THE HIGHWAY, E1W 2BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 2BN

THE HIGHWAY, E1W 2BN, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.79 per 1,000 population. This E1W 2BN 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 2BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 2BN, encompassing approximately 3308 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (105.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-48.15% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

E1W 2BN 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

THE HIGHWAY, E1W 2BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3537.79105.88%
Anti-social behaviour2810.58-48.15%
Theft from the person108.46-9.09%
Other theft83.02300.00%
Burglary82.42300.00%
Vehicle crime82.4233.33%
Drugs72.42-22.22%
Bicycle theft62.12500.00%
Shoplifting61.81200.00%
Robbery31.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-40.00%
Public order30.9150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5433.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences1716.321600.00%
Theft from the person115.140.00%
Drugs93.330.00%
Vehicle crime62.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.810.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.30-96.15%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3941.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences2611.790.00%
Theft from the person137.860.00%
Shoplifting123.930.00%
Other theft113.631000.00%
Vehicle crime103.330.00%
Burglary83.020.00%
Drugs72.420.00%
Robbery62.120.00%
Bicycle theft31.810.00%
Public order30.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.30-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2335.37-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour186.95-30.77%
Theft from the person135.44-7.14%
Other theft113.93-38.89%
Burglary103.3311.11%
Drugs73.02250.00%
Vehicle crime72.1216.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.1240.00%
Shoplifting72.12133.33%
Public order52.12-44.44%
Bicycle theft31.51200.00%
Robbery30.91-75.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2840.5116.67%
Anti-social behaviour268.46-21.21%
Other theft187.86-25.00%
Theft from the person145.440.00%
Robbery124.2333.33%
Burglary93.630.00%
Public order92.7228.57%
Vehicle crime62.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.81-28.57%
Shoplifting31.51-40.00%
Drugs20.91-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

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 behaviour3345.95-2.94%
Other theft249.9826.32%
Violence and sexual offences247.25-33.33%
Theft from the person147.25133.33%
Drugs114.23266.67%
Burglary93.33-10.00%
Robbery92.72125.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.7240.00%
Public order72.12-12.50%
Vehicle crime62.12-64.71%
Shoplifting51.81-28.57%
Other crime21.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.60-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3648.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour3410.880.00%
Other theft1910.280.00%
Vehicle crime175.740.00%
Burglary105.140.00%
Public order83.020.00%
Shoplifting72.420.00%
Bicycle theft62.120.00%
Theft from the person61.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.810.00%
Robbery41.510.00%
Drugs31.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Other crime20.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202417
June 20241
April 202426
January 202423
December 202328
November 202324
October 202336

A total of 81 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202413
January 202413
December 202314
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202454
April 202439
January 202418
December 202326
November 202333
October 202334

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 202312
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 202411
December 202318
November 202324
October 202319

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20248
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 202317

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

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 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 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 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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 2BN 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. Royal Mint Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Virginia Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Tait Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Fletcher Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Flank Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Dock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ensign Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Crowder Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Sovereign Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wapping Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Dellow Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Angel Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Kinder Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Burslem Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Fairclough Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. East Smithfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 25. John Fisher Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Cartwright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Pennington Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Breezer'S Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Welland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bigland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1