WAPPING LANE, E1W 2RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 2RD

WAPPING LANE, E1W 2RD, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.93 per 1,000 population. This E1W 2RD 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 2RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 2RD, encompassing approximately 4634 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

E1W 2RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • St Marychurch Street with total crimes: 4
  • Sovereign Close with total crimes: 3

WAPPING LANE, E1W 2RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.93-30.43%
Violence and sexual offences93.4580.00%
Vehicle crime51.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.08400.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Burglary20.65-71.43%
Theft from the person10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour239.490.00%
Burglary74.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.510.00%
Vehicle crime41.080.00%
Theft from the person30.860.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.2818.18%
Anti-social behaviour92.80-25.00%
Other theft51.94150.00%
Burglary51.0825.00%
Theft from the person31.08200.00%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.65-33.33%
Public order10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.71-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences112.59-15.38%
Vehicle crime62.37-14.29%
Burglary41.2933.33%
Bicycle theft30.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Theft from the person10.22-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.2230.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.8030.00%
Vehicle crime72.80250.00%
Public order41.5133.33%
Theft from the person40.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-50.00%
Burglary30.65-25.00%
Drugs20.65-60.00%
Other theft20.43-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.79-52.38%
Violence and sexual offences102.16-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.16500.00%
Drugs51.290.00%
Other theft51.08-28.57%
Burglary41.08100.00%
Public order30.86-70.00%
Theft from the person30.65200.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2113.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.530.00%
Public order103.020.00%
Other theft72.160.00%
Bicycle theft31.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
April 20249
January 202412
December 202313
November 202310
October 202321

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202413
January 202411
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. St Marychurch Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sovereign Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wapping Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Prusom Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wine Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Welland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Green Bank
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Watts Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Monza Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Farthing Fields
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Benson Quay
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Fulford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Pier Head
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Raine Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Stevedore Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Chandler Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Vinegar Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Waterman Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Lilley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Torrington Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Cinnamon Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Clegg Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Wapping
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Garnet Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. King Stairs Close
    Total1
    Burglary1