DISCOVERY WALK, E1W 2JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 2JG

DISCOVERY WALK, E1W 2JG, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.78 per 1,000 population. This E1W 2JG 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 2JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 2JG, encompassing approximately 4950 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-43.90% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

E1W 2JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Solander Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Virginia Street with total crimes: 4

DISCOVERY WALK, E1W 2JG 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 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2317.78-43.90%
Violence and sexual offences214.6561.54%
Theft from the person84.2433.33%
Public order71.62600.00%
Vehicle crime61.4120.00%
Shoplifting51.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.01150.00%
Other theft41.01100.00%
Drugs30.81-66.67%
Burglary30.61-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Robbery10.40-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4118.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences138.280.00%
Drugs92.630.00%
Burglary71.820.00%
Theft from the person61.410.00%
Vehicle crime51.210.00%
Robbery31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.81-92.31%
Other theft10.20-88.89%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.20-93.75%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2119.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.24700.00%
Shoplifting143.230.00%
Theft from the person132.830.00%
Other theft92.63350.00%
Burglary81.820.00%
Vehicle crime51.620.00%
Bicycle theft41.010.00%
Robbery30.810.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Drugs20.610.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.81-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.40-89.47%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1920.60-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences193.84-24.00%
Theft from the person123.84-29.41%
Other theft102.42-23.08%
Vehicle crime92.0212.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.82133.33%
Burglary61.41-14.29%
Bicycle theft41.21100.00%
Shoplifting40.81100.00%
Robbery30.81-57.14%
Drugs30.6150.00%
Public order30.61-57.14%
Other crime20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.0325.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.055.00%
Theft from the person174.24-15.00%
Other theft133.43-31.58%
Vehicle crime82.63100.00%
Burglary71.6216.67%
Robbery71.4140.00%
Public order71.4175.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.61100.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Drugs20.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2023.23-35.48%
Violence and sexual offences204.04-23.08%
Theft from the person204.04150.00%
Other theft194.0426.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.84700.00%
Burglary61.6220.00%
Drugs61.21200.00%
Robbery51.21400.00%
Public order41.01-73.33%
Vehicle crime40.81-20.00%
Shoplifting20.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3124.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences266.260.00%
Public order155.250.00%
Other theft153.030.00%
Theft from the person83.030.00%
Burglary51.620.00%
Bicycle theft51.010.00%
Vehicle crime51.010.00%
Shoplifting41.010.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
May 20241
April 202416
March 20242
January 202419
December 202325
November 202320
October 202326

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202441
April 202421
January 202419
December 202321
November 202320
October 202331

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 202414
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 85 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
May 20241
April 202413
January 202412
December 202317
November 202320
October 20238

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 202410
December 202313
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 202315

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1W 2JG 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. Solander Gardens
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Virginia Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lowood Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Crowder Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sovereign Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wapping Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Prusom Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wine Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Dellow Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Angel Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Pennington Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Breezer'S Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Welland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Green Bank
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Watts Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Monza Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Farthing Fields
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Benson Quay
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Shadwell
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Pier Head
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Cornwall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hawksmoor Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Roding Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Betts Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Raine Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Stevedore Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Chandler Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Vinegar Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1