E1 5EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 5EH

E1 5EH, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 315 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.22 per 1,000 population. This E1 5EH 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 5EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 5EH, encompassing approximately 8241 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (110) incidents (13.40% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (29) incidents (93.33% increase)

E1 5EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Calvin Street with total crimes: 19
  • Brick Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Underwood Road with total crimes: 18

E1 5EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11038.2213.40%
Violence and sexual offences5513.3537.50%
Other theft296.6793.33%
Vehicle crime213.52200.00%
Burglary172.5513.33%
Theft from the person152.06-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson151.82114.29%
Shoplifting131.82550.00%
Drugs111.5857.14%
Public order111.3322.22%
Bicycle theft71.33133.33%
Robbery60.850.00%
Other crime50.73150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9727.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences4011.773900.00%
Theft from the person174.850.00%
Burglary152.060.00%
Other theft151.821400.00%
Public order91.820.00%
Vehicle crime71.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.850.00%
Drugs70.850.00%
Robbery60.850.00%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.240.00%
Other theft10.120.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.49-95.74%
Other theft10.24-96.55%
Theft from the person10.12-97.44%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6629.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences478.011075.00%
Theft from the person395.703800.00%
Other theft294.732800.00%
Drugs143.520.00%
Shoplifting121.700.00%
Vehicle crime91.460.00%
Robbery81.090.00%
Public order70.970.00%
Bicycle theft70.850.00%
Burglary50.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.73-88.89%
Other theft10.49-98.00%
Theft from the person10.12-97.62%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5731.9132.56%
Other theft506.92-7.41%
Theft from the person426.07-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences365.10-29.41%
Burglary164.3714.29%
Shoplifting121.9420.00%
Public order111.4657.14%
Robbery101.33-9.09%
Drugs101.2166.67%
Bicycle theft81.21-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson50.970.00%
Vehicle crime40.61-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5433.37-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences516.5510.87%
Theft from the person456.19-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour435.46-43.42%
Vehicle crime165.22128.57%
Burglary141.94-22.22%
Robbery111.70-8.33%
Shoplifting101.33233.33%
Bicycle theft91.2112.50%
Public order71.09-53.33%
Drugs60.85-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson50.73-58.33%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons20.24100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7638.9561.70%
Other theft609.229.09%
Theft from the person517.2841.67%
Violence and sexual offences466.19-8.00%
Burglary185.5828.57%
Public order152.1825.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.8220.00%
Robbery121.46200.00%
Drugs111.46-15.38%
Bicycle theft81.330.00%
Vehicle crime70.97-56.25%
Shoplifting30.85-82.35%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5534.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences506.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour476.070.00%
Theft from the person365.700.00%
Shoplifting174.370.00%
Vehicle crime162.060.00%
Burglary141.940.00%
Drugs131.700.00%
Public order121.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.460.00%
Bicycle theft81.210.00%
Robbery40.970.00%
Other crime20.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 295 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202415
July 20241
May 20241
April 202429
March 20241
January 202450
December 202354
November 202360
October 202355

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
April 20245
January 202416
December 202314
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 496 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 70.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024110
August 202497
April 202466
January 202457
December 202343
November 202376
October 202347

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 202414
January 202410
December 20236
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 248 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
June 20241
May 20241
April 202439
March 20241
January 202442
December 202345
November 202351
October 202336

A total of 332 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202440
July 20241
May 20242
April 202447
March 20244
January 202436
December 202351
November 202346
October 202350

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 202412
January 202412
December 202310
November 20233
October 202317

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 20247
January 202411
December 20237
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20248
January 202410
December 202311
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20247
April 20249
January 20244
December 202316
November 20237
October 202316

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Calvin Street
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Other crime1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Underwood Road
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wheler Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Cygnet Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Satchwell Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Code Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Chicksand Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 13. Regal Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Jerome Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ebor Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pedley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Chilton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Shuttle Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 19. Lomas Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Sclater Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shacklewell Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ramsey Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Weaver Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 25. Monthope Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Commercial Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Puma Court
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Corbet Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Lamb Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Quaker Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1