E1 5JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 5JX

E1 5JX, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 316 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.25 per 1,000 population. This E1 5JX 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 5JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 5JX, encompassing approximately 10804 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (-11.63% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (24.53% increase)
  • Public order: (32) incidents (113.33% increase)

E1 5JX 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
  • Underwood Road with total crimes: 18

E1 5JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7629.25-11.63%
Violence and sexual offences667.0324.53%
Public order326.11113.33%
Other theft302.96150.00%
Theft from the person232.7864.29%
Burglary182.13200.00%
Vehicle crime161.6777.78%
Criminal damage and arson141.48133.33%
Bicycle theft121.30300.00%
Shoplifting111.1183.33%
Drugs81.0260.00%
Robbery70.74-41.67%
Other crime30.650.00%

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 behaviour8621.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences537.961225.00%
Public order154.91650.00%
Theft from the person141.39600.00%
Robbery121.300.00%
Other theft121.111100.00%
Vehicle crime91.110.00%
Burglary60.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.560.00%
Shoplifting60.56500.00%
Drugs50.56400.00%
Other crime30.460.00%
Bicycle theft30.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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 offences41.02-20.00%
Public order20.37-85.71%
Theft from the person20.19-83.33%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other theft10.09-50.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

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 order143.05-26.32%
Theft from the person121.30-79.66%
Violence and sexual offences51.11-92.19%
Other theft20.46-94.12%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6527.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences646.02966.67%
Theft from the person595.92555.56%
Other theft345.461033.33%
Public order193.15216.67%
Robbery101.760.00%
Drugs100.93150.00%
Shoplifting80.930.00%
Vehicle crime80.740.00%
Burglary80.740.00%
Bicycle theft60.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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 person92.680.00%
Public order60.83500.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.560.00%
Drugs40.560.00%
Other theft30.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.09-93.75%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8030.7311.11%
Anti-social behaviour627.40-6.06%
Other theft445.7412.82%
Theft from the person384.07-19.15%
Public order163.52-50.00%
Robbery141.48-12.50%
Burglary141.3040.00%
Drugs141.3075.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.3044.44%
Bicycle theft121.20-7.69%
Vehicle crime101.110.00%
Shoplifting90.93-10.00%
Possession of weapons50.83400.00%
Other crime10.46-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7231.10-24.21%
Anti-social behaviour666.66-22.35%
Theft from the person476.11-17.54%
Other theft394.35-40.91%
Public order323.61-8.57%
Robbery162.9623.08%
Bicycle theft131.488.33%
Vehicle crime101.20-23.08%
Burglary100.93-44.44%
Shoplifting100.9311.11%
Criminal damage and arson90.9312.50%
Drugs80.83-46.67%
Other crime30.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9540.0820.25%
Anti-social behaviour858.7925.00%
Other theft667.8729.41%
Theft from the person576.1132.56%
Public order355.2840.00%
Burglary183.2412.50%
Drugs151.67-46.43%
Vehicle crime131.39-23.53%
Robbery131.2030.00%
Bicycle theft121.20-29.41%
Shoplifting91.11-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson80.83-11.11%
Possession of weapons40.74300.00%
Other crime30.3750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7935.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour687.310.00%
Other theft516.290.00%
Theft from the person434.720.00%
Drugs283.980.00%
Public order252.590.00%
Vehicle crime172.310.00%
Bicycle theft171.570.00%
Shoplifting171.570.00%
Burglary161.570.00%
Robbery101.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.930.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 20248
January 202414
December 202310
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 282 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202412
July 20241
May 20242
April 202434
March 20243
January 202444
December 202339
November 202366
October 202351

A total of 508 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202486
April 202465
January 202462
December 202366
November 202385
October 202368

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20246
January 202412
December 202313
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 304 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
July 20242
May 202412
April 202459
March 20249
January 202438
December 202347
November 202357
October 202343

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 20248
January 202410
December 202310
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 524 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202453
July 20244
May 20245
April 202464
March 20246
January 202480
December 202372
November 202395
October 202379

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20243
January 202413
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 197 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202415
July 20242
May 202414
April 202419
March 20246
February 20241
January 202416
December 202332
November 202335
October 202325

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
April 202410
March 20244
January 202414
December 20238
November 202315
October 202328

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20241
April 20248
January 20249
December 202310
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
April 202410
January 202414
December 202316
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 14 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 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 5JX 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. 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. Osborn Street
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Plumbers Row
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Hemming Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Whitechapel
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Code Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Chicksand Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 12. Regal Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Fulbourne Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Fieldgate Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Pedley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Turner Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Weaver Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 20. Monthope Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Dunbridge Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Buxton Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1