E1 6SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 6SD

E1 6SD, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 355 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.65 per 1,000 population. This E1 6SD 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 6SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 6SD, encompassing approximately 6617 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E1 6SD area, explore the E1 6SD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (50) incidents (150.00% increase)

E1 6SD 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 6SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7753.6516.67%
Violence and sexual offences5711.6458.33%
Other theft508.61150.00%
Theft from the person487.5620.00%
Shoplifting307.25500.00%
Vehicle crime204.53150.00%
Burglary173.0213.33%
Criminal damage and arson142.57250.00%
Robbery102.1266.67%
Bicycle theft101.51150.00%
Public order101.5142.86%
Drugs91.51-25.00%
Other crime31.3650.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6634.006500.00%
Theft from the person409.971900.00%
Violence and sexual offences366.04800.00%
Other theft205.44900.00%
Burglary153.020.00%
Drugs122.270.00%
Vehicle crime81.810.00%
Public order71.21133.33%
Robbery61.060.00%
Shoplifting50.91150.00%
Bicycle theft40.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.120.00%
Public order30.60200.00%
Theft from the person20.45-33.33%
Other theft20.30-33.33%
Shoplifting20.30-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.66-25.00%
Theft from the person30.450.00%
Shoplifting30.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Public order10.150.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.57-90.24%
Theft from the person30.60-95.38%
Bicycle theft20.45-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.30-95.83%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.15-93.33%
Robbery10.15-91.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.15-98.11%
Public order10.15-93.33%
Shoplifting10.15-93.75%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6543.223150.00%
Anti-social behaviour539.825200.00%
Violence and sexual offences488.011100.00%
Other theft417.254000.00%
Shoplifting166.200.00%
Public order152.421400.00%
Drugs152.270.00%
Robbery122.270.00%
Vehicle crime91.810.00%
Bicycle theft61.360.00%
Burglary50.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.36300.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other theft10.15-75.00%
Public order10.150.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft41.21-94.12%
Theft from the person20.60-97.06%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-97.22%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-85.71%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6847.75-11.69%
Theft from the person6810.28-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour4910.2813.95%
Violence and sexual offences367.40-10.00%
Shoplifting185.44-5.26%
Burglary172.7221.43%
Robbery132.57-13.33%
Drugs111.9657.14%
Vehicle crime101.66-56.52%
Bicycle theft101.5166.67%
Public order81.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8051.993.90%
Other theft7712.09-3.75%
Anti-social behaviour4311.64-41.10%
Violence and sexual offences406.50-23.08%
Vehicle crime236.04155.56%
Shoplifting193.4835.71%
Robbery152.877.14%
Burglary142.27-12.50%
Public order82.12-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson71.21-36.36%
Drugs71.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft61.06-50.00%
Other crime40.91100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8058.63-2.44%
Theft from the person7712.0935.09%
Anti-social behaviour7311.6421.67%
Violence and sexual offences5211.03-8.77%
Burglary167.8623.08%
Shoplifting142.42-36.36%
Robbery142.12100.00%
Drugs142.127.69%
Public order132.12-13.33%
Bicycle theft121.969.09%
Criminal damage and arson111.8137.50%
Vehicle crime91.66-25.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8254.2515.49%
Anti-social behaviour6012.39-7.69%
Theft from the person579.075.56%
Violence and sexual offences578.6116.33%
Shoplifting228.6122.22%
Public order153.3250.00%
Burglary132.270.00%
Drugs131.9630.00%
Vehicle crime121.9671.43%
Bicycle theft111.81-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.66-11.11%
Robbery71.21-61.11%
Other crime21.060.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7151.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour6510.730.00%
Theft from the person549.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences498.160.00%
Shoplifting187.400.00%
Robbery182.720.00%
Burglary132.720.00%
Bicycle theft121.960.00%
Drugs101.810.00%
Public order101.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.510.00%
Vehicle crime71.360.00%
Other crime21.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 202311
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 96 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
May 20241
April 202412
January 202413
December 202315
November 202314
October 20237
September 202318

A total of 386 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202436
July 20244
May 20242
April 202448
March 20244
February 20241
January 202436
December 202340
November 202352
October 202357
September 202349

A total of 489 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202466
July 20241
May 20241
April 202453
March 20241
January 202449
December 202343
November 202373
October 202360
September 202365

A total of 503 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202420
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 202441
March 20241
February 20244
January 202468
December 202377
November 202380
October 202382
September 202371

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 202416
January 202418
December 202319
November 202314
October 202322
September 202318

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
April 20249
January 202410
December 202323
November 20239
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 501 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202440
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 202465
March 20242
February 20242
January 202468
December 202380
November 202377
October 202357
September 202354

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
April 20245
January 202417
December 202314
November 202316
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 73 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
May 20242
April 20246
January 202410
December 20236
November 202312
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 202415
March 20241
January 20248
December 20238
November 202313
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
May 20241
April 202415
January 202411
December 20237
November 202314
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1 6SD 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. Bowl Court
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Steward Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Lolesworth Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Grimsby Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total8
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Worship Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sandy'S Row
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Chilton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Shuttle Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 24. Sclater Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Shoreditch High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Swanfield Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Shacklewell Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Weaver Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 29. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 30. A1202
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2