E1 7TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 7TQ

E1 7TQ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 404 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.59 per 1,000 population. This E1 7TQ 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 7TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 7TQ, encompassing approximately 9952 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (88) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (-8.11% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (47) incidents (11.90% increase)

E1 7TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bishopsgate with total crimes: 48
  • Victoria Avenue with total crimes: 25
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 22

E1 7TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8840.5937.50%
Violence and sexual offences688.84-8.11%
Theft from the person476.8311.90%
Other theft464.7248.39%
Shoplifting404.6221.21%
Public order274.02-18.18%
Burglary232.7143.75%
Bicycle theft152.31114.29%
Drugs141.51-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson91.410.00%
Vehicle crime90.900.00%
Robbery90.9028.57%
Other crime50.9066.67%
Possession of weapons40.50100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7434.87105.56%
Anti-social behaviour647.44433.33%
Theft from the person426.43250.00%
Public order334.2294.12%
Shoplifting333.3257.14%
Other theft313.323.33%
Drugs173.1170.00%
Burglary161.71433.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.6180.00%
Vehicle crime90.90350.00%
Bicycle theft70.9075.00%
Robbery70.70600.00%
Other crime30.70200.00%
Possession of weapons20.30-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.7728.57%
Other theft303.6242.86%
Shoplifting213.01-16.00%
Public order172.116.25%
Theft from the person121.71-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour121.2133.33%
Drugs101.21-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson51.00-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.500.00%
Possession of weapons30.400.00%
Burglary30.3050.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.870.00%
Shoplifting252.81-7.41%
Other theft212.51-22.22%
Public order162.1123.08%
Theft from the person141.61-22.22%
Drugs131.41-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour91.3112.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.9060.00%
Bicycle theft40.80100.00%
Possession of weapons30.40200.00%
Burglary20.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-50.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.77-60.56%
Other theft272.81-37.21%
Shoplifting272.71-6.90%
Theft from the person182.71-71.88%
Drugs161.810.00%
Public order131.61-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour81.31-85.19%
Criminal damage and arson50.8025.00%
Burglary40.50-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.40-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.40-85.71%
Other crime20.200.00%
Robbery20.20-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7134.66491.67%
Theft from the person647.13220.00%
Anti-social behaviour546.43500.00%
Other theft435.43207.14%
Shoplifting294.32314.29%
Public order212.9140.00%
Drugs162.1133.33%
Bicycle theft141.61366.67%
Vehicle crime101.41900.00%
Burglary91.00125.00%
Robbery70.90600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.70100.00%
Possession of weapons30.4050.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2010.3553.85%
Public order152.017.14%
Other theft141.51-48.15%
Drugs121.4120.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.21-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour91.2128.57%
Shoplifting70.90-53.33%
Burglary40.70100.00%
Bicycle theft30.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-66.67%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2712.56-71.28%
Violence and sexual offences262.71-66.23%
Shoplifting152.61-44.44%
Public order141.51-57.58%
Theft from the person131.41-77.59%
Drugs101.31-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour71.00-88.14%
Criminal damage and arson60.70-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-75.00%
Burglary20.30-86.67%
Bicycle theft10.20-90.91%
Robbery10.10-94.74%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9444.81-15.32%
Violence and sexual offences779.448.45%
Anti-social behaviour597.74-18.06%
Theft from the person585.93-34.83%
Public order335.83-5.71%
Shoplifting273.323.85%
Criminal damage and arson202.7125.00%
Robbery192.0118.75%
Drugs181.9128.57%
Burglary151.8125.00%
Vehicle crime121.51-7.69%
Bicycle theft111.2157.14%
Other crime21.11-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.20-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11149.035.71%
Theft from the person8911.15-1.11%
Anti-social behaviour728.947.46%
Violence and sexual offences717.23-29.70%
Public order357.136.06%
Shoplifting263.52-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson162.61-5.88%
Robbery161.6114.29%
Drugs141.61-6.67%
Vehicle crime131.4118.18%
Burglary121.31-33.33%
Bicycle theft71.21-30.00%
Possession of weapons30.70200.00%
Other crime30.30-40.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10551.6422.09%
Violence and sexual offences10110.5514.77%
Theft from the person9010.1583.67%
Anti-social behaviour679.04-10.67%
Public order336.736.45%
Shoplifting273.32-12.90%
Burglary182.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.81112.50%
Drugs151.71-34.78%
Robbery141.51-6.67%
Vehicle crime111.41-8.33%
Bicycle theft101.11-37.50%
Other crime51.0025.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8846.1239.68%
Other theft868.84-5.49%
Anti-social behaviour758.64-11.76%
Theft from the person497.5419.51%
Public order314.92-16.22%
Shoplifting313.11-11.43%
Drugs233.110.00%
Burglary182.31-5.26%
Bicycle theft161.8133.33%
Robbery151.61-6.25%
Vehicle crime121.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.21-57.89%
Other crime40.80300.00%
Possession of weapons30.40-25.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9146.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour859.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences638.540.00%
Theft from the person416.330.00%
Public order374.120.00%
Shoplifting353.720.00%
Drugs233.520.00%
Burglary192.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson191.910.00%
Vehicle crime181.910.00%
Robbery161.810.00%
Bicycle theft121.610.00%
Possession of weapons41.210.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 202420
December 202316
November 202317
October 20238
September 202319

A total of 609 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 202464
July 202412
June 20249
May 20248
April 202454
March 20249
February 20247
January 202459
December 202372
November 202367
October 202375
September 202385

A total of 145 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 202415
December 202312
November 202318
October 202318
September 202319

A total of 201 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 202410
June 202413
May 202416
April 202416
March 202412
February 202410
January 202418
December 202314
November 202315
October 202323
September 202323

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 726 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202431
July 202430
June 202421
May 202427
April 202443
March 202414
February 202427
January 202494
December 2023111
November 2023105
October 202386
September 202391

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 325 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202433
July 202417
June 202416
May 202413
April 202421
March 202415
February 202414
January 202433
December 202335
November 202333
October 202331
September 202337

A total of 343 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202433
July 202421
June 202425
May 202427
April 202429
March 20247
February 202415
January 202427
December 202326
November 202327
October 202331
September 202335

A total of 557 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202442
July 202412
June 202414
May 202418
April 202464
March 202420
February 202413
January 202458
December 202389
November 202390
October 202349
September 202341

A total of 743 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202474
July 202436
June 202428
May 202428
April 202471
March 202412
February 202426
January 202477
December 202371
November 2023101
October 202388
September 202363

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 202410
March 20241
February 20243
January 202412
December 202313
November 202311
October 202312
September 202318

A total of 106 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 202414
March 20243
February 20241
January 202411
December 20237
November 202310
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 109 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 202419
December 202316
November 202314
October 202315
September 202316

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1 7TQ 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. 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
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 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. White Church Lane
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Mitre Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Little Somerset Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Steward Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Lolesworth Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Sandy'S Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 16. Chicksand Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 17. Goodman'S Stile
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. 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