E1W 2BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 2BG

E1W 2BG, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.70 per 1,000 population. This E1W 2BG 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 2BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 2BG, encompassing approximately 3770 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E1W 2BG area, explore the E1W 2BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (88.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-48.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

E1W 2BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Forbes Street with total crimes: 8

E1W 2BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.7088.24%
Anti-social behaviour268.49-48.00%
Theft from the person96.90-10.00%
Burglary72.39133.33%
Vehicle crime71.8640.00%
Bicycle theft61.860.00%
Drugs61.59-33.33%
Shoplifting61.59200.00%
Other theft51.59150.00%
Robbery31.33200.00%
Public order30.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-60.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5028.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences1713.261600.00%
Theft from the person104.510.00%
Drugs92.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.390.00%
Vehicle crime51.330.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.27-95.65%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3834.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences2310.080.00%
Theft from the person126.100.00%
Shoplifting123.180.00%
Other theft113.181000.00%
Vehicle crime102.920.00%
Burglary72.650.00%
Drugs71.860.00%
Robbery51.860.00%
Bicycle theft31.330.00%
Public order30.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.27-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2229.17-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour185.83-14.29%
Theft from the person134.770.00%
Other theft113.45-31.25%
Burglary92.9228.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.39133.33%
Shoplifting71.86133.33%
Vehicle crime61.8620.00%
Drugs51.59150.00%
Bicycle theft31.33200.00%
Robbery30.80-72.73%
Public order30.80-66.67%
Other crime20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2330.234.55%
Anti-social behaviour216.10-36.36%
Other theft165.57-33.33%
Theft from the person134.24-7.14%
Robbery113.4522.22%
Public order92.9228.57%
Burglary72.390.00%
Vehicle crime51.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33-57.14%
Shoplifting30.80-40.00%
Drugs20.80-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3338.453.12%
Other theft248.7571.43%
Violence and sexual offences226.36-29.03%
Theft from the person145.83133.33%
Drugs103.71233.33%
Robbery92.65125.00%
Burglary72.39-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.8675.00%
Public order71.86-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.86-58.33%
Shoplifting51.33-28.57%
Other crime21.330.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3237.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences318.490.00%
Other theft148.220.00%
Vehicle crime123.710.00%
Burglary103.180.00%
Public order82.650.00%
Shoplifting72.120.00%
Bicycle theft61.860.00%
Theft from the person61.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.590.00%
Robbery41.060.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202417
June 20241
April 202423
January 202422
December 202323
November 202322
October 202331

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202450
April 202438
January 202418
December 202321
November 202333
October 202332

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 202311
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 77 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 202412
January 202413
December 202313
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202410
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 202411
December 202316
November 202324
October 202314

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

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 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238

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
October 20231

A total of 6 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
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1W 2BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 3. Forbes Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Hooper Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mill Yard
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thomas More Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Virginia Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Tait Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Fletcher Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Flank Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Dock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ensign Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Crowder Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Sovereign Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wapping Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Dellow Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Angel Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Burslem Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. John Fisher Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Pennington Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Breezer'S Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Welland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bigland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cornwall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hawksmoor Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Stutfield Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Ponler Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Christian Street
    Total1
    Robbery1