E1 6NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 6NF

E1 6NF, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 336 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.74 per 1,000 population. This E1 6NF 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 6NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 6NF, encompassing approximately 7682 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (69) incidents (23.21% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (53) incidents (120.83% increase)

E1 6NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Calvin Street with total crimes: 19
  • Brick Lane with total crimes: 18

E1 6NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6943.7423.21%
Violence and sexual offences548.9842.11%
Other theft537.03120.83%
Theft from the person436.900.00%
Shoplifting295.60314.29%
Burglary173.7713.33%
Vehicle crime142.2175.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.82225.00%
Robbery121.69140.00%
Public order121.56-7.69%
Bicycle theft101.56100.00%
Drugs71.30-36.36%
Other crime30.91200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5629.941766.67%
Theft from the person437.29975.00%
Violence and sexual offences385.60660.00%
Other theft244.95300.00%
Burglary153.120.00%
Public order131.95333.33%
Drugs111.690.00%
Vehicle crime81.43700.00%
Shoplifting71.04250.00%
Bicycle theft50.910.00%
Robbery50.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.650.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63.1250.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.7866.67%
Theft from the person40.65-42.86%
Public order30.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.3950.00%
Shoplifting20.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person73.3816.67%
Other theft40.91-55.56%
Public order30.52200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.39-25.00%
Shoplifting30.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft93.77-80.43%
Theft from the person61.17-90.62%
Violence and sexual offences40.78-90.91%
Bicycle theft20.52-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.260.00%
Drugs10.26-94.12%
Robbery10.13-92.31%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-97.62%
Burglary10.13-85.71%
Public order10.13-93.33%
Shoplifting10.13-93.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6436.581500.00%
Other theft468.332200.00%
Violence and sexual offences445.99780.00%
Anti-social behaviour425.734100.00%
Drugs175.471600.00%
Public order152.21650.00%
Shoplifting151.950.00%
Robbery131.950.00%
Bicycle theft91.690.00%
Burglary71.17600.00%
Vehicle crime70.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.3425.00%
Theft from the person40.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Other theft20.26-77.78%
Public order20.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft92.86-89.41%
Violence and sexual offences41.17-90.48%
Theft from the person40.52-94.29%
Public order20.52-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.26-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-83.33%
Drugs10.13-87.50%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8543.74-11.46%
Theft from the person7011.06-20.45%
Anti-social behaviour499.112.08%
Violence and sexual offences426.38-10.64%
Shoplifting195.47-17.39%
Burglary172.4721.43%
Robbery132.21-18.75%
Bicycle theft91.6950.00%
Public order91.17-18.18%
Drugs81.1733.33%
Vehicle crime81.04-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.04-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.78-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9650.909.09%
Theft from the person8812.503.53%
Anti-social behaviour4811.45-35.14%
Violence and sexual offences476.25-18.97%
Shoplifting236.1276.92%
Vehicle crime202.99122.22%
Robbery162.606.67%
Burglary142.087.69%
Public order111.82-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.43-10.00%
Drugs61.17-40.00%
Bicycle theft60.78-40.00%
Other crime50.78150.00%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8852.46-5.38%
Theft from the person8511.4532.81%
Anti-social behaviour7411.0623.33%
Violence and sexual offences589.63-1.69%
Public order157.55-6.25%
Robbery151.9566.67%
Shoplifting131.95-43.48%
Burglary131.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.6942.86%
Bicycle theft101.30-16.67%
Drugs101.30-16.67%
Vehicle crime91.30-30.77%
Other crime21.17-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9349.990.00%
Theft from the person6412.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour608.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences597.810.00%
Shoplifting237.680.00%
Public order162.990.00%
Burglary132.080.00%
Vehicle crime131.690.00%
Bicycle theft121.690.00%
Drugs121.560.00%
Robbery91.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.170.00%
Other crime30.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 84 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
May 20241
April 202413
January 202413
December 202316
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202438
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 202444
March 20245
February 20244
January 202442
December 202347
November 202358
October 202359

A total of 405 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202456
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 202442
March 20241
January 202449
December 202348
November 202374
October 202360

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202417
December 202314
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 482 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202443
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 202464
March 20244
February 20244
January 202470
December 202388
November 202385
October 202364

A total of 515 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202424
July 20246
June 20244
May 20249
April 202446
March 20242
February 20249
January 202485
December 202396
November 202388
October 202393

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 202415
January 202419
December 202323
November 202313
October 202323

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20241
April 20247
February 20241
January 20248
December 202320
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 202415
March 20242
February 20242
January 20249
December 202311
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
June 20241
May 20241
April 202417
March 20241
February 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1 6NF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Calvin Street
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Other 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Bowl Court
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Steward Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Lolesworth Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Grimsby Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sandy'S Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Worship Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wheler Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Cygnet Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Boundary Pass
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Anning Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Code Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Chicksand Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 17. Brune Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Jerome Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Plough Yard
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Ebor Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hewett Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shuttle Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Sclater Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Monthope Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. A1202
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Commercial Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Puma Court
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Corbet Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Lamb Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1