BUXTON STREET, E1 5AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 5AT

BUXTON STREET, E1 5AT, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 286 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.33 per 1,000 population. This E1 5AT 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 5AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 5AT, encompassing approximately 8581 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (89) incidents (-2.20% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (24.49% increase)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)

E1 5AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 50
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 19
  • Brick Lane with total crimes: 18

BUXTON STREET, E1 5AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8933.33-2.20%
Violence and sexual offences6110.3724.49%
Public order277.1168.75%
Other theft213.1575.00%
Vehicle crime172.45183.33%
Criminal damage and arson161.98220.00%
Burglary121.8650.00%
Theft from the person121.4033.33%
Drugs91.400.00%
Bicycle theft81.05700.00%
Shoplifting70.930.00%
Other crime40.82300.00%
Robbery30.47-57.14%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9125.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences4910.601125.00%
Public order165.71700.00%
Other theft121.861100.00%
Theft from the person91.40350.00%
Drugs91.05800.00%
Burglary81.050.00%
Robbery70.930.00%
Vehicle crime60.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.28-20.00%
Public order20.47-85.71%
Theft from the person20.23-83.33%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.12-50.00%
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 order143.85-22.22%
Theft from the person121.63-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.40-90.91%
Other theft20.58-92.59%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6729.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences557.81816.67%
Theft from the person406.41344.44%
Other theft274.66800.00%
Public order183.15200.00%
Drugs122.10200.00%
Burglary81.400.00%
Robbery70.930.00%
Vehicle crime70.820.00%
Bicycle theft60.820.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.230.00%

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 person93.380.00%
Public order61.05500.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.700.00%
Drugs40.700.00%
Other theft30.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.12-90.91%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5428.43-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour546.293.85%
Theft from the person386.2926.67%
Other theft294.4311.54%
Burglary143.3816.67%
Robbery121.6320.00%
Public order111.40-45.00%
Drugs101.2842.86%
Criminal damage and arson91.1780.00%
Bicycle theft51.05-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.58300.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-77.78%
Shoplifting20.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5828.55-34.09%
Anti-social behaviour526.76-25.71%
Theft from the person306.06-30.23%
Other theft263.50-52.73%
Public order203.03-39.39%
Burglary122.33-20.00%
Robbery101.4042.86%
Vehicle crime91.1728.57%
Bicycle theft81.05100.00%
Drugs70.93-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson50.82-44.44%
Shoplifting40.58100.00%
Other crime30.47-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8841.2537.50%
Anti-social behaviour7010.2532.08%
Other theft558.1652.78%
Theft from the person436.4126.47%
Public order335.0173.68%
Burglary153.8536.36%
Drugs131.75-51.85%
Criminal damage and arson91.510.00%
Vehicle crime71.05-53.33%
Robbery70.8275.00%
Other crime40.82100.00%
Bicycle theft40.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.47300.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6432.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour537.460.00%
Other theft366.180.00%
Theft from the person344.190.00%
Drugs273.960.00%
Public order193.150.00%
Vehicle crime152.210.00%
Burglary111.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.280.00%
Bicycle theft61.050.00%
Robbery40.700.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20248
January 202414
December 202312
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 212 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
July 20241
May 20242
April 202427
March 20243
January 202429
December 202326
November 202355
October 202336

A total of 476 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 68.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202491
April 202467
January 202454
December 202352
November 202370
October 202353

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 444 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202449
July 20244
May 20245
April 202455
March 20246
January 202454
December 202358
November 202388
October 202364

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
April 20247
January 20242
December 20239
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20241
April 202412
March 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 202313
October 202327

A total of 229 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20242
May 202412
April 202440
March 20249
January 202438
December 202330
November 202343
October 202334

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.86 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 20249
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 167 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202416
July 20242
May 202414
April 202418
March 20246
February 20241
January 202411
December 202320
November 202333
October 202319

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20247
January 202412
December 202310
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total50
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Other theft13
    Public order13
    Burglary3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    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. Brick Lane
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Underwood Road
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grimsby Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hemming Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Whitechapel
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Code Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Chicksand Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 10. Regal Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Fulbourne Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Pedley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Chilton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Shuttle Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Lomas Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Ramsey Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Weaver Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 18. Monthope Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Somerford Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Scott Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Surma Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Vallance Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 23. Coverley Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 24. Daplyn Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Davenant Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Vine Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. Kelsey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dunbridge Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Kerbela Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Buxton Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1