E2 0EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 0EZ

E2 0EZ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 214 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.96 per 1,000 population. This E2 0EZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E2 postcode area, which has experienced 698 crimes and a crime rate of 13.59 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E2 0EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 0EZ, encompassing approximately 10723 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E2 0EZ area, explore the E2 0EZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)

E2 0EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Cudworth Street with total crimes: 11
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 11

E2 0EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6319.9623.53%
Anti-social behaviour545.87-25.00%
Vehicle crime175.04183.33%
Burglary161.59128.57%
Drugs111.4957.14%
Theft from the person101.0366.67%
Bicycle theft100.93150.00%
Public order100.93-37.50%
Other theft80.9314.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.7516.67%
Shoplifting30.65200.00%
Robbery20.28-71.43%
Other crime20.19100.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7218.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences516.710.00%
Public order164.760.00%
Burglary71.490.00%
Drugs70.650.00%
Robbery70.650.00%
Other theft70.65600.00%
Vehicle crime60.650.00%
Theft from the person60.56500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.56500.00%
Bicycle theft40.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.47-95.74%
Other theft10.19-93.75%
Public order10.09-83.33%
Theft from the person10.09-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5617.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences475.224600.00%
Other theft164.38700.00%
Burglary121.490.00%
Bicycle theft101.120.00%
Drugs100.93100.00%
Shoplifting80.930.00%
Vehicle crime70.750.00%
Public order60.65500.00%
Robbery50.560.00%
Theft from the person40.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.370.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs51.03-44.44%
Other theft20.47-84.62%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Public order10.09-93.75%
Theft from the person10.09-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-97.73%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4417.53-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour394.10-18.75%
Public order163.640.00%
Vehicle crime161.49-5.88%
Burglary161.49128.57%
Other theft131.49-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson101.21-28.57%
Drugs90.9312.50%
Theft from the person80.84-46.67%
Shoplifting70.7575.00%
Robbery40.65-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4820.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences484.48-7.69%
Other theft224.484.76%
Vehicle crime172.0588.89%
Public order161.590.00%
Theft from the person151.4966.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.4027.27%
Robbery101.3125.00%
Drugs80.9314.29%
Burglary70.75-53.33%
Bicycle theft60.650.00%
Shoplifting40.5633.33%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5219.40-1.89%
Anti-social behaviour484.85-7.69%
Other theft214.48133.33%
Public order161.966.67%
Burglary151.49150.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.4022.22%
Vehicle crime91.03-30.77%
Theft from the person90.84-18.18%
Robbery80.8433.33%
Drugs70.750.00%
Bicycle theft60.650.00%
Shoplifting30.56-50.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5318.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour524.940.00%
Public order154.850.00%
Vehicle crime131.400.00%
Theft from the person111.210.00%
Other theft91.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.840.00%
Drugs70.840.00%
Burglary60.650.00%
Bicycle theft60.560.00%
Shoplifting60.560.00%
Robbery60.560.00%
Possession of weapons30.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 369 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202472
April 202456
January 202439
December 202348
November 202348
October 202352

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202451
June 20241
May 20242
April 202447
March 20241
January 202444
December 202348
November 202352
October 202353

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
April 20247
January 202416
December 202317
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
April 202412
January 202416
December 20237
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 202410
March 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 66 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20248
December 202315
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202410
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
April 20243
January 202410
December 202314
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 202416
March 20242
January 202413
December 202322
November 202321
October 20239

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
April 20245
January 20244
December 202310
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 202416
December 202316
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 0EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Cudworth Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Ainsley Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Cambridge Heath Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Morpeth Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 7. Digby Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Corfield Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Malcolm Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Birkbeck Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Edwin Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Three Colts Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Buckhurst Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Witan Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Cornwall Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Pott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 22. Usk Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Finnis Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Gibson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Wickford Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Malcolm Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Coventry Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Paradise Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Hollybush Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 30. Patriot Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1