THOMAS MORE STREET, E1W 1AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 1AR

THOMAS MORE STREET, E1W 1AR, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.21 per 1,000 population. This E1W 1AR 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 1AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 1AR, encompassing approximately 2748 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E1W 1AR area, explore the E1W 1AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-46.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (2000.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)

E1W 1AR 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

THOMAS MORE STREET, E1W 1AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2742.21-46.00%
Other theft219.832000.00%
Violence and sexual offences177.64112.50%
Theft from the person126.1920.00%
Bicycle theft74.37600.00%
Vehicle crime72.55133.33%
Burglary62.55100.00%
Shoplifting62.18200.00%
Drugs52.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8233.33%
Public order21.46-50.00%
Robbery20.730.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5033.480.00%
Theft from the person1018.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.64100.00%
Drugs52.910.00%
Public order41.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.82100.00%
Other theft11.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.820.00%
Theft from the person10.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33.28-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-88.89%
Drugs20.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Other theft10.36-93.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1936.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.911700.00%
Other theft156.551400.00%
Shoplifting115.460.00%
Theft from the person94.00800.00%
Burglary83.280.00%
Bicycle theft52.910.00%
Vehicle crime41.820.00%
Drugs41.460.00%
Robbery31.460.00%
Public order31.090.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.09-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person32.55-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.73-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.575.88%
Anti-social behaviour176.55-37.04%
Burglary126.1971.43%
Other theft114.370.00%
Drugs74.0075.00%
Shoplifting72.55133.33%
Vehicle crime62.55200.00%
Theft from the person62.18-25.00%
Public order42.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Bicycle theft11.460.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.36-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2733.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences179.83-19.05%
Other theft116.19-31.25%
Theft from the person84.0033.33%
Burglary72.91-22.22%
Robbery52.55-28.57%
Drugs41.82-91.11%
Criminal damage and arson41.46-20.00%
Public order41.46-20.00%
Shoplifting31.46-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs4555.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour2716.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences219.830.00%
Other theft167.640.00%
Burglary95.820.00%
Robbery73.280.00%
Vehicle crime62.550.00%
Theft from the person62.180.00%
Public order52.180.00%
Shoplifting51.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.820.00%
Bicycle theft11.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
June 20241
May 20243
April 20249
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 202418
March 20241
February 20242
January 202418
December 202317
November 202321

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202450
April 202419
January 202417
December 202327
November 202327

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20248
January 202412
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 202345

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 202415
March 20241
January 202411
December 202311
November 202316

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 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

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 E1W 1AR 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. Burr Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thomas More Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Royal Mint Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Virginia Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fletcher Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Yeoman'S Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. A1211
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Mews Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 17. Flank Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Dock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ensign Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. East Smithfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 22. John Fisher Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Cartwright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Pennington Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Breezer'S Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Welland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mansell Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Shorter Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Redmead Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1