CARTWRIGHT STREET, E1 8LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 8LX

CARTWRIGHT STREET, E1 8LX, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.53 per 1,000 population. This E1 8LX 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 8LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 8LX, encompassing approximately 5091 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (25) incidents (525.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)

E1 8LX 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
  • Forbes Street with total crimes: 8

CARTWRIGHT STREET, E1 8LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2525.53525.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.91-50.00%
Theft from the person194.7146.15%
Violence and sexual offences183.73125.00%
Burglary103.54400.00%
Vehicle crime71.9675.00%
Shoplifting71.3740.00%
Bicycle theft61.37500.00%
Drugs51.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.980.00%
Public order30.79-50.00%
Robbery20.59-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4820.230.00%
Theft from the person139.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.5560.00%
Public order61.570.00%
Shoplifting51.180.00%
Drugs50.98400.00%
Vehicle crime40.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79300.00%
Other theft40.79100.00%
Robbery30.790.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

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
Shoplifting53.14-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences50.98150.00%
Other theft20.98-33.33%
Burglary20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting83.5460.00%
Other theft31.57-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.20-75.00%
Drugs10.20-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.11-61.54%
Drugs50.9825.00%
Other theft40.98-80.00%
Theft from the person40.79-69.23%
Violence and sexual offences30.79-86.36%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-90.00%
Public order20.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.982100.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.320.00%
Other theft203.93150.00%
Theft from the person133.931200.00%
Shoplifting132.55550.00%
Burglary72.55250.00%
Public order61.370.00%
Vehicle crime51.180.00%
Drugs40.980.00%
Bicycle theft40.790.00%
Robbery30.790.00%

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 theft82.75100.00%
Burglary21.570.00%
Shoplifting20.39-85.71%
Theft from the person10.39-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.20-85.71%

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
Shoplifting146.09-44.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.75-61.11%
Other theft41.37-71.43%
Theft from the person40.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2523.77108.33%
Violence and sexual offences184.91-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour153.54-48.28%
Burglary152.95114.29%
Other theft142.95-6.67%
Drugs82.75100.00%
Theft from the person81.57-27.27%
Public order51.570.00%
Vehicle crime50.98400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-25.00%
Robbery30.59-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2922.7811.54%
Violence and sexual offences215.70-27.59%
Other theft154.12-40.00%
Shoplifting122.959.09%
Theft from the person112.36-21.43%
Burglary72.16-36.36%
Robbery51.37-37.50%
Public order50.980.00%
Drugs40.98-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson40.79-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-83.33%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs4436.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences298.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour265.700.00%
Other theft255.110.00%
Theft from the person144.910.00%
Burglary112.750.00%
Shoplifting112.160.00%
Robbery82.160.00%
Vehicle crime61.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.180.00%
Public order51.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 88 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
June 20241
May 20244
April 202413
March 20241
February 20244
January 20248
December 202311
November 202314

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
June 20242
April 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 202422
March 20241
February 20247
January 202418
December 202321
November 202329

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.43 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 202420
January 202415
December 202329
November 202326

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20242
April 20247
March 20242
January 202415
December 20237
November 202311

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 202344

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 202420
March 20248
February 20244
January 202414
December 202315
November 202325

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
May 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 202413
March 20242
February 202414
January 202425
December 202312
November 202311

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238

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 8LX 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. Forbes Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Hooper Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. A3211
    Total5
    Theft from the person5
  • 7. Orton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Mansell Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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