E1 8NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 8NQ

E1 8NQ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 314 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.59 per 1,000 population. This E1 8NQ 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 8NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 8NQ, encompassing approximately 14542 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (78) incidents (-12.36% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)

E1 8NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 27
  • St Botolph Street with total crimes: 15
  • White Church Lane with total crimes: 13

E1 8NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7821.59-12.36%
Violence and sexual offences635.3675.00%
Theft from the person304.333.45%
Other theft292.06190.00%
Burglary231.99155.56%
Public order171.5830.77%
Vehicle crime141.1727.27%
Bicycle theft130.96333.33%
Shoplifting130.89550.00%
Robbery110.8910.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.7666.67%
Drugs80.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.550.00%
Other crime20.21-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8916.022125.00%
Violence and sexual offences366.12350.00%
Theft from the person292.48480.00%
Public order131.99160.00%
Drugs120.89140.00%
Vehicle crime110.830.00%
Other theft100.76-9.09%
Robbery100.69233.33%
Burglary90.69125.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.62100.00%
Bicycle theft30.4150.00%
Other crime30.210.00%
Shoplifting20.21-60.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft113.78120.00%
Violence and sexual offences80.7633.33%
Public order50.5566.67%
Theft from the person50.3466.67%
Drugs50.340.00%
Shoplifting50.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.3433.33%
Burglary40.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.28200.00%
Robbery30.21200.00%
Bicycle theft20.21100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.48-25.00%
Drugs50.41-16.67%
Other theft50.34-44.44%
Public order30.34-57.14%
Shoplifting30.210.00%
Theft from the person30.21-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.2150.00%
Vehicle crime20.21100.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Robbery10.070.00%
Burglary10.07-50.00%
Other crime10.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.070.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person103.58-76.74%
Other theft90.69-76.32%
Violence and sexual offences80.62-85.45%
Public order70.55-30.00%
Drugs60.48-62.50%
Shoplifting30.41-70.00%
Burglary20.21-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour20.14-98.02%
Robbery10.14-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.07-92.86%
Criminal damage and arson10.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.07-90.91%
Possession of weapons10.07-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10122.213266.67%
Violence and sexual offences556.951000.00%
Theft from the person433.78230.77%
Other theft382.96375.00%
Drugs162.61700.00%
Burglary141.10600.00%
Vehicle crime140.960.00%
Bicycle theft110.960.00%
Public order100.7642.86%
Shoplifting100.69900.00%
Robbery80.69300.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person133.031200.00%
Other theft80.89-33.33%
Public order70.55133.33%
Violence and sexual offences50.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.34-25.00%
Drugs20.21-33.33%
Burglary20.14100.00%
Robbery20.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.07-66.67%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft122.75-80.33%
Violence and sexual offences100.83-87.01%
Anti-social behaviour40.69-94.20%
Drugs30.28-86.96%
Shoplifting30.21-78.57%
Public order30.21-90.62%
Criminal damage and arson20.21-90.48%
Burglary10.14-93.33%
Theft from the person10.07-96.00%
Robbery10.07-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7725.925.48%
Anti-social behaviour695.29-29.59%
Other theft614.74-17.57%
Public order324.193.23%
Theft from the person252.20-51.92%
Drugs231.72187.50%
Criminal damage and arson211.5850.00%
Vehicle crime151.440.00%
Burglary151.0325.00%
Shoplifting141.0340.00%
Robbery120.96-14.29%
Bicycle theft80.83-27.27%
Other crime30.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.21100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9828.4016.67%
Other theft746.744.23%
Violence and sexual offences735.0915.87%
Theft from the person525.024.00%
Public order313.5814.81%
Vehicle crime152.130.00%
Robbery141.03-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson140.9655.56%
Burglary120.96-33.33%
Bicycle theft110.8322.22%
Shoplifting100.76233.33%
Drugs80.69-82.61%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8428.47-7.69%
Other theft715.7822.41%
Violence and sexual offences634.88-7.35%
Theft from the person504.3385.19%
Drugs463.44155.56%
Public order273.16-3.57%
Burglary181.86-28.00%
Robbery161.24-11.11%
Vehicle crime151.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.0328.57%
Bicycle theft90.62-30.77%
Shoplifting30.62-84.21%
Other crime20.21100.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9126.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences686.260.00%
Other theft584.680.00%
Public order283.990.00%
Theft from the person271.930.00%
Burglary251.860.00%
Shoplifting191.720.00%
Drugs181.310.00%
Robbery181.240.00%
Vehicle crime151.240.00%
Bicycle theft131.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.890.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 626 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202489
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 2024101
March 20243
February 20244
January 202469
December 202398
November 202384
October 202391

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 126 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20249
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 202414
March 20242
February 20241
January 202415
December 202312
November 202318
October 202325

A total of 183 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 202410
March 20247
February 20243
January 202432
December 202331
November 202327
October 202328

A total of 288 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202429
July 20245
June 20243
May 202410
April 202443
March 202413
February 20241
January 202425
December 202352
November 202350
October 202327

A total of 472 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202436
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 202455
March 20245
February 202410
January 202477
December 202373
November 202363
October 202368

A total of 97 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 202412
December 202314
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 202410
March 20241
February 20243
January 202414
December 202310
November 20233
October 202319

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
June 20242
May 20241
April 202414
January 202415
December 202315
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 202421
December 202314
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 152 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 202416
March 20242
February 20243
January 202423
December 20238
November 202346
October 202318

A total of 386 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202410
July 202411
June 20245
May 20249
April 202438
March 20248
February 202412
January 202461
December 202374
November 202371
October 202358

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total27
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 2. St Botolph Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. White Church Lane
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Osborn Street
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Plumbers Row
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Aldgate East
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Little Somerset Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Lolesworth Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Minories
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Forbes Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Chicksand Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Fieldgate Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Goodman'S Stile
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Whitechapel High Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Monthope Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hooper Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Plough Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Adler Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Gunthorpe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wentworth Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 23. Old Castle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Pomell Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. St Clare Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Christian Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Mill Yard
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. West Tenter Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 29. Royal Mint Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1