LEMAN STREET, E1 8FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 8FA

LEMAN STREET, E1 8FA, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 311 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.13 per 1,000 population. This E1 8FA 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 8FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 8FA, encompassing approximately 11900 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E1 8FA area, explore the E1 8FA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (-5.80% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (46.34% increase)
  • Other theft: (38) incidents (153.33% increase)

E1 8FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 26
  • St Botolph Street with total crimes: 15
  • White Church Lane with total crimes: 13

LEMAN STREET, E1 8FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6526.13-5.80%
Violence and sexual offences605.4646.34%
Other theft385.04153.33%
Theft from the person333.1913.79%
Burglary242.7760.00%
Shoplifting202.0225.00%
Public order171.680.00%
Bicycle theft131.43225.00%
Vehicle crime131.098.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.0966.67%
Drugs70.84-46.15%
Robbery60.59-45.45%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%
Other crime20.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6921.181280.00%
Violence and sexual offences415.80192.86%
Theft from the person293.45383.33%
Public order172.44240.00%
Shoplifting161.4333.33%
Burglary151.34150.00%
Other theft151.26-34.78%
Drugs131.26160.00%
Vehicle crime121.09500.00%
Robbery111.01266.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.9250.00%
Bicycle theft40.5033.33%
Other crime40.340.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft237.3935.29%
Violence and sexual offences141.937.69%
Shoplifting121.18-7.69%
Theft from the person61.0120.00%
Burglary60.50500.00%
Public order50.5025.00%
Drugs50.42-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour50.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.4233.33%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%
Robbery30.25200.00%
Vehicle crime20.250.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft176.47-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.4330.00%
Shoplifting131.0918.18%
Drugs71.09-12.50%
Theft from the person50.59-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour50.42-28.57%
Public order40.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.2550.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Robbery10.08-50.00%
Burglary10.08-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft207.82-51.22%
Theft from the person141.68-67.44%
Shoplifting111.18-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences100.92-79.17%
Public order80.84-50.00%
Drugs80.67-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour70.67-91.03%
Vehicle crime40.59-63.64%
Burglary30.34-75.00%
Bicycle theft30.25-75.00%
Robbery20.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.17-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7825.712500.00%
Violence and sexual offences486.55500.00%
Theft from the person434.03207.14%
Other theft413.61141.18%
Drugs183.45260.00%
Public order161.5177.78%
Shoplifting141.34250.00%
Burglary121.18100.00%
Bicycle theft121.010.00%
Vehicle crime111.011000.00%
Robbery80.92166.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.67200.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft175.97-37.04%
Theft from the person141.4375.00%
Public order91.1880.00%
Violence and sexual offences80.76-50.00%
Burglary60.67200.00%
Drugs50.50-44.44%
Shoplifting40.42-76.47%
Anti-social behaviour30.34-40.00%
Robbery30.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.080.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft277.82-61.43%
Shoplifting172.27-56.41%
Violence and sexual offences161.43-76.47%
Drugs91.34-57.14%
Theft from the person80.76-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.67-91.80%
Public order50.42-83.87%
Burglary20.42-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.17-88.24%
Vehicle crime10.17-93.33%
Robbery10.08-93.75%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7032.44-13.58%
Violence and sexual offences685.88-9.33%
Anti-social behaviour615.71-26.51%
Shoplifting395.1395.00%
Public order313.2810.71%
Theft from the person242.61-54.72%
Drugs212.0290.91%
Criminal damage and arson171.7641.67%
Robbery161.4323.08%
Vehicle crime151.340.00%
Burglary121.260.00%
Bicycle theft91.01-18.18%
Other crime20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8334.873.75%
Other theft816.978.00%
Violence and sexual offences756.811.35%
Theft from the person536.30-5.36%
Public order284.45-6.67%
Shoplifting202.35122.22%
Vehicle crime151.680.00%
Robbery131.26-7.14%
Burglary121.09-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.0120.00%
Bicycle theft111.010.00%
Drugs110.92-78.43%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8037.65-9.09%
Other theft756.7213.64%
Violence and sexual offences746.30-5.13%
Theft from the person566.2280.65%
Drugs514.71168.42%
Public order304.297.14%
Burglary202.52-23.08%
Vehicle crime151.687.14%
Robbery141.26-30.00%
Bicycle theft111.18-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson100.9225.00%
Shoplifting90.84-67.86%
Other crime20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8835.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences787.390.00%
Other theft666.550.00%
Theft from the person315.550.00%
Public order282.610.00%
Shoplifting282.350.00%
Burglary262.350.00%
Robbery202.180.00%
Drugs191.680.00%
Bicycle theft141.600.00%
Vehicle crime141.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.180.00%
Other crime20.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 549 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202469
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 202478
March 20243
February 20245
January 202461
December 202383
November 202380
October 202388

A total of 490 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202415
July 202423
June 202417
May 202420
April 202441
March 202417
February 202427
January 202470
December 202381
November 202375
October 202366

A total of 505 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202441
July 202414
June 202413
May 202410
April 202448
March 20248
February 202416
January 202468
December 202375
November 202374
October 202378

A total of 83 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 202412
January 20249
December 202311
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202415
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 202412
March 20246
February 20242
January 202412
December 202312
November 202320
October 202326

A total of 198 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202417
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 202416
March 20249
February 20245
January 202431
December 202328
November 202330
October 202328

A total of 316 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202429
July 20246
June 20245
May 202414
April 202443
March 202414
February 20248
January 202424
December 202353
November 202356
October 202331

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 202411
March 20241
February 20241
January 202415
December 202315
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 202417
December 202312
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 203 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
July 202412
June 202413
May 202411
April 202414
March 20244
February 202417
January 202439
December 202320
November 20239
October 202328

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 98 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20243
February 20241
January 202416
December 202313
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 174 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 202418
March 20245
February 20249
January 202421
December 202311
November 202351
October 202319

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1 8FA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. White Church Lane
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Osborn Street
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Plumbers Row
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Aldgate East
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mitre Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Little Somerset Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Lolesworth Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Minories
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Chicksand Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 13. Goodman'S Stile
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Whitechapel High Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Brune Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Monthope Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hooper Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Plough Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Adler Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Gunthorpe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Wentworth Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Old Castle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Pomell Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Supermarket
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. St Clare Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. A1202
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Mill Yard
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Carlisle Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. West Tenter Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2