E1 8LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 8LD

E1 8LD, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 157 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.31 per 1,000 population. This E1 8LD 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 8LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 8LD, encompassing approximately 8129 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (94.12% increase)
  • Other theft: (28) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-52.00% decrease)

E1 8LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Katharine'S Way with total crimes: 13
  • Tower Bridge Approach with total crimes: 12
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 11

E1 8LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.3194.12%
Other theft284.06366.67%
Anti-social behaviour243.44-52.00%
Theft from the person172.9541.67%
Burglary132.09225.00%
Bicycle theft91.60350.00%
Shoplifting81.1160.00%
Vehicle crime70.9840.00%
Drugs60.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.74-16.67%
Robbery30.62-25.00%
Public order30.37-62.50%
Other crime10.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5015.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.15183.33%
Theft from the person122.090.00%
Public order81.48700.00%
Drugs80.98700.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.98200.00%
Other theft60.74100.00%
Vehicle crime50.740.00%
Shoplifting50.620.00%
Burglary40.62100.00%
Robbery40.49300.00%
Bicycle theft20.49100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.71100.00%
Shoplifting50.74-37.50%
Other theft30.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37100.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting82.8360.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.98-25.00%
Other theft30.37-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.370.00%
Public order20.37-33.33%
Robbery10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.12-80.00%
Drugs10.12-85.71%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs74.18-41.67%
Other theft50.86-80.00%
Theft from the person50.62-61.54%
Shoplifting50.62-64.29%
Violence and sexual offences40.62-84.62%
Public order30.49-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-94.12%
Bicycle theft10.25-80.00%
Burglary10.12-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3419.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.18766.67%
Other theft253.20212.50%
Shoplifting143.08600.00%
Theft from the person131.721200.00%
Drugs121.601100.00%
Burglary91.48200.00%
Vehicle crime71.110.00%
Public order70.86600.00%
Bicycle theft50.860.00%
Robbery30.620.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft82.46100.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.37-62.50%
Shoplifting20.37-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%
Public order10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.12-80.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting144.43-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences81.72-71.43%
Theft from the person50.98-37.50%
Other theft40.62-78.95%
Drugs20.49-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.12-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.820.00%
Shoplifting263.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.20-37.14%
Other theft192.71-29.63%
Burglary152.3466.67%
Drugs121.85200.00%
Theft from the person81.48-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9816.67%
Vehicle crime60.86100.00%
Public order50.74-37.50%
Robbery30.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3518.709.38%
Violence and sexual offences284.31-26.32%
Other theft273.44-25.00%
Shoplifting133.3230.00%
Theft from the person101.6066.67%
Burglary91.23-30.77%
Public order81.1114.29%
Robbery60.98-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.740.00%
Drugs40.74-91.30%
Vehicle crime30.49-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.3750.00%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs4626.32283.33%
Violence and sexual offences385.6626.67%
Other theft364.6724.14%
Anti-social behaviour324.4310.34%
Burglary133.94-23.53%
Robbery101.6011.11%
Shoplifting101.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime81.23-33.33%
Public order70.9875.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8620.00%
Theft from the person60.74-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.74-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.690.00%
Other theft293.570.00%
Burglary173.570.00%
Shoplifting152.090.00%
Vehicle crime121.850.00%
Drugs121.480.00%
Theft from the person91.480.00%
Robbery91.110.00%
Bicycle theft61.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.740.00%
Public order40.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Other crime20.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202450
May 20242
April 202434
January 202422
December 202335
November 202332
October 202329

A total of 87 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
June 20241
May 20245
April 202413
March 20241
February 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202417
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 202426
March 20243
February 20248
January 202428
December 202328
November 202338
October 202330

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 193 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 202425
March 20248
February 20244
January 202419
December 202327
November 202336
October 202329

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20249
March 20243
January 202415
December 20239
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
June 20243
April 20247
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 202412
March 20241
February 20242
January 202412
December 20234
November 202346
October 202312

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 202414
March 20242
February 202414
January 202426
December 202313
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Katharine'S Way
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Tower Bridge Approach
    Total12
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Minories
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Forbes Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Hooper Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Mill Yard
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. West Tenter Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Burr Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Thomas More Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Royal Mint Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Virginia Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gower'S Walk
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fletcher Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Yeoman'S Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Scarborough Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Alie Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. A1211
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Mews Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 24. Flank Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Dock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ensign Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Leman Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Mansell Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 29. East Smithfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. John Fisher Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2