E1W 2YW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 2YW

E1W 2YW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.19 per 1,000 population. This E1W 2YW 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 2YW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 2YW, encompassing approximately 4183 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

E1W 2YW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilson Grove with total crimes: 9
  • St Marychurch Street with total crimes: 4
  • Bermondsey Wall East with total crimes: 3

E1W 2YW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2112.19-19.23%
Violence and sexual offences85.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.91200.00%
Burglary41.43-33.33%
Theft from the person30.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-25.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2611.470.00%
Burglary66.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.430.00%
Vehicle crime41.430.00%
Theft from the person30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Public order10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.240.00%

In May 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-94.44%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.4780.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.30-53.33%
Other theft51.67400.00%
Burglary51.20400.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.7250.00%
Shoplifting30.720.00%
Drugs20.72-33.33%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.2836.36%
Violence and sexual offences103.59-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.39-28.57%
Drugs31.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7250.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.8737.50%
Vehicle crime72.63250.00%
Theft from the person31.670.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Public order30.7250.00%
Bicycle theft20.72100.00%
Drugs20.48-60.00%
Other theft20.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.71-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour82.87-57.89%
Other theft61.91-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.43400.00%
Drugs51.20400.00%
Theft from the person31.20200.00%
Burglary30.7250.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Public order20.48-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.540.00%
Public order103.110.00%
Other theft72.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
May 20241
April 202418
January 202410
December 202312
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202426
April 20247
January 202415
December 202311
November 20238
October 202319

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 202310

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 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wilson Grove
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour9
  • 2. St Marychurch Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Bermondsey Wall East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Cathay Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Emba Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Welland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Green Bank
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Watts Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Farthing Fields
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Marigold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cherry Garden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Farncombe Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Fulford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Pier Head
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Hermitage Wall
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Raine Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Stevedore Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Chandler Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Vinegar Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Waterman Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Lilley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Torrington Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Cinnamon Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Clegg Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Wapping
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. King Stairs Close
    Total1
    Burglary1