WALTER STREET, E2 0QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 0QB

WALTER STREET, E2 0QB, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.24 per 1,000 population. This E2 0QB 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 0QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 0QB, encompassing approximately 9970 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (650.00% increase)

E2 0QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 20
  • Bancroft Road with total crimes: 11
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 8

WALTER STREET, E2 0QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5115.2421.43%
Anti-social behaviour305.11-44.44%
Public order153.01650.00%
Vehicle crime111.5083.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.10233.33%
Other theft91.00350.00%
Burglary70.90133.33%
Theft from the person50.70-37.50%
Other crime30.50200.00%
Drugs30.30-57.14%
Shoplifting30.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%
Robbery20.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5413.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences425.424100.00%
Theft from the person84.210.00%
Drugs70.800.00%
Vehicle crime60.700.00%
Robbery40.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.400.00%
Burglary30.300.00%
Public order20.300.00%
Other theft20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-97.92%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5115.0430.77%
Violence and sexual offences485.116.67%
Vehicle crime104.8142.86%
Other theft91.00-30.77%
Burglary80.9033.33%
Drugs60.80100.00%
Public order50.6025.00%
Shoplifting50.5025.00%
Bicycle theft40.50100.00%
Theft from the person20.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-88.89%
Robbery10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4513.74-19.64%
Anti-social behaviour394.5134.48%
Other theft133.918.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.30-10.00%
Vehicle crime70.90-46.15%
Burglary60.700.00%
Public order40.60-66.67%
Shoplifting40.40100.00%
Theft from the person30.4050.00%
Drugs30.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.30-71.43%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5616.15-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour295.62-19.44%
Vehicle crime132.9130.00%
Public order121.30100.00%
Other theft121.20-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson101.20150.00%
Drugs91.00125.00%
Bicycle theft70.900.00%
Burglary60.70-45.45%
Theft from the person20.60-71.43%
Shoplifting20.200.00%
Robbery20.20-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6216.65-7.46%
Anti-social behaviour366.22-25.00%
Other theft133.618.33%
Burglary111.300.00%
Vehicle crime101.1066.67%
Bicycle theft71.0016.67%
Theft from the person70.70-12.50%
Public order60.7020.00%
Robbery50.60400.00%
Drugs40.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.40-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6718.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour486.720.00%
Other theft124.810.00%
Burglary111.200.00%
Theft from the person81.100.00%
Vehicle crime60.800.00%
Bicycle theft60.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.600.00%
Public order50.600.00%
Possession of weapons40.500.00%
Drugs30.400.00%
Shoplifting30.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20249
January 202413
December 202312
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202442
June 20241
April 202448
January 202445
December 202356
November 202362
October 202367

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 202312
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20241
January 20249
December 202310
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 202410
January 20247
December 202313
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202454
April 202451
January 202439
December 202329
November 202336
October 202348

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20246
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Bancroft Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 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. 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. Palmers Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Mace Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cornwall Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Type Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Usk Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Frimley Way
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Gibson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Stainsbury Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bacton Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Warley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Longnor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Globe Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Fox Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Massingham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Boyton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Wessex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Braintree Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Sceptre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Gawber Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Moravian Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Kirkwall Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bonner Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1