STAR PLACE, E1W 1AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 1AF

STAR PLACE, E1W 1AF, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.66 per 1,000 population. This E1W 1AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E1W postcode area, which has experienced 113 crimes and a crime rate of 11.17 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E1W 1AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 1AF, encompassing approximately 2408 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-47.92% decrease)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (1050.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)

E1W 1AF 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

STAR PLACE, E1W 1AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2550.66-47.92%
Other theft2310.381050.00%
Violence and sexual offences189.55125.00%
Theft from the person137.4730.00%
Burglary95.40350.00%
Bicycle theft73.74600.00%
Vehicle crime72.9175.00%
Shoplifting62.91200.00%
Drugs52.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0833.33%
Public order31.66-40.00%
Robbery21.25-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4838.620.00%
Theft from the person1019.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.1560.00%
Public order53.320.00%
Drugs52.08400.00%
Vehicle crime42.080.00%
Robbery31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.32150.00%
Burglary12.080.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.42-75.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44.98-55.56%
Drugs31.66-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-89.47%
Public order10.83-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-93.75%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2043.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences198.311800.00%
Other theft167.89700.00%
Shoplifting116.640.00%
Theft from the person94.57800.00%
Burglary83.740.00%
Vehicle crime53.320.00%
Public order52.080.00%
Drugs42.080.00%
Bicycle theft41.660.00%
Robbery31.660.00%

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 theft21.660.00%
Theft from the person10.83-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33.74-50.00%
Other theft21.25-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-86.67%
Vehicle crime10.83-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1741.11-39.29%
Violence and sexual offences157.06-21.05%
Other theft146.237.69%
Burglary145.81100.00%
Drugs85.81100.00%
Shoplifting73.32133.33%
Theft from the person62.91-25.00%
Public order52.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0825.00%
Vehicle crime52.08400.00%
Bicycle theft12.08-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.42-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2841.117.69%
Violence and sexual offences1911.63-20.83%
Other theft137.89-23.53%
Theft from the person85.4033.33%
Burglary73.32-22.22%
Robbery52.91-28.57%
Public order52.0825.00%
Drugs42.08-91.49%
Criminal damage and arson41.66-33.33%
Shoplifting31.66-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.25100.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-83.33%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs4765.61327.27%
Anti-social behaviour2619.5223.81%
Violence and sexual offences2410.8014.29%
Other theft179.976.25%
Burglary97.060.00%
Robbery73.7416.67%
Vehicle crime62.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.4950.00%
Theft from the person62.490.00%
Shoplifting52.49-28.57%
Public order42.08100.00%
Bicycle theft11.66-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2150.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences218.720.00%
Other theft168.720.00%
Drugs116.640.00%
Vehicle crime104.570.00%
Burglary94.150.00%
Shoplifting73.740.00%
Robbery62.910.00%
Theft from the person62.490.00%
Bicycle theft52.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.080.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Other crime20.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 67 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
June 20241
May 20244
April 20249
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
June 20242
April 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 202419
March 20241
February 20242
January 202415
December 202319
November 202324
October 202321

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202448
April 202420
January 202417
December 202328
November 202326
October 202321

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20241
April 20248
January 202414
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 202347
October 202311

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 202416
March 20242
February 20242
January 202414
December 202313
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
May 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202411
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1W 1AF 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. Orton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Mill Yard
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. West Tenter Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Burr Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thomas More Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Royal Mint Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Virginia Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fletcher Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Yeoman'S Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Scarborough Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A1211
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Mews Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 19. Flank Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Dock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ensign Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Mansell Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. East Smithfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 25. John Fisher Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Cartwright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Pennington Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Breezer'S Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Welland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Goodman'S Yard
    Total1
    Burglary1