HARFORD STREET, E1 4SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 4SH

HARFORD STREET, E1 4SH, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.30 per 1,000 population. This E1 4SH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E1 postcode area, which has experienced 1007 crimes and a crime rate of 12.50 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E1 4SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 4SH, encompassing approximately 10308 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (1900.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)

E1 4SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Hospital with total crimes: 14
  • Ernest Street with total crimes: 13

HARFORD STREET, E1 4SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4416.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences404.271900.00%
Theft from the person173.880.00%
Public order131.650.00%
Shoplifting111.260.00%
Other theft101.07900.00%
Burglary90.970.00%
Drugs80.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.78500.00%
Robbery60.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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 offences20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Other theft10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.190.00%

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 person20.49-90.48%
Violence and sexual offences20.19-94.12%
Drugs10.19-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.300.00%
Theft from the person212.81600.00%
Shoplifting122.040.00%
Burglary101.160.00%
Other theft100.970.00%
Robbery90.970.00%
Vehicle crime90.870.00%
Public order60.87500.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
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 person30.39-81.25%
Public order10.29-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5316.39-5.36%
Anti-social behaviour225.1422.22%
Theft from the person162.13-51.52%
Other theft161.55-23.81%
Drugs121.5571.43%
Burglary101.16233.33%
Criminal damage and arson90.97-35.71%
Vehicle crime90.87-30.77%
Public order70.87-12.50%
Robbery70.68-56.25%
Bicycle theft30.68-66.67%
Shoplifting30.29-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.29-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5620.661.82%
Theft from the person335.4317.86%
Other theft213.20-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.04-14.29%
Robbery161.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.5555.56%
Vehicle crime131.3662.50%
Shoplifting121.2620.00%
Bicycle theft91.160.00%
Public order80.87-38.46%
Drugs70.7816.67%
Burglary30.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5519.2114.58%
Theft from the person285.34154.55%
Other theft252.72-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour212.43-36.36%
Public order132.0444.44%
Shoplifting101.2611.11%
Criminal damage and arson90.970.00%
Bicycle theft90.870.00%
Robbery80.87300.00%
Vehicle crime80.78-11.11%
Burglary60.78-45.45%
Drugs60.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4817.95-9.43%
Anti-social behaviour334.66-28.26%
Other theft283.2075.00%
Theft from the person112.72120.00%
Burglary111.07-21.43%
Vehicle crime91.07-18.18%
Public order90.87-25.00%
Bicycle theft90.87350.00%
Shoplifting90.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.87-25.00%
Drugs60.8750.00%
Robbery20.58-77.78%
Other crime10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5318.43-22.06%
Anti-social behaviour465.1453.33%
Other theft164.46-27.27%
Burglary141.5555.56%
Public order121.3620.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.161100.00%
Vehicle crime111.1622.22%
Robbery91.0728.57%
Theft from the person50.87-37.50%
Drugs40.49-55.56%
Shoplifting30.39-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6817.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour306.600.00%
Other theft222.910.00%
Public order102.130.00%
Burglary90.970.00%
Drugs90.870.00%
Vehicle crime90.870.00%
Theft from the person80.870.00%
Robbery70.780.00%
Bicycle theft40.680.00%
Shoplifting40.390.00%
Possession of weapons30.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202410
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236
October 202311
September 202314
August 20239

A total of 413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.55 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 202434
January 202453
December 202356
November 202355
October 202348
September 202353
August 202368

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
May 20241
April 20243
January 202412
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234
August 20239

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202444
April 202429
January 202422
December 202318
November 202321
October 202333
September 202346
August 202330

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 20246
March 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313
October 20239
September 202312
August 202310

A total of 144 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
May 20242
April 202421
March 20243
January 202416
December 202333
November 202328
October 202311
September 20235
August 20238

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
April 20241
January 20249
December 202314
November 20239
October 20239
September 202312
August 20231

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20241
April 202410
January 202416
December 202321
November 202325
October 202328
September 202316
August 202322

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20249
January 20249
December 202313
November 20238
October 20239
September 202311
August 20239

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20249
January 20247
December 202316
November 20238
October 20232
September 20239
August 20237

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202412
January 20243
December 202312
November 202310
October 20239
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239
September 20232
August 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Ernest Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Stepney Green
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Eric Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Shandy Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A11
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mile End Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Ben Jonson Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Stepney Green (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Bancroft Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Harford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Toby Lane
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Eastbury Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Copperfield Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Beaumont Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Emmott Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Halley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Rectory Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Beaumont Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Frimley Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Alderney Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lawton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Midlothian Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Whitman Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 27. White Tower Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Candle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. White Horse Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Mile End Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1