WAPPING HIGH STREET, E1W 1LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 1LY

WAPPING HIGH STREET, E1W 1LY, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of May 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.53 per 1,000 population. This E1W 1LY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E1W postcode area, which has experienced 6 crimes and a crime rate of 0.59 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E1W 1LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 1LY, encompassing approximately 3789 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-91.67% decrease)

E1W 1LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butterfield Close with total crimes: 2

WAPPING HIGH STREET, E1W 1LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-91.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.20-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences123.170.00%
Other theft93.17800.00%
Burglary62.38200.00%
Shoplifting41.5833.33%
Vehicle crime31.06-40.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.9341.67%
Violence and sexual offences124.49-14.29%
Vehicle crime53.17400.00%
Shoplifting31.32200.00%
Burglary20.79-66.67%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-66.67%
Robbery10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.7275.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.69100.00%
Burglary63.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.58-14.29%
Other theft41.58-20.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.26-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.93-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.11600.00%
Drugs61.85500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.58-70.00%
Other theft51.58-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Public order30.79-25.00%
Burglary30.79-57.14%
Theft from the person20.79100.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2017.15-31.03%
Violence and sexual offences155.2850.00%
Other theft73.96-22.22%
Burglary71.85-12.50%
Public order41.85100.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Bicycle theft30.79-40.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Drugs10.53-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2921.11-21.62%
Violence and sexual offences107.65-9.09%
Other theft92.6412.50%
Burglary82.38166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.1166.67%
Bicycle theft51.32400.00%
Vehicle crime31.3250.00%
Drugs30.79200.00%
Theft from the person30.79200.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3718.7476.19%
Violence and sexual offences119.76-50.00%
Other theft82.90166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.110.00%
Public order30.79-25.00%
Burglary30.7950.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-66.67%
Theft from the person10.53-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.810.00%
Vehicle crime65.540.00%
Public order41.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Theft from the person30.790.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
July 20231

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202412
January 202412
December 202314
November 20238
October 202315
September 202310
August 202311
July 202322

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 202417
December 202312
November 20236
October 202320
September 202329
August 202337
July 202321

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237
September 20238
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20231
September 20235
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in May 2024

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

  • 1. Butterfield Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1