E1 5AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 5AR

E1 5AR, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 294 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.07 per 1,000 population. This E1 5AR 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 5AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 5AR, encompassing approximately 8151 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E1 5AR area, explore the E1 5AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (81) incidents (-5.81% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (18.87% increase)
  • Public order: (30) incidents (114.29% increase)

E1 5AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 47
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 19
  • Underwood Road with total crimes: 18

E1 5AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8136.07-5.81%
Violence and sexual offences639.9418.87%
Public order307.73114.29%
Other theft233.6876.92%
Theft from the person202.8281.82%
Vehicle crime162.45128.57%
Criminal damage and arson161.96220.00%
Burglary101.9642.86%
Shoplifting91.2350.00%
Drugs91.10-18.18%
Bicycle theft81.10300.00%
Robbery60.98-45.45%
Other crime30.74200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8627.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences5310.551225.00%
Public order146.50250.00%
Other theft131.721200.00%
Theft from the person111.59266.67%
Robbery111.350.00%
Drugs111.351000.00%
Burglary71.350.00%
Vehicle crime70.860.00%
Shoplifting60.86500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order41.72-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences40.49-20.00%
Theft from the person30.49-75.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.12-66.67%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order144.17-26.32%
Theft from the person121.72-76.47%
Violence and sexual offences51.47-90.74%
Other theft30.61-90.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6532.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences547.97800.00%
Theft from the person516.62466.67%
Other theft306.26900.00%
Public order193.68216.67%
Drugs92.33125.00%
Burglary81.100.00%
Robbery70.980.00%
Bicycle theft70.860.00%
Vehicle crime60.860.00%
Shoplifting50.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person93.560.00%
Public order61.10500.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.740.00%
Drugs40.740.00%
Other theft30.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.12-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6131.41-1.61%
Anti-social behaviour537.4812.77%
Other theft306.5030.43%
Theft from the person293.68-12.12%
Burglary193.5646.15%
Robbery122.339.09%
Drugs111.4737.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.3525.00%
Public order101.23-58.33%
Bicycle theft101.23-9.09%
Possession of weapons51.23400.00%
Shoplifting40.61-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.49-81.82%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6232.02-28.74%
Anti-social behaviour477.61-32.86%
Theft from the person335.77-36.54%
Public order244.05-31.43%
Other theft232.94-53.06%
Burglary132.828.33%
Vehicle crime111.5957.14%
Bicycle theft111.3557.14%
Robbery111.3537.50%
Drugs81.35-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson80.9814.29%
Shoplifting70.980.00%
Other crime20.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8744.5327.94%
Anti-social behaviour7010.6737.25%
Theft from the person528.5957.58%
Other theft496.3868.97%
Public order356.0129.63%
Drugs144.29-48.15%
Burglary121.7233.33%
Robbery81.4714.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.98-12.50%
Shoplifting70.8640.00%
Bicycle theft70.86-36.36%
Vehicle crime70.86-53.33%
Other crime40.86300.00%
Possession of weapons40.49300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6835.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour518.340.00%
Theft from the person336.260.00%
Other theft294.050.00%
Drugs273.560.00%
Public order273.310.00%
Vehicle crime153.310.00%
Bicycle theft111.840.00%
Burglary91.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.100.00%
Robbery70.980.00%
Shoplifting50.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 453 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202486
April 202465
January 202453
December 202347
November 202370
October 202351

A total of 204 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
July 20241
May 20243
April 202430
March 20243
January 202430
December 202323
November 202349
October 202329

A total of 463 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202453
July 20244
May 20245
April 202454
March 20246
January 202461
December 202362
November 202387
October 202368

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20241
April 20249
March 20244
January 202411
December 20238
November 202314
October 202327

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
April 20247
January 202412
December 202311
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20248
January 202419
December 202313
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 253 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
July 20243
May 202412
April 202451
March 20249
January 202429
December 202333
November 202352
October 202333

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
April 20246
January 20242
December 202311
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 20242
January 202410
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20247
January 202410
December 202311
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 184 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202414
July 20244
May 202414
April 202419
March 20246
February 20241
January 202410
December 202324
November 202335
October 202327

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1 5AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total47
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Other theft13
    Public order13
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Underwood Road
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. East Mount Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Durward Street
    Total16
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Grimsby Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hemming Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Whitechapel
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Code Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Chicksand Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 11. Regal Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Fulbourne Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Brick Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pedley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Chilton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Shuttle Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. Lomas Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ramsey Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Weaver Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 20. Monthope Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Somerford Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Scott Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Surma Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Vallance Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 25. Coverley Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 26. Daplyn Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Davenant Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Vine Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 29. Collingwood Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Kelsey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1