E1W 2AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 2AA

E1W 2AA, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.54 per 1,000 population. This E1W 2AA 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 2AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 2AA, encompassing approximately 3132 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-45.76% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (136.36% increase)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (750.00% increase)

E1W 2AA 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

E1W 2AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3240.54-45.76%
Violence and sexual offences2610.21136.36%
Other theft178.30750.00%
Theft from the person125.4333.33%
Burglary83.83166.67%
Bicycle theft62.55500.00%
Vehicle crime61.92200.00%
Shoplifting61.92200.00%
Drugs51.92-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.60-20.00%
Robbery31.28200.00%
Public order20.96-60.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5934.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences1118.831000.00%
Theft from the person93.510.00%
Drugs72.87600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.230.00%
Public order51.600.00%
Burglary31.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.64-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-95.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3642.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences2011.490.00%
Other theft176.381600.00%
Theft from the person135.430.00%
Shoplifting124.150.00%
Burglary83.830.00%
Vehicle crime72.550.00%
Drugs72.230.00%
Robbery62.230.00%
Bicycle theft41.920.00%
Public order31.280.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.32-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2337.0327.78%
Anti-social behaviour197.34-47.22%
Theft from the person156.067.14%
Other theft134.79-27.78%
Burglary124.1550.00%
Shoplifting73.83133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.2320.00%
Vehicle crime61.9250.00%
Drugs61.9250.00%
Public order31.92-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.96100.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Robbery20.64-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3640.862.86%
Violence and sexual offences1811.49-18.18%
Other theft185.75-35.71%
Theft from the person145.75-26.32%
Robbery104.470.00%
Burglary83.19-20.00%
Public order72.5516.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.23-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.60-33.33%
Drugs41.28-91.30%
Shoplifting31.28-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs4661.92360.00%
Anti-social behaviour3514.686.06%
Other theft2811.1764.71%
Violence and sexual offences228.94-8.33%
Theft from the person197.02216.67%
Burglary106.06-16.67%
Robbery103.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.19100.00%
Vehicle crime61.92-57.14%
Public order61.9220.00%
Shoplifting51.92-28.57%
Bicycle theft11.60-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3346.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences2410.530.00%
Other theft177.660.00%
Vehicle crime145.430.00%
Burglary124.470.00%
Drugs103.830.00%
Shoplifting73.190.00%
Theft from the person62.230.00%
Robbery61.920.00%
Bicycle theft51.920.00%
Public order51.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Other crime20.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202459
April 202436
January 202419
December 202336
November 202335
October 202333

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 202310
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 88 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 202413
January 202415
December 202314
November 202319
October 20236

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202411
June 20241
April 202420
January 202423
December 202318
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20248
January 202412
December 20238
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 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 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
June 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 202346
October 202310

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20242
April 202417
March 20241
January 202413
December 202318
November 202328
October 202317

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 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 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1W 2AA 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. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Forbes Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Hooper Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Orton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Mill Yard
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Burr Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thomas More Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Royal Mint Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Virginia Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Fletcher Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Yeoman'S Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. A1211
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Mews Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 18. Flank Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Dock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ensign Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Crowder Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. East Smithfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 23. John Fisher Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Cartwright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Pennington Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Breezer'S Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Welland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hawksmoor Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Stutfield Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Back Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1