DIGBY STREET, E2 0LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 0LS

DIGBY STREET, E2 0LS, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.93 per 1,000 population. This E2 0LS 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 0LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 0LS, encompassing approximately 10546 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (30.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-37.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)

E2 0LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 11
  • Cambridge Heath Road with total crimes: 9

DIGBY STREET, E2 0LS 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 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5615.9330.23%
Anti-social behaviour375.31-37.29%
Vehicle crime123.51100.00%
Public order121.149.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.1480.00%
Burglary80.85300.00%
Drugs70.7616.67%
Other theft60.6620.00%
Theft from the person60.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft50.5766.67%
Other crime30.470.00%
Shoplifting30.28200.00%
Robbery20.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.19100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5914.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences435.590.00%
Public order114.080.00%
Theft from the person91.04800.00%
Vehicle crime60.850.00%
Drugs60.570.00%
Robbery60.570.00%
Other theft50.57400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.47400.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
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 offences20.47-95.00%
Other theft10.19-92.86%
Public order10.09-80.00%
Theft from the person10.09-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5214.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences404.933900.00%
Other theft143.79600.00%
Burglary91.330.00%
Drugs80.8560.00%
Bicycle theft70.760.00%
Shoplifting70.660.00%
Vehicle crime60.660.00%
Public order50.57400.00%
Theft from the person40.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.380.00%
Robbery20.280.00%

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
Drugs51.04-37.50%
Other theft20.47-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Public order10.09-90.00%
Theft from the person10.09-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-97.37%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4516.1218.42%
Violence and sexual offences384.270.00%
Other theft143.60-26.32%
Burglary131.33116.67%
Vehicle crime131.2330.00%
Public order101.23-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson90.95-10.00%
Drugs80.8514.29%
Theft from the person70.76-50.00%
Shoplifting60.66100.00%
Bicycle theft20.57-66.67%
Robbery20.19-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.19100.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.93-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour383.60-7.32%
Other theft193.6018.75%
Theft from the person141.8027.27%
Public order111.33-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.0425.00%
Vehicle crime100.950.00%
Drugs70.9516.67%
Bicycle theft60.6620.00%
Burglary60.57-53.85%
Robbery50.57-16.67%
Shoplifting30.4750.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5217.646.12%
Anti-social behaviour414.93-24.07%
Other theft163.89100.00%
Burglary131.5285.71%
Public order121.230.00%
Theft from the person111.1437.50%
Vehicle crime101.0425.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.9514.29%
Drugs60.760.00%
Robbery60.5720.00%
Bicycle theft50.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.47-60.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Shoplifting20.19-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5417.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences495.120.00%
Public order124.650.00%
Theft from the person81.140.00%
Vehicle crime80.760.00%
Other theft80.760.00%
Burglary70.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.660.00%
Drugs60.660.00%
Shoplifting60.570.00%
Bicycle theft50.570.00%
Possession of weapons50.470.00%
Robbery50.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202443
June 20241
May 20242
April 202440
March 20241
January 202438
December 202338
November 202352
October 202349

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
April 20243
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20246
January 202413
December 202310
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20249
January 202413
December 20236
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 326 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202459
April 202452
January 202445
December 202338
November 202341
October 202354

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20248
March 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

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 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 202414
March 20242
January 202414
December 202319
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20247
December 202314
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 202410
December 202311
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20233
November 20232
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Cambridge Heath Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Morpeth Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 5. Tollet Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Malcolm Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Birkbeck Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mace Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Edwin Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Witan Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Cornwall Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 16. Usk Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Gibson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Malcolm Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Paradise Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Hollybush Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 21. Stainsbury Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bacton Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Warley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Bancroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Globe Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Fox Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Massingham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Boyton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Wessex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 30. Braintree Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2