E2 0HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 0HW

E2 0HW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 209 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.00 per 1,000 population. This E2 0HW 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 0HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 0HW, encompassing approximately 9498 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-25.71% decrease)
  • Burglary: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)

E2 0HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Cambridge Heath Road with total crimes: 11
  • Cudworth Street with total crimes: 11

E2 0HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6022.005.26%
Anti-social behaviour526.32-25.71%
Burglary205.47150.00%
Vehicle crime162.11166.67%
Drugs111.6810.00%
Other theft101.1666.67%
Theft from the person101.0542.86%
Public order91.05-47.06%
Bicycle theft80.9560.00%
Robbery40.84-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.42-33.33%
Shoplifting30.4250.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7021.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences577.370.00%
Public order176.00750.00%
Drugs101.790.00%
Robbery91.050.00%
Burglary80.950.00%
Theft from the person70.84250.00%
Vehicle crime60.740.00%
Other theft60.63500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.63500.00%
Bicycle theft50.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.630.00%
Theft from the person20.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other theft10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.63-84.62%
Violence and sexual offences20.21-96.15%
Public order10.21-87.50%
Theft from the person10.11-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5419.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences525.695100.00%
Other theft135.47550.00%
Bicycle theft101.370.00%
Burglary91.050.00%
Theft from the person80.95700.00%
Public order80.84700.00%
Drugs80.8460.00%
Robbery60.840.00%
Shoplifting60.630.00%
Vehicle crime50.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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
Drugs51.16-54.55%
Other theft20.53-86.67%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Public order10.11-92.86%
Theft from the person10.11-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-97.87%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5221.2715.56%
Violence and sexual offences475.47-7.84%
Other theft154.95-40.00%
Vehicle crime141.58-12.50%
Public order141.47-12.50%
Burglary141.4775.00%
Theft from the person111.47-35.29%
Drugs111.1657.14%
Criminal damage and arson61.16-57.14%
Shoplifting60.63-25.00%
Robbery50.63-54.55%
Bicycle theft30.53-50.00%
Other crime20.32-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5124.11-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour455.37-18.18%
Other theft254.740.00%
Theft from the person172.630.00%
Public order161.79-20.00%
Vehicle crime161.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.6827.27%
Robbery111.4737.50%
Burglary81.16-33.33%
Shoplifting80.84100.00%
Drugs70.84-12.50%
Bicycle theft60.74-14.29%
Other crime30.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.32100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6325.485.00%
Anti-social behaviour556.63-1.79%
Other theft255.79127.27%
Public order202.63-4.76%
Theft from the person172.1141.67%
Burglary121.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.2622.22%
Vehicle crime81.16-55.56%
Robbery80.8414.29%
Drugs80.84-11.11%
Bicycle theft70.8440.00%
Shoplifting40.74-60.00%
Other crime30.42200.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6024.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour566.320.00%
Public order215.900.00%
Vehicle crime182.210.00%
Theft from the person121.900.00%
Other theft111.260.00%
Shoplifting101.160.00%
Drugs91.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.950.00%
Robbery70.950.00%
Burglary60.740.00%
Bicycle theft50.630.00%
Possession of weapons30.530.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 384 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202470
April 202454
January 202452
December 202345
November 202355
October 202356

A total of 394 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202457
June 20241
May 20242
April 202452
March 20241
January 202447
December 202351
November 202363
October 202360

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 20245
January 202414
December 202316
November 20238
October 202318

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 202413
March 20242
January 202415
December 202325
November 202325
October 202311

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
April 20249
January 202414
December 20238
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 20248
March 20245
January 202411
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 86 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202411
December 202317
November 202317
October 202312

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 20248
August 20245
April 202410
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 202314
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202414
December 202316
November 202320
October 202321

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
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 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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