E1W 2JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 2JR

E1W 2JR, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.02 per 1,000 population. This E1W 2JR 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 2JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 2JR, encompassing approximately 5491 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-44.12% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

E1W 2JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Virginia Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

E1W 2JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.02-44.12%
Violence and sexual offences143.4675.00%
Vehicle crime52.5525.00%
Shoplifting50.91150.00%
Theft from the person50.9125.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.91150.00%
Burglary30.91-50.00%
Other theft30.5550.00%
Public order30.55200.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Drugs20.36-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3412.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.190.00%
Burglary61.460.00%
Drugs61.090.00%
Theft from the person41.090.00%
Vehicle crime40.730.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.180.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.18-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.280.00%
Shoplifting153.100.00%
Theft from the person112.730.00%
Burglary92.000.00%
Other theft91.64800.00%
Vehicle crime51.640.00%
Robbery30.910.00%
Bicycle theft30.550.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.18-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.034.55%
Anti-social behaviour164.190.00%
Theft from the person122.91-7.69%
Other theft92.19-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson81.64166.67%
Shoplifting71.46133.33%
Vehicle crime61.27-14.29%
Burglary61.09-33.33%
Bicycle theft41.09100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Robbery20.36-66.67%
Drugs20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Public order10.18-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.7629.41%
Anti-social behaviour164.01-11.11%
Other theft132.91-35.00%
Theft from the person132.37-23.53%
Burglary92.3728.57%
Vehicle crime71.64250.00%
Public order71.2775.00%
Robbery61.2720.00%
Shoplifting31.09-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%
Drugs20.36-60.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2020.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour183.64-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.28-32.00%
Theft from the person173.10240.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.10900.00%
Burglary71.8216.67%
Robbery51.27150.00%
Drugs50.91150.00%
Public order40.91-66.67%
Shoplifting40.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3020.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.460.00%
Other theft154.550.00%
Public order122.730.00%
Burglary62.190.00%
Shoplifting61.090.00%
Theft from the person51.090.00%
Bicycle theft40.910.00%
Vehicle crime40.730.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202434
April 202417
January 202416
December 202316
November 202318
October 202330

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202415
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 68 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
May 20241
April 202411
January 202412
December 202313
November 202317
October 20235

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202418
January 202423
December 202322
November 202317
October 202325

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 202310
October 20231

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20249
March 20241
January 20249
December 202313
November 202320
October 202315

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

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 2JR 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. Virginia Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Crowder Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Sovereign Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wapping Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Prusom Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wine Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Pennington Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Breezer'S Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Welland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Green Bank
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Watts Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Farthing Fields
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Benson Quay
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Pier Head
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Hawksmoor Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hermitage Wall
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Roding Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Betts Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Raine Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Stevedore Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Chandler Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Vinegar Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Waterman Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Lilley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Torrington Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Cinnamon Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Clegg Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Wapping
    Total1
    Theft from the person1