E1W 2BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 2BP

E1W 2BP, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.78 per 1,000 population. This E1W 2BP 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 2BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 2BP, encompassing approximately 3268 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (69.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-48.28% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)

E1W 2BP 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 2BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3939.7869.57%
Anti-social behaviour3011.93-48.28%
Theft from the person139.1844.44%
Shoplifting73.98133.33%
Vehicle crime72.140.00%
Other theft62.14200.00%
Drugs61.84-33.33%
Burglary61.84200.00%
Public order61.8420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.84-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.22200.00%
Robbery30.920.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5839.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences2317.750.00%
Drugs97.040.00%
Theft from the person92.750.00%
Vehicle crime72.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.140.00%
Public order51.530.00%
Shoplifting31.530.00%
Robbery30.920.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.31-66.67%

In May 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 offences31.84-89.66%
Other theft10.92-91.67%
Public order10.31-85.71%
Drugs10.31-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2939.471350.00%
Anti-social behaviour258.870.00%
Theft from the person137.65333.33%
Other theft123.98500.00%
Shoplifting123.670.00%
Burglary113.670.00%
Vehicle crime103.370.00%
Public order73.060.00%
Robbery42.140.00%
Drugs31.220.00%
Bicycle theft30.920.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person32.14-75.00%
Other theft20.92-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.61-92.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2539.16-26.47%
Anti-social behaviour247.65-7.69%
Theft from the person127.34-33.33%
Other theft123.67-25.00%
Burglary93.6728.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.75166.67%
Public order72.45-46.15%
Vehicle crime72.140.00%
Shoplifting72.14133.33%
Drugs62.14200.00%
Robbery51.84-58.33%
Bicycle theft31.53200.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3444.0621.43%
Anti-social behaviour2610.40-3.70%
Theft from the person187.96-5.26%
Other theft165.51-30.43%
Public order134.9085.71%
Robbery123.980.00%
Vehicle crime73.6740.00%
Burglary72.14-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.14-57.14%
Shoplifting30.92-40.00%
Drugs20.92-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2847.73-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour278.57-6.90%
Other theft238.2627.78%
Theft from the person197.0472.73%
Robbery125.81200.00%
Drugs113.6783.33%
Burglary93.3780.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.7575.00%
Public order72.14-36.36%
Vehicle crime52.14-54.55%
Shoplifting51.53-28.57%
Other crime21.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4448.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour2913.460.00%
Other theft188.870.00%
Theft from the person115.510.00%
Vehicle crime113.370.00%
Public order113.370.00%
Shoplifting73.370.00%
Bicycle theft62.140.00%
Drugs61.840.00%
Burglary51.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.530.00%
Robbery41.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202423
June 20241
May 20243
April 202429
March 20242
January 202425
December 202334
November 202328
October 202344

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 202412
March 20242
January 202412
December 202316
November 202323
October 202318

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202412
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 98 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202413
March 20243
January 202412
December 202318
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
May 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202458
April 202425
January 202424
December 202326
November 202327
October 202329

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 202312
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202411
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 202410
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
May 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 202313
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1W 2BP 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. Solander Gardens
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Mill Yard
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Virginia Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Lowood Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Dunch Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Tait Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Morris Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Timberland Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Angel Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Kinder Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Burslem Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. John Fisher Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Farthing Fields
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Shadwell
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bigland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1