E2 0JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 0JL

E2 0JL, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.70 per 1,000 population. This E2 0JL 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 0JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 0JL, encompassing approximately 13303 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (36.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-24.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

E2 0JL 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: 9
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 8

E2 0JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5612.7036.59%
Anti-social behaviour434.21-24.56%
Public order143.23-12.50%
Vehicle crime121.05100.00%
Other theft80.90300.00%
Burglary70.600.00%
Theft from the person60.53-45.45%
Drugs50.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.38-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.38150.00%
Shoplifting30.38200.00%
Possession of weapons20.23100.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Robbery10.15-85.71%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5711.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.280.00%
Public order163.080.00%
Theft from the person111.201000.00%
Robbery70.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.53600.00%
Vehicle crime60.530.00%
Drugs50.450.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Other theft20.15100.00%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

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 arson10.230.00%
Other theft10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.08-50.00%

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 offences20.38-95.56%
Other theft10.15-92.31%
Public order10.08-85.71%
Theft from the person10.08-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4811.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences453.614400.00%
Other theft133.38550.00%
Vehicle crime90.980.00%
Public order70.68600.00%
Shoplifting70.530.00%
Burglary60.530.00%
Drugs60.4520.00%
Bicycle theft60.450.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Theft from the person30.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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
Drugs50.83-37.50%
Other theft20.38-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%
Public order10.08-90.00%
Theft from the person10.08-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-97.06%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3811.6531.03%
Violence and sexual offences342.86-20.93%
Vehicle crime132.5618.18%
Other theft120.98-40.00%
Burglary110.9057.14%
Public order100.83-16.67%
Drugs80.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.600.00%
Theft from the person70.60-50.00%
Shoplifting60.5350.00%
Other crime30.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.23100.00%
Robbery20.15-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.40-27.12%
Anti-social behaviour293.23-23.68%
Other theft202.1833.33%
Theft from the person141.5016.67%
Public order121.050.00%
Vehicle crime110.9037.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.83-11.11%
Burglary70.60-30.00%
Drugs60.5320.00%
Robbery50.45-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.380.00%
Shoplifting40.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5913.9811.32%
Anti-social behaviour384.43-29.63%
Other theft152.8625.00%
Theft from the person121.13100.00%
Public order120.90-29.41%
Burglary100.9025.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.75-10.00%
Vehicle crime80.6814.29%
Robbery70.6016.67%
Drugs50.53-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.38-16.67%
Possession of weapons20.38-33.33%
Other crime20.150.00%
Shoplifting20.15-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5414.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences534.060.00%
Public order173.980.00%
Other theft121.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.900.00%
Burglary80.750.00%
Vehicle crime70.600.00%
Drugs70.530.00%
Theft from the person60.530.00%
Bicycle theft60.450.00%
Shoplifting60.450.00%
Robbery60.450.00%
Possession of weapons30.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 307 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202457
April 202448
January 202438
December 202329
November 202338
October 202354

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20246
January 202411
December 20237
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20246
March 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20249
January 202413
December 202311
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
April 20242
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202410
December 202312
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202441
June 20241
May 20242
April 202445
March 20241
January 202434
December 202343
November 202359
October 202353

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 202413
March 20242
January 202412
December 202320
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 62 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20247
December 202314
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20243
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 0JL 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
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Morpeth Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 5. Bishop'S Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Digby Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Smart Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St James'S Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 9. Mace Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cornwall Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Pott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 16. Type Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Usk Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Waterloo Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Gibson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 20. Paradise Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Hollybush Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 22. Patriot Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Edinburgh Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Stainsbury Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bacton Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Warley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Approach Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Wessex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 29. Braintree Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Sceptre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2