E1 8JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 8JB

E1 8JB, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 163 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.52 per 1,000 population. This E1 8JB 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 8JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 8JB, encompassing approximately 12059 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (48.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-47.62% decrease)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)

E1 8JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

E1 8JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.5248.00%
Anti-social behaviour333.07-47.62%
Other theft182.74200.00%
Burglary151.49275.00%
Theft from the person121.249.09%
Bicycle theft91.00800.00%
Robbery80.7560.00%
Shoplifting70.66250.00%
Drugs60.58-57.14%
Vehicle crime60.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.5020.00%
Public order50.50-37.50%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6312.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.221150.00%
Drugs142.070.00%
Theft from the person111.160.00%
Public order80.910.00%
Vehicle crime60.660.00%
Other theft60.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.500.00%
Robbery50.410.00%
Burglary40.41300.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.33100.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Burglary10.080.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.08-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.080.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.50-85.00%
Public order10.25-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-97.22%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6917.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences365.720.00%
Other theft222.991000.00%
Theft from the person201.821900.00%
Shoplifting141.660.00%
Vehicle crime131.160.00%
Burglary111.080.00%
Drugs90.910.00%
Robbery60.750.00%
Public order60.500.00%
Bicycle theft40.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.250.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.33-89.47%
Theft from the person10.17-94.12%
Vehicle crime10.08-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.99-36.73%
Other theft192.57-45.71%
Theft from the person171.586.25%
Burglary121.41-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson111.0083.33%
Drugs100.91150.00%
Public order100.83-16.67%
Vehicle crime80.830.00%
Shoplifting80.66100.00%
Robbery50.66-54.55%
Bicycle theft40.410.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4916.504.26%
Violence and sexual offences364.06-5.26%
Other theft352.99-28.57%
Theft from the person162.900.00%
Burglary131.338.33%
Public order121.0820.00%
Robbery111.00-15.38%
Vehicle crime80.91-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson60.66-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.50100.00%
Drugs40.33-91.49%
Shoplifting40.33-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4921.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour474.060.00%
Drugs473.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences383.900.00%
Theft from the person163.150.00%
Robbery131.330.00%
Burglary121.080.00%
Public order101.000.00%
Vehicle crime90.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.750.00%
Shoplifting50.580.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 292 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202463
April 202469
January 202431
December 202349
November 202347

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202425
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202436
January 202436
December 202336
November 202338

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 202313

A total of 98 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
June 20241
May 20243
April 202420
March 20241
February 20241
January 202417
December 202316
November 202316

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
May 20241
April 20246
January 202410
December 202312
November 202310

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
April 20249
January 202410
December 20234
November 202347

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
July 20241
April 202411
January 202412
December 202313
November 202312

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 202422
March 20242
February 20242
January 202419
December 202335
November 202349

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
June 20242
April 202413
February 20241
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
June 20241
January 202411
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202414
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Forbes Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Goodman'S Stile
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hooper Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Plough Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Mill Yard
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. West Tenter Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Thomas More Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Royal Mint Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Virginia Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Yeoman'S Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Scarborough Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Alie Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. A1211
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Mews Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 23. Flank Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Dock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ensign Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Crowder Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Burslem Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Fairclough Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Leman Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Buckle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2