E2 0LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 0LH

E2 0LH, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 204 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.73 per 1,000 population. This E2 0LH 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 0LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 0LH, encompassing approximately 8247 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (9.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-26.92% decrease)
  • Burglary: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)

E2 0LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Stepney Green with total crimes: 14
  • Police Station with total crimes: 12

E2 0LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5824.739.43%
Anti-social behaviour387.03-26.92%
Burglary184.61125.00%
Vehicle crime172.18142.86%
Theft from the person152.06114.29%
Other theft101.8242.86%
Public order101.21-28.57%
Shoplifting81.2133.33%
Drugs80.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.9733.33%
Bicycle theft50.97150.00%
Robbery50.61-28.57%
Other crime30.61200.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences5321.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour526.430.00%
Public order146.300.00%
Burglary81.700.00%
Drugs80.970.00%
Other theft70.97600.00%
Vehicle crime70.850.00%
Robbery70.850.00%
Theft from the person70.85600.00%
Shoplifting60.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.73500.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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 arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-50.00%

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 offences20.61-95.24%
Other theft10.24-93.75%
Public order10.12-85.71%
Theft from the person10.12-92.31%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6223.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences427.524100.00%
Other theft165.09700.00%
Theft from the person131.941200.00%
Shoplifting121.580.00%
Drugs101.45100.00%
Bicycle theft81.210.00%
Burglary80.970.00%
Public order70.97600.00%
Robbery60.850.00%
Vehicle crime60.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

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
Drugs51.33-37.50%
Other theft20.61-86.67%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Public order10.12-88.89%
Theft from the person10.12-94.44%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-97.50%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5323.2829.27%
Violence and sexual offences406.43-2.44%
Theft from the person184.85-25.00%
Other theft152.18-37.50%
Vehicle crime131.8230.00%
Burglary101.5825.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.21-25.00%
Public order91.09-43.75%
Drugs81.090.00%
Shoplifting70.9740.00%
Robbery40.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.36100.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4125.10-24.07%
Anti-social behaviour414.97-14.58%
Other theft244.97-14.29%
Theft from the person242.9160.00%
Public order162.9114.29%
Criminal damage and arson121.9471.43%
Vehicle crime101.4566.67%
Bicycle theft91.2128.57%
Burglary81.09-33.33%
Robbery80.970.00%
Drugs80.9733.33%
Shoplifting50.97150.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5425.4617.39%
Anti-social behaviour486.55-17.24%
Other theft285.82100.00%
Theft from the person153.390.00%
Public order141.82-12.50%
Burglary121.7050.00%
Robbery81.4560.00%
Bicycle theft70.97-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson70.85-12.50%
Drugs60.8520.00%
Vehicle crime60.73-40.00%
Shoplifting20.73-83.33%
Other crime20.24100.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5825.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences467.030.00%
Public order165.580.00%
Theft from the person151.940.00%
Other theft141.820.00%
Shoplifting121.700.00%
Bicycle theft111.450.00%
Vehicle crime101.330.00%
Burglary81.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.970.00%
Drugs50.970.00%
Robbery50.610.00%
Possession of weapons30.610.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202453
June 20241
May 20242
April 202442
March 20241
January 202440
December 202341
November 202354
October 202346

A total of 352 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202452
April 202462
January 202453
December 202341
November 202348
October 202358

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
April 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 202416
March 20242
January 202415
December 202324
November 202328
October 202314

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
April 20246
January 202413
December 202310
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20248
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202412
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 202312

A total of 110 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 202418
December 202324
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 202410
March 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20249
December 202316
November 202314
October 202316

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
April 20243
January 20249
December 202312
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Robbery3
    Vehicle crime3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Stepney Green
    Total14
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bancroft Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Cambridge Heath Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Morpeth Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 8. Tollet Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Digby Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 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. Edwin Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Three Colts Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Buckhurst Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Witan Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Cornwall Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Usk Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Frimley Way
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Gibson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Wickford Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Malcolm Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Coventry Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Paradise Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Hollybush Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 26. Stainsbury Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bacton Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Warley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Mile End Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Globe Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1