E1W 1LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 1LD

E1W 1LD, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 106.23 per 1,000 population. This E1W 1LD 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 1LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 1LD, encompassing approximately 1346 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (38) incidents (1166.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-36.67% decrease)

E1W 1LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horselydown Lane with total crimes: 30
  • Potters Fields with total crimes: 13
  • Lower Thames Street with total crimes: 13

E1W 1LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38106.231166.67%
Theft from the person2328.2376.92%
Anti-social behaviour1917.09-36.67%
Shoplifting1614.12433.33%
Violence and sexual offences1111.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.17700.00%
Burglary55.9425.00%
Drugs53.7166.67%
Vehicle crime53.71400.00%
Bicycle theft53.71150.00%
Public order43.710.00%
Robbery42.97100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3057.950.00%
Theft from the person1322.29333.33%
Violence and sexual offences119.66120.00%
Burglary48.170.00%
Public order42.970.00%
Shoplifting32.970.00%
Drugs32.230.00%
Other theft32.23-40.00%
Robbery22.230.00%
Bicycle theft21.490.00%
Other crime11.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.66150.00%
Other theft53.7166.67%
Theft from the person33.7150.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.43200.00%
Theft from the person22.23-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.490.00%
Drugs21.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58.17-82.14%
Violence and sexual offences23.71-84.62%
Drugs21.49100.00%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%
Other theft10.74-96.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2869.092700.00%
Other theft2520.802400.00%
Anti-social behaviour1318.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences139.661200.00%
Burglary59.660.00%
Robbery33.710.00%
Bicycle theft32.230.00%
Drugs12.230.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

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 person12.23-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-66.67%
Other theft10.74-85.71%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft711.89-56.25%
Theft from the person45.20-80.95%
Violence and sexual offences32.97-72.73%
Vehicle crime12.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2160.925.00%
Other theft1615.60-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour1111.89-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences118.17-21.43%
Burglary68.1750.00%
Robbery44.4633.33%
Drugs32.970.00%
Shoplifting32.23200.00%
Bicycle theft22.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Public order21.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-85.71%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2569.83-28.57%
Theft from the person2018.57-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour1714.8630.77%
Violence and sexual offences1412.6327.27%
Criminal damage and arson710.4040.00%
Burglary45.20-42.86%
Robbery32.97-57.14%
Vehicle crime22.23-33.33%
Public order11.490.00%
Shoplifting10.74-83.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3589.89-20.45%
Theft from the person2726.00-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour1320.068.33%
Violence and sexual offences119.66-38.89%
Burglary78.1740.00%
Robbery75.2040.00%
Shoplifting65.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.46150.00%
Bicycle theft43.710.00%
Vehicle crime32.97-25.00%
Drugs22.23-60.00%
Public order11.490.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4499.550.00%
Theft from the person2832.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences1820.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour1213.370.00%
Burglary58.910.00%
Drugs53.710.00%
Robbery53.710.00%
Bicycle theft43.710.00%
Vehicle crime42.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.970.00%
Possession of weapons21.490.00%
Shoplifting21.490.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Public order11.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202430
April 202413
January 202411
December 202317
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 203 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 202425
March 20241
February 20247
January 202416
December 202325
November 202335
October 202344

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 175 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 202428
March 20241
February 20244
January 202421
December 202320
November 202327
October 202328

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 202413
March 20241
February 20243
January 202411
December 202314
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234

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
August 20241
October 20232

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 1LD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Horselydown Lane
    Total30
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Potters Fields
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lower Thames Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. St Katharine'S Way
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Tower Bridge Approach
    Total12
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Curlew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. A3211
    Total5
    Theft from the person5
  • 9. Weaver'S Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Orton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Maguire Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 12. Burr Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thomas More Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Royal Mint Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. A1211
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Mews Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 18. Queen Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 19. East Smithfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. John Fisher Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Cartwright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shorter Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Redmead Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1