CABLE STREET, E1 8GX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 8GX

CABLE STREET, E1 8GX, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 145 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.94 per 1,000 population. This E1 8GX 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 8GX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 8GX, encompassing approximately 13252 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-54.10% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)

E1 8GX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Forbes Street with total crimes: 8

CABLE STREET, E1 8GX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4210.9455.56%
Anti-social behaviour283.17-54.10%
Theft from the person122.11-7.69%
Other theft110.91175.00%
Bicycle theft90.83800.00%
Burglary80.68700.00%
Drugs70.60-41.67%
Shoplifting70.53600.00%
Vehicle crime70.53-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.5320.00%
Robbery50.450.00%
Public order30.38-62.50%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6111.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.602600.00%
Theft from the person132.040.00%
Drugs120.981100.00%
Vehicle crime80.910.00%
Public order80.600.00%
Robbery50.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.380.00%
Other theft40.380.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Burglary10.080.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.45-91.67%
Other theft10.23-94.44%
Public order10.08-85.71%
Drugs10.08-88.89%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6114.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences364.601700.00%
Other theft182.72800.00%
Theft from the person161.36433.33%
Burglary131.210.00%
Shoplifting130.980.00%
Vehicle crime120.980.00%
Drugs90.910.00%
Public order70.680.00%
Robbery60.530.00%
Bicycle theft40.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.53-81.25%
Other theft20.23-89.47%
Violence and sexual offences20.15-94.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.92-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour252.72-13.79%
Other theft191.89-5.00%
Theft from the person161.43-27.27%
Public order121.21-25.00%
Burglary100.910.00%
Vehicle crime90.75-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.68-11.11%
Drugs80.60300.00%
Robbery50.60-61.54%
Shoplifting50.3825.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.2831.03%
Anti-social behaviour292.87-19.44%
Theft from the person222.1910.00%
Other theft201.66-41.18%
Public order161.51100.00%
Robbery131.210.00%
Burglary100.9811.11%
Vehicle crime100.7525.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.7550.00%
Shoplifting40.6833.33%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Drugs20.15-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3613.66-16.28%
Other theft342.7236.00%
Violence and sexual offences292.57-40.82%
Theft from the person202.19100.00%
Robbery131.51225.00%
Drugs100.98150.00%
Burglary90.750.00%
Vehicle crime80.68-50.00%
Public order80.60-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson60.6050.00%
Shoplifting30.45-50.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4914.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour433.700.00%
Other theft253.240.00%
Vehicle crime161.890.00%
Public order111.210.00%
Theft from the person100.830.00%
Burglary90.750.00%
Bicycle theft60.680.00%
Shoplifting60.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.450.00%
Robbery40.300.00%
Drugs40.300.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
June 20241
May 20241
April 20249
January 20248
December 20232
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202427
June 20241
May 20243
April 202436
March 20242
January 202436
December 202338
November 202329
October 202349

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
May 20241
April 202418
March 20242
January 202419
December 202320
November 202334
October 202325

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 202413
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 112 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
April 202416
March 20243
January 202416
December 202322
November 202320
October 202310

A total of 283 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202461
April 202461
January 202425
December 202329
November 202336
October 202343

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20246
January 20245
December 202313
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
May 20241
April 20247
January 202412
December 202316
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 202413
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 202412
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Forbes Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Hooper Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Christian Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Mill Yard
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thomas More Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Royal Mint Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Virginia Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Dunch Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ropewalk Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Tait Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Amazon Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gower'S Walk
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fletcher Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Flank Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Dock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ensign Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Crowder Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Sovereign Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dellow Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Morris Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Timberland Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Angel Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Kinder Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Burslem Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Fairclough Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Leman Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1