THOMAS MORE SQUARE, E1W 1YW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 1YW

THOMAS MORE SQUARE, E1W 1YW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.21 per 1,000 population. This E1W 1YW 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 1YW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 1YW, encompassing approximately 3433 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-56.60% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (850.00% increase)

E1W 1YW Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Katharine'S Way with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Tower Bridge Approach with total crimes: 12

THOMAS MORE SQUARE, E1W 1YW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2333.21-56.60%
Violence and sexual offences226.70100.00%
Other theft196.41850.00%
Theft from the person145.5355.56%
Bicycle theft74.08600.00%
Vehicle crime62.04200.00%
Shoplifting61.75200.00%
Drugs51.7525.00%
Burglary51.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.46-33.33%
Public order21.17-66.67%
Robbery10.580.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5329.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences1115.44266.67%
Theft from the person93.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.620.00%
Public order61.750.00%
Drugs41.750.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

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 offences31.1750.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

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 offences20.87100.00%
Drugs10.58-50.00%

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
Drugs21.46-60.00%
Other theft10.58-94.74%
Theft from the person10.29-93.75%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-94.74%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1932.041800.00%
Violence and sexual offences195.531800.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.530.00%
Theft from the person164.661500.00%
Shoplifting124.660.00%
Burglary73.500.00%
Drugs52.040.00%
Robbery51.460.00%
Bicycle theft41.460.00%
Public order41.170.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%

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 person10.87-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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 person21.46-86.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-90.48%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2131.7516.67%
Other theft156.12-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour154.37-48.28%
Theft from the person154.37-6.25%
Burglary114.3757.14%
Drugs73.2075.00%
Shoplifting72.04133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.0425.00%
Vehicle crime51.4666.67%
Public order31.46-50.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Robbery20.58-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2934.3731.82%
Violence and sexual offences188.45-18.18%
Other theft185.24-35.71%
Theft from the person165.240.00%
Robbery94.660.00%
Burglary72.62-30.00%
Public order62.0420.00%
Drugs41.75-91.30%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-50.00%
Shoplifting30.87-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs4650.97360.00%
Other theft2813.4021.74%
Violence and sexual offences228.164.76%
Anti-social behaviour226.4110.00%
Theft from the person166.4160.00%
Burglary104.6611.11%
Robbery92.9150.00%
Vehicle crime62.62-40.00%
Public order51.75-28.57%
Shoplifting51.46-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.4666.67%
Bicycle theft11.46-80.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2339.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.120.00%
Theft from the person105.830.00%
Drugs102.910.00%
Vehicle crime102.910.00%
Burglary92.910.00%
Public order72.620.00%
Shoplifting72.040.00%
Robbery62.040.00%
Bicycle theft51.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Other crime20.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202453
April 202416
January 202415
December 202329
November 202322
October 202320

A total of 100 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
May 20241
April 202416
March 20241
February 20242
January 202415
December 202316
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 202419
March 20241
February 20242
January 202421
December 202318
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 202346
October 202310

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 202419
March 20241
January 202415
December 202318
November 202328
October 202323

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20247
January 202411
December 20237
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202412
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Katharine'S Way
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Tower Bridge Approach
    Total12
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Orton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Mill Yard
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Burr Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thomas More Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Royal Mint Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Virginia Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Fletcher Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Yeoman'S Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mews Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 15. Flank Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Dock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ensign Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. East Smithfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. John Fisher Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Cartwright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pennington Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Breezer'S Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Welland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Redmead Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Hermitage Wall
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Roding Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Wellclose Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Betts Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Stevedore Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Waterman Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1