E1W 1BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 1BD

E1W 1BD, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.57 per 1,000 population. This E1W 1BD 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 1BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 1BD, encompassing approximately 2351 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-35.48% decrease)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

E1W 1BD 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
  • Curlew Street with total crimes: 5

E1W 1BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2036.57-35.48%
Other theft188.500.00%
Theft from the person107.6566.67%
Violence and sexual offences104.25150.00%
Shoplifting54.25150.00%
Bicycle theft52.13400.00%
Burglary42.130.00%
Drugs41.700.00%
Vehicle crime41.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7050.00%
Public order21.28-50.00%
Robbery10.85-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3125.510.00%
Theft from the person613.180.00%
Burglary42.550.00%
Drugs41.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.700.00%
Public order41.700.00%
Robbery21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%

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 offences42.13100.00%
Other theft11.700.00%

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 offences22.130.00%
Theft from the person10.85-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%

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 person33.83-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-85.71%
Drugs20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Other theft10.43-93.33%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1529.771400.00%
Violence and sexual offences146.381300.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.950.00%
Theft from the person95.53800.00%
Burglary53.830.00%
Bicycle theft42.130.00%
Vehicle crime31.700.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%

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 person11.28-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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 person32.98-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.85-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.210.00%
Burglary105.1066.67%
Other theft94.25-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour93.83-40.00%
Theft from the person63.8350.00%
Drugs62.55200.00%
Public order32.5550.00%
Vehicle crime31.28200.00%
Shoplifting31.28200.00%
Robbery11.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1526.3615.38%
Violence and sexual offences126.3820.00%
Other theft115.10-15.38%
Burglary64.68-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.5525.00%
Theft from the person42.13-33.33%
Robbery21.70-66.67%
Public order20.850.00%
Drugs20.85-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.85-66.67%
Shoplifting10.43-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1331.890.00%
Other theft135.538.33%
Violence and sexual offences105.53-37.50%
Burglary74.2575.00%
Theft from the person62.98-14.29%
Robbery62.5550.00%
Drugs62.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.55100.00%
Vehicle crime31.70-57.14%
Shoplifting31.28-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.28-33.33%
Public order20.85100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1633.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.80-27.78%
Other theft125.5320.00%
Theft from the person75.10133.33%
Vehicle crime72.98133.33%
Robbery42.980.00%
Burglary41.700.00%
Shoplifting41.7033.33%
Bicycle theft31.70-25.00%
Drugs21.28-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Public order10.85-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1828.910.00%
Other theft107.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.250.00%
Drugs73.400.00%
Bicycle theft42.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.700.00%
Burglary41.700.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Theft from the person31.280.00%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Possession of weapons11.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202431
April 202413
January 20249
December 202315
November 202313
October 202313
September 202318

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 20241
May 20241
April 202415
March 20241
January 20249
December 202311
November 202313
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20249
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 202414
March 20241
February 20242
January 202412
December 202312
November 202310
October 202316
September 20238

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1W 1BD 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. Curlew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Orton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Maguire Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 6. Burr Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Thomas More Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Royal Mint Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Virginia Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. A1211
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Mews Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 12. Flank Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Dock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ensign Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. East Smithfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. John Fisher Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Cartwright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Welland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shorter Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Redmead Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Hermitage Wall
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Roding Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Wellclose Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Lilley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Torrington Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1