EAST SMITHFIELD, E1W 1AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 1AP

EAST SMITHFIELD, E1W 1AP, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.31 per 1,000 population. This E1W 1AP 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 1AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 1AP, encompassing approximately 1947 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (27) incidents (575.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-47.83% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (214.29% increase)

E1W 1AP 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
  • Minories with total crimes: 9

EAST SMITHFIELD, E1W 1AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2768.31575.00%
Anti-social behaviour2413.87-47.83%
Violence and sexual offences2212.33214.29%
Theft from the person1811.3050.00%
Burglary99.24350.00%
Vehicle crime84.62100.00%
Bicycle theft54.11150.00%
Drugs52.570.00%
Shoplifting52.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.57-20.00%
Public order32.05-50.00%
Robbery21.54-33.33%
Other crime11.030.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4651.870.00%
Theft from the person1223.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.1616.67%
Public order63.60500.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.08150.00%
Drugs52.57400.00%
Shoplifting52.570.00%
Vehicle crime42.570.00%
Other theft42.0533.33%
Robbery32.05200.00%
Bicycle theft21.540.00%
Burglary21.030.00%

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 offences610.79100.00%
Shoplifting53.08-37.50%
Other theft32.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54100.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Public order11.03-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

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
Shoplifting811.3060.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.11-25.00%
Other theft31.54-40.00%
Public order21.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.51-80.00%
Drugs10.51-85.71%

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
Drugs717.4616.67%
Other theft53.60-76.19%
Theft from the person52.57-61.54%
Shoplifting52.5766.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.57-80.00%
Public order32.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-88.89%
Bicycle theft11.03-75.00%
Burglary10.51-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2153.93162.50%
Violence and sexual offences2010.79566.67%
Anti-social behaviour1810.270.00%
Theft from the person139.241200.00%
Burglary76.68133.33%
Drugs63.60500.00%
Vehicle crime53.080.00%
Public order52.57400.00%
Bicycle theft42.570.00%
Robbery32.050.00%
Shoplifting31.5450.00%

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 theft810.27100.00%
Burglary34.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.54-62.50%
Shoplifting21.54-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.51-80.00%

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
Shoplifting1418.49-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences87.19-55.56%
Theft from the person54.11-37.50%
Other theft42.57-73.33%
Drugs22.05-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.51-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2161.12110.00%
Violence and sexual offences1810.79-18.18%
Other theft159.24-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour157.70-48.28%
Burglary147.70133.33%
Drugs117.19175.00%
Theft from the person85.65-27.27%
Public order54.110.00%
Vehicle crime52.57400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.57-25.00%
Robbery21.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.03-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2959.5811.54%
Violence and sexual offences2214.89-31.25%
Other theft1811.30-28.00%
Theft from the person119.24-21.43%
Shoplifting105.6511.11%
Burglary65.14-45.45%
Public order53.080.00%
Robbery42.57-50.00%
Drugs42.05-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson42.05-20.00%
Bicycle theft22.05100.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-83.33%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs4495.53300.00%
Violence and sexual offences3222.6045.45%
Anti-social behaviour2616.4436.84%
Other theft2513.3513.64%
Theft from the person1412.8427.27%
Burglary117.1910.00%
Shoplifting95.65-25.00%
Robbery84.620.00%
Vehicle crime64.11-40.00%
Public order53.08150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5725.00%
Bicycle theft12.57-80.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2271.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences2211.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour1911.300.00%
Shoplifting129.760.00%
Drugs116.160.00%
Theft from the person115.650.00%
Vehicle crime105.650.00%
Burglary105.140.00%
Robbery85.140.00%
Bicycle theft54.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.570.00%
Public order22.050.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Other crime21.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
June 20241
May 20245
April 202413
March 20241
February 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
June 20242
April 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 202420
March 20243
February 20248
January 202418
December 202322
November 202332
October 202322

A total of 179 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202446
May 20242
April 202418
January 202415
December 202329
November 202326
October 202319

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
January 202414
December 20236
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 98 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 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 20247
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 202411
December 20234
November 202344
October 202311

A total of 155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 202421
March 20248
February 20244
January 202415
December 202318
November 202325
October 202322

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

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 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 202414
January 202421
December 202310
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238

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 E1W 1AP 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. Minories
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Forbes Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Hooper Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. A3211
    Total5
    Theft from the person5
  • 8. Orton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. 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. Breezer'S Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 30. East Tenter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1