CROFTS STREET, E1 8LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 8LU

CROFTS STREET, E1 8LU, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.01 per 1,000 population. This E1 8LU 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 8LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 8LU, encompassing approximately 7524 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (25) incidents (1150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

E1 8LU 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

CROFTS STREET, E1 8LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.0180.00%
Other theft253.591150.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.32-50.00%
Theft from the person163.1945.45%
Burglary132.13333.33%
Bicycle theft81.73700.00%
Shoplifting71.0640.00%
Vehicle crime60.9350.00%
Drugs60.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.800.00%
Robbery30.66-25.00%
Public order30.40-57.14%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4814.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.38200.00%
Theft from the person111.990.00%
Public order71.460.00%
Drugs60.93500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.80400.00%
Shoplifting50.660.00%
Vehicle crime40.660.00%
Robbery40.530.00%
Burglary30.5350.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting52.26-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences50.66150.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Burglary20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting72.3940.00%
Other theft30.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.13-75.00%
Drugs10.13-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.46-64.29%
Drugs50.66-37.50%
Other theft40.66-80.95%
Theft from the person40.53-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences30.53-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-93.75%
Public order20.27-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3218.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.252300.00%
Other theft213.19162.50%
Shoplifting142.79600.00%
Theft from the person111.861000.00%
Burglary91.46350.00%
Drugs81.200.00%
Public order71.060.00%
Vehicle crime60.930.00%
Bicycle theft50.800.00%
Robbery30.660.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft81.86100.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Shoplifting20.27-85.71%
Theft from the person10.27-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-85.71%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting144.12-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences71.86-70.83%
Other theft40.93-73.33%
Theft from the person40.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2618.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.19-42.42%
Other theft152.53-25.00%
Burglary151.9966.67%
Theft from the person81.99-11.11%
Drugs81.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0616.67%
Vehicle crime60.93200.00%
Public order50.80-28.57%
Robbery20.66-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3317.9410.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.39-7.69%
Other theft203.19-28.57%
Shoplifting132.6630.00%
Theft from the person91.7350.00%
Burglary91.20-25.00%
Public order71.2016.67%
Robbery60.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.800.00%
Drugs40.80-91.11%
Vehicle crime20.53-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs4524.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour305.980.00%
Other theft283.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.720.00%
Burglary123.460.00%
Shoplifting101.590.00%
Robbery91.330.00%
Vehicle crime81.200.00%
Public order61.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.800.00%
Theft from the person60.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202448
May 20242
April 202432
January 202419
December 202333
November 202330

A total of 71 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
June 20241
May 20244
April 202411
March 20241
February 20244
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202415
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 202424
March 20241
February 20247
January 202424
December 202324
November 202326

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
July 20242
April 20249
March 20242
January 202415
December 20239
November 202312

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
June 20243
April 20246
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 202345

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 202421
March 20248
February 20244
January 202415
December 202320
November 202328

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
May 20242
April 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 202414
March 20242
February 202414
January 202426
December 202313
November 202310

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1 8LU 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. Forbes Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Hooper Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Burr Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thomas More Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Royal Mint Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Virginia Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fletcher Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Yeoman'S Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Scarborough Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. A1211
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Mews Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 21. Flank Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Dock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ensign Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Leman Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Mansell Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 26. East Smithfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 27. John Fisher Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Cartwright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Pennington Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Breezer'S Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1