ROMAN ROAD, E2 0HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 0HJ

ROMAN ROAD, E2 0HJ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 207 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.64 per 1,000 population. This E2 0HJ 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 0HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 0HJ, encompassing approximately 11106 residents.

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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: (48) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)

E2 0HJ 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

ROMAN ROAD, E2 0HJ 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 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6318.6423.53%
Anti-social behaviour485.67-29.41%
Vehicle crime164.32166.67%
Burglary151.44150.00%
Drugs111.3557.14%
Other theft100.99100.00%
Public order100.90-37.50%
Theft from the person90.90125.00%
Bicycle theft90.8180.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.810.00%
Robbery40.54-33.33%
Shoplifting30.3650.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6816.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences516.120.00%
Public order164.590.00%
Drugs71.440.00%
Burglary60.630.00%
Robbery60.540.00%
Vehicle crime60.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.54500.00%
Bicycle theft50.540.00%
Other theft50.45400.00%
Theft from the person40.45300.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

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 arson10.270.00%
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 offences20.45-95.24%
Other theft10.18-91.67%
Public order10.09-85.71%
Theft from the person10.09-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4814.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences424.324100.00%
Other theft123.78500.00%
Burglary111.080.00%
Bicycle theft100.990.00%
Public order70.90600.00%
Theft from the person60.63500.00%
Shoplifting60.540.00%
Drugs60.5420.00%
Robbery50.540.00%
Vehicle crime50.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
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
Drugs50.99-50.00%
Other theft20.45-84.62%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Public order10.09-93.33%
Theft from the person10.09-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-97.62%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4216.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences423.78-2.33%
Vehicle crime153.78-6.25%
Public order151.35-11.76%
Burglary141.3575.00%
Other theft131.26-43.48%
Theft from the person111.17-31.25%
Drugs100.9925.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.90-50.00%
Shoplifting60.63-25.00%
Robbery50.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.45-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.27100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4319.18-23.21%
Anti-social behaviour423.87-10.64%
Other theft233.78-4.17%
Public order172.07-5.56%
Theft from the person161.5345.45%
Vehicle crime161.44128.57%
Criminal damage and arson141.4427.27%
Robbery101.2625.00%
Burglary80.90-27.27%
Shoplifting80.72100.00%
Drugs80.7214.29%
Bicycle theft50.72-37.50%
Other crime20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5619.45-1.75%
Anti-social behaviour475.04-16.07%
Other theft244.23118.18%
Public order182.1612.50%
Criminal damage and arson111.6222.22%
Theft from the person110.990.00%
Burglary110.9983.33%
Bicycle theft80.99100.00%
Robbery80.7233.33%
Vehicle crime70.72-53.33%
Drugs70.63-12.50%
Shoplifting40.63-60.00%
Other crime30.36200.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5719.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour565.130.00%
Public order165.040.00%
Vehicle crime151.440.00%
Other theft111.350.00%
Theft from the person110.990.00%
Shoplifting100.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.900.00%
Drugs80.810.00%
Burglary60.720.00%
Robbery60.540.00%
Bicycle theft40.540.00%
Possession of weapons30.360.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 351 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202468
April 202448
January 202442
December 202342
November 202347
October 202356

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 20245
January 202415
December 202316
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.80 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 202442
March 20241
January 202442
December 202343
November 202356
October 202357

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 202412
March 20242
January 202413
December 202323
November 202324
October 202311

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 202411
January 202414
December 20238
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20246
March 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 71 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 202411
December 202316
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202410
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202415
December 202317
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 0HJ 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. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Morpeth Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 8. Digby Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Corfield Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Malcolm Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Birkbeck Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Edwin Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Three Colts Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Buckhurst Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Witan Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Cornwall Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Pott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 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