E1 6SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 6SW

E1 6SW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 332 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.29 per 1,000 population. This E1 6SW 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 6SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 6SW, encompassing approximately 6229 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (7.04% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (47) incidents (213.33% increase)

E1 6SW 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 6SW 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 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7653.297.04%
Violence and sexual offences4812.2041.18%
Other theft477.70213.33%
Theft from the person407.545.26%
Shoplifting246.42500.00%
Vehicle crime203.85122.22%
Burglary203.2142.86%
Criminal damage and arson143.21180.00%
Bicycle theft112.25175.00%
Public order111.7737.50%
Drugs101.770.00%
Robbery81.6133.33%
Other crime31.2850.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7135.470.00%
Theft from the person3811.403700.00%
Violence and sexual offences346.101033.33%
Other theft155.46650.00%
Burglary142.410.00%
Drugs102.250.00%
Vehicle crime91.610.00%
Public order81.44300.00%
Robbery61.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.960.00%
Bicycle theft40.800.00%
Shoplifting40.64300.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.440.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Other theft20.32100.00%
Theft from the person10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Other theft10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft21.61-66.67%
Theft from the person20.32-96.55%
Violence and sexual offences20.32-95.56%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Drugs10.16-95.00%
Robbery10.16-91.67%
Other theft10.16-97.56%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5945.590.00%
Theft from the person589.472800.00%
Violence and sexual offences459.311025.00%
Other theft417.224000.00%
Drugs206.580.00%
Shoplifting163.210.00%
Robbery122.570.00%
Public order111.931000.00%
Vehicle crime111.770.00%
Bicycle theft61.770.00%
Burglary50.960.00%

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 offences41.280.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.160.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.16-98.28%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6346.71-12.50%
Other theft5810.11-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour429.3113.51%
Violence and sexual offences346.74-20.93%
Shoplifting175.4613.33%
Burglary142.737.69%
Robbery142.250.00%
Drugs132.2585.71%
Bicycle theft122.0971.43%
Vehicle crime91.93-60.87%
Criminal damage and arson71.4440.00%
Public order71.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7251.050.00%
Other theft7011.56-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences4311.24-14.00%
Anti-social behaviour376.90-44.78%
Vehicle crime235.94155.56%
Shoplifting153.6936.36%
Robbery142.41-6.67%
Burglary132.25-13.33%
Public order72.09-41.67%
Bicycle theft71.12-22.22%
Drugs71.12-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.12-50.00%
Other crime40.80300.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8459.5510.53%
Theft from the person7213.4838.46%
Anti-social behaviour6711.5628.85%
Violence and sexual offences5010.75-10.71%
Burglary158.030.00%
Robbery152.4187.50%
Drugs152.4125.00%
Public order122.41-14.29%
Shoplifting111.93-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson101.7725.00%
Vehicle crime91.61-35.71%
Bicycle theft91.440.00%
Other crime11.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7654.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences5612.200.00%
Theft from the person528.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour528.350.00%
Shoplifting218.350.00%
Burglary153.370.00%
Public order142.410.00%
Vehicle crime142.250.00%
Drugs122.250.00%
Bicycle theft91.930.00%
Robbery81.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.280.00%
Other crime21.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
June 20241
May 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
May 20241
April 202412
January 202414
December 202314
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 404 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202471
April 202459
January 202442
December 202337
November 202367
October 202352

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20244
July 20241
April 202416
January 202417
December 202315
November 202311
October 202321

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20249
April 202411
January 20249
December 202323
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 397 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202415
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202441
March 20241
February 20241
January 202458
December 202370
November 202384
October 202376

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202434
July 20243
May 20242
April 202445
March 20244
January 202434
December 202343
November 202350
October 202356

A total of 402 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202438
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 202458
March 20242
January 202463
December 202372
November 202372
October 202352

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
May 20242
April 20246
January 202412
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 20245
January 202414
December 202313
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20242
June 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
May 20241
April 202420
January 202413
December 20237
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1 6SW 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. Lolesworth Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Grimsby Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total8
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Boundary Pass
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Boundary Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 12. Anning Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Satchwell Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Code Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Chicksand Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 16. Jerome Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Plough Yard
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Ebor Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pedley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Chilton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Shuttle Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 22. Sclater Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Shoreditch High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Swanfield Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Shacklewell Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Weaver Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 27. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 28. A1202
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Commercial Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Puma Court
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1