E1 8HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 8HL

E1 8HL, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 233 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.49 per 1,000 population. This E1 8HL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E1 postcode area, which has experienced 1007 crimes and a crime rate of 12.50 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E1 8HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 8HL, encompassing approximately 13318 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (1575.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (66) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (700.00% increase)

E1 8HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Durward Street with total crimes: 16
  • Anthony Street with total crimes: 15

E1 8HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6717.491575.00%
Anti-social behaviour665.030.00%
Public order164.96700.00%
Theft from the person131.20550.00%
Vehicle crime130.980.00%
Other theft110.981000.00%
Drugs100.83900.00%
Robbery90.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.680.00%
Shoplifting80.60700.00%
Burglary70.600.00%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Other crime20.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.83-20.00%
Public order20.30-85.71%
Theft from the person20.15-83.33%
Drugs10.150.00%
Other theft10.08-50.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order142.48-41.67%
Theft from the person121.05-76.92%
Violence and sexual offences50.90-91.67%
Other theft20.38-94.29%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6221.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences604.66900.00%
Theft from the person524.51477.78%
Other theft353.901066.67%
Public order242.63300.00%
Vehicle crime131.800.00%
Burglary120.980.00%
Drugs90.90125.00%
Robbery70.680.00%
Shoplifting60.530.00%
Bicycle theft50.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person92.180.00%
Public order60.68500.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.450.00%
Drugs40.450.00%
Other theft30.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.08-87.50%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9923.3522.22%
Violence and sexual offences637.433.28%
Other theft354.736.06%
Theft from the person252.63-44.44%
Vehicle crime201.8811.11%
Robbery141.50-6.67%
Drugs121.059.09%
Criminal damage and arson110.900.00%
Bicycle theft110.83-15.38%
Public order80.83-78.38%
Burglary60.60-50.00%
Other crime30.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Shoplifting20.15-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8126.2814.08%
Violence and sexual offences616.08-42.45%
Theft from the person454.5821.62%
Public order373.3827.59%
Other theft332.78-34.00%
Vehicle crime182.48-10.00%
Robbery151.35114.29%
Bicycle theft131.13-13.33%
Burglary120.9871.43%
Drugs110.90-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson110.8337.50%
Shoplifting80.8333.33%
Other crime30.60-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.23-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10628.3135.90%
Anti-social behaviour717.960.00%
Other theft505.3335.14%
Theft from the person373.755.71%
Public order292.78-12.12%
Vehicle crime202.18-42.86%
Bicycle theft151.50-16.67%
Drugs141.13-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.05-27.27%
Burglary70.60-22.22%
Robbery70.53-22.22%
Shoplifting60.53-33.33%
Other crime40.45300.00%
Possession of weapons30.30200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7827.8614.71%
Anti-social behaviour715.86-28.28%
Other theft375.33-19.57%
Vehicle crime352.7834.62%
Theft from the person352.6366.67%
Public order332.6343.48%
Drugs242.48166.67%
Bicycle theft181.80-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.3510.00%
Robbery90.83-35.71%
Burglary90.680.00%
Shoplifting90.68125.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9926.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences687.430.00%
Other theft465.110.00%
Vehicle crime263.450.00%
Public order231.950.00%
Theft from the person211.730.00%
Bicycle theft201.580.00%
Robbery141.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.050.00%
Drugs90.750.00%
Burglary90.680.00%
Shoplifting40.680.00%
Other crime20.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 518 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202467
July 20244
May 20245
April 202460
March 20246
January 202463
December 202361
November 2023106
October 202378
September 202368

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20241
April 20249
March 20244
January 202412
December 202311
November 202314
October 202324
September 20239

A total of 193 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20242
May 202414
April 202424
March 20246
February 20241
January 20248
December 202337
November 202329
October 202333
September 202323

A total of 549 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202466
April 202462
January 202499
December 202381
November 202371
October 202371
September 202399

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202412
January 20246
December 202312
November 20237
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 251 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20242
May 202412
April 202452
March 20249
January 202425
December 202345
November 202337
October 202335
September 202321

A total of 145 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202413
January 202420
December 202318
November 202320
October 202335
September 202326

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20241
January 202411
December 202311
November 20238
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 253 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20241
May 20242
April 202435
March 20243
January 202435
December 202333
November 202350
October 202337
September 202346

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20247
January 202414
December 202315
November 20237
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 85 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 202411
December 202313
November 202315
October 202318
September 202320

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Durward Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Anthony Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maples Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Whitechapel (Lu Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Raven Row
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Fieldgate Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Lindley Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. East Mount Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Darling Row
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Stepney Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cavell Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Somerford Street
    Total5
    Drugs4
    Public order1
  • 14. Brady Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Whitechapel
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Philpot Street
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lomas Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Adelina Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cleveland Grove
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Assembly Passage
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cambridge Heath Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Whitechapel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Vallance Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 24. Trahorn Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Castlemaine Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Newark Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Turner Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 28. Hungerford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Jubilee Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sidney Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1