E1 5FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 5FA

E1 5FA, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 241 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.33 per 1,000 population. This E1 5FA 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 5FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 5FA, encompassing approximately 7230 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (85) incidents (-1.16% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (42.42% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)

E1 5FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brick Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Underwood Road with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12

E1 5FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8533.33-1.16%
Violence and sexual offences4711.7642.42%
Vehicle crime176.50240.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.35466.67%
Other theft162.35166.67%
Drugs122.21-14.29%
Public order111.66-8.33%
Burglary101.5225.00%
Theft from the person81.38-11.11%
Shoplifting71.11133.33%
Bicycle theft40.97300.00%
Robbery40.55-55.56%
Other crime30.55200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8626.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences3311.890.00%
Drugs144.560.00%
Public order121.94500.00%
Theft from the person91.66800.00%
Robbery91.240.00%
Burglary81.240.00%
Other theft61.110.00%
Vehicle crime50.830.00%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.28-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6425.3133.33%
Violence and sexual offences398.858.33%
Theft from the person185.39-37.93%
Other theft122.49-40.00%
Public order111.6637.50%
Drugs91.52-10.00%
Vehicle crime81.24166.67%
Bicycle theft71.1140.00%
Robbery60.97-33.33%
Burglary50.83-70.59%
Shoplifting30.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4827.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences366.64-21.74%
Theft from the person294.98190.00%
Other theft204.0111.11%
Burglary172.7721.43%
Drugs102.3566.67%
Robbery91.3850.00%
Public order81.24-11.11%
Shoplifting61.110.00%
Bicycle theft50.83-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.55-75.00%
Possession of weapons30.41200.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4826.41-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences466.644.55%
Other theft186.36-47.06%
Burglary142.49-6.67%
Vehicle crime121.9471.43%
Theft from the person101.66-67.74%
Public order91.38-43.75%
Bicycle theft81.24100.00%
Shoplifting61.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.83-14.29%
Drugs60.83-33.33%
Robbery60.83-14.29%
Other crime10.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6033.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences448.300.00%
Other theft346.080.00%
Theft from the person314.700.00%
Public order164.290.00%
Burglary152.210.00%
Drugs92.070.00%
Vehicle crime71.240.00%
Robbery70.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.970.00%
Bicycle theft40.970.00%
Shoplifting30.550.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20245
January 202417
December 202314
November 202315

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 391 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 65.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202486
April 202464
January 202448
December 202348
November 202360

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
May 20242
April 202412
January 202420
December 202318
November 202334

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202433
April 202439
January 202436
December 202346
November 202344

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
April 20248
January 20243
December 202312
November 20237

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 106 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20241
April 202418
January 202429
December 202310
November 202331

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20242
April 202411
January 20248
December 20239
November 202316

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
April 20249
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Underwood Road
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grimsby Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Turin Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hemming Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Cygnet Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Satchwell Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bethnal Green Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Code Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Regal Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 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. Sclater Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shacklewell Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ramsey Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Weaver Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Kelsey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1