BELL LANE, E1 7LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 7LH

BELL LANE, E1 7LH, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 417 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.46 per 1,000 population. This E1 7LH 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 7LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 7LH, encompassing approximately 7949 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E1 7LH area, explore the E1 7LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (78) incidents (25.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Other theft: (57) incidents (50.00% increase)

E1 7LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bishopsgate with total crimes: 48
  • Liverpool Street with total crimes: 27
  • Victoria Avenue with total crimes: 25

BELL LANE, E1 7LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7852.4625.81%
Violence and sexual offences689.81-10.53%
Other theft578.5550.00%
Theft from the person537.1715.22%
Shoplifting466.6735.29%
Public order315.79-18.42%
Burglary203.9025.00%
Bicycle theft162.52128.57%
Drugs122.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.51-9.09%
Robbery91.2612.50%
Vehicle crime91.1312.50%
Other crime51.13150.00%
Possession of weapons30.6350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7646.0468.89%
Anti-social behaviour629.56313.33%
Theft from the person467.80170.59%
Other theft385.795.56%
Public order384.7858.33%
Shoplifting344.78-2.86%
Drugs184.2820.00%
Burglary162.26433.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.0157.14%
Robbery81.38300.00%
Vehicle crime81.01300.00%
Bicycle theft71.0116.67%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons20.25-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4526.5432.35%
Other theft365.6650.00%
Shoplifting354.530.00%
Public order244.4014.29%
Theft from the person173.02-37.04%
Anti-social behaviour152.1450.00%
Drugs151.897.14%
Criminal damage and arson71.89-12.50%
Bicycle theft60.8820.00%
Possession of weapons30.750.00%
Burglary30.3850.00%
Robbery20.38100.00%
Vehicle crime20.25100.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3523.52-2.78%
Violence and sexual offences344.40-15.00%
Theft from the person274.2812.50%
Other theft243.40-38.46%
Public order213.0250.00%
Drugs142.64-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour101.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2614.29%
Bicycle theft51.0125.00%
Possession of weapons30.63200.00%
Burglary20.38-50.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Robbery10.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4026.04-48.72%
Other theft395.03-7.14%
Shoplifting364.919.09%
Theft from the person244.53-65.22%
Drugs183.020.00%
Public order142.26-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour101.76-78.72%
Criminal damage and arson71.260.00%
Bicycle theft40.88-69.23%
Robbery40.50-50.00%
Burglary40.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.50-55.56%
Other crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7844.91254.55%
Theft from the person699.81165.38%
Anti-social behaviour478.68370.00%
Other theft425.91200.00%
Shoplifting335.28175.00%
Public order224.1546.67%
Drugs182.77-18.18%
Bicycle theft132.26333.33%
Vehicle crime91.64350.00%
Burglary81.1360.00%
Robbery81.01700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0175.00%
Possession of weapons30.8850.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2617.498.33%
Drugs223.27120.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.77-33.33%
Public order152.77-16.67%
Other theft141.89-57.58%
Shoplifting121.76-52.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.5125.00%
Burglary51.26150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.63-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.5050.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-33.33%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3321.26-64.89%
Violence and sexual offences334.15-56.58%
Shoplifting254.15-30.56%
Theft from the person243.14-62.50%
Public order183.02-41.94%
Drugs102.26-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson91.26-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.13-82.22%
Vehicle crime31.01-72.73%
Burglary20.38-86.67%
Robbery20.25-88.89%
Bicycle theft20.25-80.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9455.35-8.74%
Violence and sexual offences7611.82-6.17%
Theft from the person649.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour458.05-28.57%
Shoplifting365.6616.13%
Public order314.53-16.22%
Criminal damage and arson203.9011.11%
Robbery182.5212.50%
Drugs172.2621.43%
Burglary152.1436.36%
Vehicle crime111.890.00%
Bicycle theft101.38-9.09%
Other crime21.26-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10363.020.00%
Theft from the person9612.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences8112.08-25.69%
Anti-social behaviour6310.195.00%
Public order377.9323.33%
Shoplifting314.65-8.82%
Criminal damage and arson183.900.00%
Robbery162.260.00%
Drugs142.01-6.67%
Burglary111.76-26.67%
Vehicle crime111.3810.00%
Bicycle theft111.3822.22%
Other crime51.380.00%
Possession of weapons40.63300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10965.5421.11%
Other theft10313.7111.96%
Theft from the person9612.9681.13%
Anti-social behaviour6012.085.26%
Shoplifting347.55-10.53%
Public order304.28-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson183.77157.14%
Robbery162.26-5.88%
Drugs152.01-34.78%
Burglary151.8915.38%
Vehicle crime101.89-23.08%
Bicycle theft91.26-43.75%
Other crime51.1325.00%
Possession of weapons10.63-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9257.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences9011.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour5711.320.00%
Theft from the person537.170.00%
Shoplifting386.670.00%
Public order354.780.00%
Drugs234.400.00%
Robbery172.890.00%
Bicycle theft162.140.00%
Vehicle crime132.010.00%
Burglary131.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.640.00%
Other crime40.880.00%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20249
January 202420
December 202318
November 202318
October 20237

A total of 102 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 202418
December 202316
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 465 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202462
July 202415
June 202410
May 202410
April 202447
March 202410
February 20248
January 202445
December 202363
November 202360
October 202357

A total of 752 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202476
July 202445
June 202434
May 202440
April 202478
March 202422
February 202433
January 202476
December 202381
November 2023109
October 202390

A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 202415
December 202311
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 196 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202415
June 202414
May 202418
April 202418
March 202422
February 202410
January 202417
December 202314
November 202315
October 202323

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 675 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202438
July 202436
June 202424
May 202439
April 202442
March 202414
February 202433
January 202494
December 2023103
November 2023103
October 202392

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 316 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202438
July 202424
June 202421
May 202414
April 202422
March 202415
February 202418
January 202431
December 202337
November 202330
October 202335

A total of 395 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202434
July 202435
June 202435
May 202436
April 202433
March 202412
February 202425
January 202436
December 202331
November 202334
October 202338

A total of 595 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202446
July 202417
June 202427
May 202424
April 202469
March 202426
February 202424
January 202464
December 202396
November 202396
October 202353

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20249
March 20242
February 20243
January 202411
December 202311
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 102 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 202413
March 20243
February 20242
January 202410
December 202311
November 20239
October 202316

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1 7LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bishopsgate
    Total48
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Theft from the person6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Liverpool Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Victoria Avenue
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Calvin Street
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Other crime1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 6. St Botolph Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Osborn Street
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Aldgate East
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. London Liverpool Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mitre Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Little Somerset Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Steward Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Lolesworth Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Sandy'S Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 17. Chicksand Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 18. Whitechapel High Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Brune Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Jerome Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Monthope Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Plough Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Gunthorpe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wentworth Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Old Castle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Pomell Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. New Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. A10
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Creechurch Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. A1202
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2