THOMAS MORE STREET, E1W 1YJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 1YJ

THOMAS MORE STREET, E1W 1YJ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.33 per 1,000 population. This E1W 1YJ 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 1YJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 1YJ, encompassing approximately 3228 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-58.14% decrease)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (1600.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

E1W 1YJ 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
  • Orton Street with total crimes: 5

THOMAS MORE STREET, E1W 1YJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1826.33-58.14%
Other theft175.581600.00%
Theft from the person105.2766.67%
Violence and sexual offences103.10100.00%
Vehicle crime63.100.00%
Bicycle theft61.86500.00%
Shoplifting61.86200.00%
Drugs41.860.00%
Burglary41.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-33.33%
Robbery10.620.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4322.920.00%
Theft from the person613.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.8666.67%
Burglary41.550.00%
Drugs41.240.00%
Public order41.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.2450.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.93100.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs21.55-33.33%
Other theft10.62-92.86%
Theft from the person10.31-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-91.67%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1424.161300.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.721100.00%
Shoplifting113.720.00%
Theft from the person83.41700.00%
Burglary62.480.00%
Bicycle theft41.860.00%
Drugs31.240.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Robbery20.930.00%

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 person10.93-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21.55-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.62-86.67%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.2366.67%
Burglary114.6557.14%
Anti-social behaviour113.41-26.67%
Other theft93.41-10.00%
Drugs72.79250.00%
Shoplifting72.17133.33%
Theft from the person52.170.00%
Vehicle crime41.55300.00%
Public order21.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.31-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1520.147.14%
Other theft104.65-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences93.10-25.00%
Burglary72.790.00%
Theft from the person52.170.00%
Robbery41.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.24-20.00%
Public order41.2433.33%
Shoplifting31.24-40.00%
Drugs20.93-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1425.097.69%
Anti-social behaviour144.34-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences124.34-29.41%
Burglary73.7216.67%
Robbery62.1750.00%
Drugs61.86100.00%
Theft from the person51.86-16.67%
Shoplifting51.55-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.55150.00%
Vehicle crime31.55-62.50%
Public order30.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.93-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1728.5070.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.27-34.78%
Other theft134.658.33%
Vehicle crime84.03166.67%
Theft from the person62.4820.00%
Burglary61.860.00%
Shoplifting61.86100.00%
Bicycle theft51.86-16.67%
Robbery41.55300.00%
Drugs31.24-57.14%
Public order30.9350.00%
Possession of weapons20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-66.67%
Other crime20.620.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2326.330.00%
Other theft127.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.720.00%
Drugs73.100.00%
Bicycle theft62.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.860.00%
Burglary61.860.00%
Theft from the person51.860.00%
Shoplifting31.550.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 202414
March 20241
January 20249
December 202310
November 202314
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 202412
March 20241
February 20242
January 202415
December 20239
November 202312
October 202317
September 202310

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20246
January 202411
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236

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 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202443
April 202412
January 202411
December 202315
November 202314
October 202315
September 202323

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202411
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 1YJ 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. Orton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Burr Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thomas More Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Royal Mint Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Virginia Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mews Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 11. Flank Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Dock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ensign Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. East Smithfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. John Fisher Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Cartwright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pennington Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Breezer'S Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Welland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pier Head
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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