
January 20243
December 202313
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1 4RU 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. Ernest Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ben Jonson Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Coltman Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stepney High Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Beaumont Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Emmott Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Shaw Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Maroon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Rhodeswell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Durham Row
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 20. Rectory Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Mile End Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Harford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Canal Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dongola Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 25. Halley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Galsworthy Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Elsa Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Pechora Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Solomon Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1