E1W 1BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 1BP

E1W 1BP, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.28 per 1,000 population. This E1W 1BP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E1W postcode area, which has experienced 110 crimes and a crime rate of 10.87 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E1W 1BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 1BP, encompassing approximately 1959 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

E1W 1BP Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Tower Bridge Approach with total crimes: 7
  • A3211 with total crimes: 7
  • Ensign Street with total crimes: 7

E1W 1BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3538.280.00%
Theft from the person1017.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.1050.00%
Drugs43.06300.00%
Public order42.040.00%
Vehicle crime32.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Burglary31.530.00%
Robbery21.530.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.06100.00%
Drugs12.040.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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 crime23.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.020.00%
Theft from the person11.02-66.67%
Drugs10.51-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs35.1050.00%
Theft from the person31.53-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.53-88.24%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Other theft10.51-93.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1740.321600.00%
Other theft158.68650.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.660.00%
Theft from the person126.121100.00%
Burglary66.120.00%
Bicycle theft53.060.00%
Vehicle crime42.550.00%
Public order32.040.00%
Drugs21.530.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%

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 theft22.04100.00%
Theft from the person11.02-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-50.00%

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 person34.08-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences21.53-86.67%
Other theft11.02-91.67%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1540.32-6.25%
Other theft127.669.09%
Anti-social behaviour126.12-52.00%
Burglary126.12100.00%
Theft from the person86.12-11.11%
Drugs64.08100.00%
Public order43.060.00%
Vehicle crime42.04300.00%
Shoplifting32.04200.00%
Robbery11.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2542.3647.06%
Violence and sexual offences1612.76-20.00%
Other theft118.17-45.00%
Theft from the person95.61-35.71%
Burglary64.59-33.33%
Public order43.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.040.00%
Drugs32.04-93.02%
Robbery21.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.02-80.00%
Shoplifting10.51-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs4375.02377.78%
Other theft2021.955.26%
Violence and sexual offences2010.2125.00%
Anti-social behaviour1710.2141.67%
Theft from the person148.6827.27%
Burglary97.1580.00%
Robbery64.5920.00%
Vehicle crime53.06-28.57%
Public order42.55100.00%
Shoplifting42.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0433.33%
Bicycle theft12.04-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1951.0435.71%
Violence and sexual offences169.7077.78%
Anti-social behaviour128.17-33.33%
Theft from the person116.1283.33%
Drugs95.6112.50%
Vehicle crime74.59133.33%
Robbery53.570.00%
Burglary52.5525.00%
Shoplifting42.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.04-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.53-40.00%
Public order21.53-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.02100.00%
Other crime21.020.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1840.32-10.00%
Other theft149.19-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences97.15-10.00%
Drugs84.5933.33%
Theft from the person64.08-40.00%
Bicycle theft53.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5566.67%
Burglary42.5533.33%
Public order32.040.00%
Shoplifting31.53200.00%
Vehicle crime31.53-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2038.790.00%
Other theft1510.210.00%
Theft from the person107.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.100.00%
Drugs65.100.00%
Vehicle crime43.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.040.00%
Burglary31.530.00%
Bicycle theft21.530.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
June 20241
May 20243
April 202412
March 20241
February 20243
January 20248
December 20239
November 202314
October 202311
September 20236
August 202310

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
April 202412
January 202412
December 202325
November 202317
October 202312
September 202318
August 202320

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
August 20231

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 202417
March 20241
February 20242
January 202415
December 202316
November 202320
October 202316
September 20239
August 202310

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 202343
October 20239
September 20238
August 20236

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 202415
March 20242
February 20241
January 202412
December 202311
November 202320
October 202319
September 202314
August 202315

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 202412
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
August 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1W 1BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tower Bridge Approach
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. A3211
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Ensign Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. St Katharine'S Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Royal Mint Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Yeoman'S Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Tower Gateway (Dlr)
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Orton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 10. Flank Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Mill Yard
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Shorter Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Redmead Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 16. Roding Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Mews Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Virginia Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Goodman'S Yard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hellings Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Stockholm Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Burr Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Thomas More Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Star Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Crofts Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. John Fisher Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Blue Anchor Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Dock Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Wellclose Street
    Total1
    Drugs1