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

Overview of Crime in E1W 1AW

EAST SMITHFIELD, E1W 1AW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 61.81 per 1,000 population. This E1W 1AW 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 1AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 1AW, encompassing approximately 2248 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-44.90% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (25) incidents (1150.00% increase)

E1W 1AW 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

EAST SMITHFIELD, E1W 1AW 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 Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2761.81-44.90%
Violence and sexual offences2512.0178.57%
Other theft2511.121150.00%
Theft from the person1511.1250.00%
Burglary116.67266.67%
Bicycle theft84.89700.00%
Vehicle crime73.5675.00%
Shoplifting73.1140.00%
Drugs53.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.22-20.00%
Public order31.78-62.50%
Robbery21.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4948.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences1421.79180.00%
Theft from the person106.230.00%
Public order84.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.560.00%
Shoplifting52.220.00%
Drugs52.22400.00%
Vehicle crime42.220.00%
Robbery41.780.00%
Burglary31.78200.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

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
Shoplifting56.23-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.22150.00%
Other theft22.22-33.33%
Burglary10.890.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.5640.00%
Other theft33.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.44-75.00%
Drugs10.44-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.23-64.29%
Other theft42.22-81.82%
Theft from the person41.78-63.64%
Drugs31.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-93.94%
Public order20.89-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-92.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3362.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences2514.672400.00%
Other theft2211.12175.00%
Shoplifting149.78600.00%
Theft from the person116.231000.00%
Burglary94.89350.00%
Public order74.000.00%
Drugs63.110.00%
Bicycle theft52.670.00%
Vehicle crime52.220.00%
Robbery32.220.00%

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 theft86.23100.00%
Burglary23.560.00%
Shoplifting20.89-85.71%
Theft from the person10.89-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-80.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.90-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences56.23-78.26%
Other theft42.22-73.33%
Theft from the person41.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.78-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2657.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2311.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour1810.23-41.94%
Other theft158.000.00%
Burglary146.67100.00%
Drugs86.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.560.00%
Theft from the person62.67-33.33%
Public order52.67-28.57%
Vehicle crime52.22150.00%
Robbery22.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.89-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3155.586.90%
Violence and sexual offences2313.78-11.54%
Other theft1510.23-42.31%
Shoplifting136.6730.00%
Theft from the person95.7850.00%
Public order74.0075.00%
Burglary73.11-41.67%
Robbery63.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.670.00%
Drugs42.67-91.49%
Vehicle crime21.78-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.89100.00%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs4780.93291.67%
Anti-social behaviour2920.9011.54%
Violence and sexual offences2612.904.00%
Other theft2611.5618.18%
Burglary1211.560.00%
Shoplifting105.34-33.33%
Robbery84.450.00%
Vehicle crime73.56-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson63.1150.00%
Theft from the person62.67-33.33%
Public order42.67100.00%
Bicycle theft11.78-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2668.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences2511.560.00%
Other theft2211.120.00%
Shoplifting159.780.00%
Burglary126.670.00%
Drugs125.340.00%
Vehicle crime115.340.00%
Theft from the person94.890.00%
Robbery84.000.00%
Bicycle theft53.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.220.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Other crime20.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202449
May 20242
April 202433
January 202418
December 202331
November 202329
October 202326

A total of 76 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
June 20241
May 20244
April 202411
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202414
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 202425
March 20241
February 20245
January 202423
December 202323
November 202326
October 202325

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
June 20242
April 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 202414
December 20237
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.20 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 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 202347
October 202312

A total of 148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 202422
March 20248
February 20244
January 202415
December 202315
November 202326
October 202322

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
June 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
May 20242
April 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 202414
March 20242
February 202414
January 202426
December 202313
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
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

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 1AW 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. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. 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. Leman Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Mansell Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 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