E1 5BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 5BU

E1 5BU, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 279 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.72 per 1,000 population. This E1 5BU 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 5BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 5BU, encompassing approximately 7205 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (83) incidents (-1.19% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (18.00% increase)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)

E1 5BU 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
  • Brick Lane with total crimes: 18

E1 5BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8338.72-1.19%
Violence and sexual offences5911.5218.00%
Public order258.1956.25%
Other theft233.47130.00%
Vehicle crime173.19142.86%
Criminal damage and arson162.36166.67%
Theft from the person142.2227.27%
Burglary111.9457.14%
Drugs111.53-35.29%
Shoplifting71.53250.00%
Bicycle theft60.970.00%
Robbery40.83-60.00%
Other crime30.56200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8430.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences5011.661150.00%
Drugs176.941600.00%
Public order162.36300.00%
Theft from the person112.22266.67%
Robbery101.530.00%
Other theft101.39900.00%
Vehicle crime71.390.00%
Burglary70.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.970.00%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

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 order41.94-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences40.56-20.00%
Theft from the person30.56-75.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.14-75.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

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 order144.86-30.00%
Theft from the person121.94-68.42%
Violence and sexual offences51.67-91.07%
Other theft40.69-84.62%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6234.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences568.60833.33%
Theft from the person387.77322.22%
Other theft265.27766.67%
Public order203.61233.33%
Drugs112.78175.00%
Burglary81.530.00%
Vehicle crime71.110.00%
Bicycle theft70.970.00%
Robbery60.970.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%

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 person94.020.00%
Public order61.25500.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.830.00%
Drugs40.830.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.14-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5632.48-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour497.77-7.55%
Theft from the person326.8010.34%
Other theft234.4427.78%
Burglary183.1928.57%
Drugs132.5062.50%
Robbery121.8050.00%
Public order81.67-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1114.29%
Possession of weapons51.11400.00%
Bicycle theft40.69-50.00%
Shoplifting30.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-84.62%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6034.00-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour538.33-20.90%
Theft from the person297.36-30.95%
Public order204.02-37.50%
Other theft182.78-58.14%
Burglary142.5040.00%
Vehicle crime131.9485.71%
Bicycle theft81.8060.00%
Drugs81.11-33.33%
Robbery81.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.110.00%
Shoplifting40.9733.33%
Other crime20.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8845.8035.38%
Anti-social behaviour6712.2124.07%
Other theft439.3072.00%
Theft from the person425.9750.00%
Public order325.830.00%
Drugs124.44-57.14%
Burglary101.6711.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime70.97-50.00%
Robbery60.970.00%
Bicycle theft50.83-44.44%
Other crime40.69100.00%
Possession of weapons40.56300.00%
Shoplifting30.56-40.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6540.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour549.020.00%
Public order327.490.00%
Theft from the person284.440.00%
Drugs283.890.00%
Other theft253.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.470.00%
Vehicle crime141.940.00%
Burglary91.940.00%
Bicycle theft91.250.00%
Robbery61.250.00%
Shoplifting50.830.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 452 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202484
April 202462
January 202449
December 202353
November 202367
October 202354

A total of 176 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
July 20241
May 20244
April 202426
March 20243
January 202423
December 202318
November 202343
October 202325

A total of 449 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202450
July 20244
May 20245
April 202456
March 20246
January 202456
December 202360
November 202388
October 202365

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20248
January 202418
December 202314
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 105 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 20241
April 202411
March 20244
January 202413
December 20238
November 202312
October 202328

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
April 20247
January 20242
December 202313
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 218 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 20243
May 202412
April 202438
March 20249
January 202432
December 202329
November 202342
October 202328

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 20246
January 202412
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
July 20244
May 202414
April 202420
March 20246
February 20241
January 20248
December 202320
November 202332
October 202332

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239

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 5BU 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. 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. Satchwell Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bethnal Green Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Code Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Pedley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Chilton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Shuttle Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. Lomas Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Ramsey Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Weaver Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Collingwood Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Kelsey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Dunbridge Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1