MORPETH STREET, E2 0RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 0RP

MORPETH STREET, E2 0RP, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.56 per 1,000 population. This E2 0RP 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 0RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 0RP, encompassing approximately 12366 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)

E2 0RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Bancroft Road with total crimes: 11
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 8

MORPETH STREET, E2 0RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4411.5622.22%
Anti-social behaviour393.56-27.78%
Public order143.15133.33%
Vehicle crime101.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.8180.00%
Burglary70.73250.00%
Other theft70.57250.00%
Drugs30.57-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.24100.00%
Robbery20.16-33.33%
Other crime20.16100.00%
Theft from the person20.16-75.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5410.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences364.373500.00%
Theft from the person82.910.00%
Public order60.650.00%
Drugs50.490.00%
Vehicle crime50.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.400.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Other theft20.240.00%
Burglary20.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.08-97.06%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4511.0021.62%
Violence and sexual offences343.64-8.11%
Vehicle crime102.7511.11%
Other theft100.81-9.09%
Burglary80.810.00%
Drugs80.6560.00%
Bicycle theft50.65150.00%
Shoplifting50.4025.00%
Public order40.40-33.33%
Robbery30.320.00%
Theft from the person30.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.7527.59%
Anti-social behaviour372.9942.31%
Other theft112.9937.50%
Criminal damage and arson90.89125.00%
Vehicle crime90.73-10.00%
Burglary80.7360.00%
Public order60.65-40.00%
Drugs50.49-28.57%
Shoplifting40.40100.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Theft from the person20.16100.00%
Bicycle theft20.16-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.89-29.27%
Anti-social behaviour262.35-18.75%
Vehicle crime102.100.00%
Public order100.8142.86%
Other theft80.81-20.00%
Drugs70.6516.67%
Bicycle theft50.5725.00%
Burglary50.40-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson40.40-20.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Robbery20.16-33.33%
Theft from the person10.16-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4110.84-16.33%
Anti-social behaviour323.32-27.27%
Burglary112.5937.50%
Vehicle crime100.89100.00%
Other theft100.81-16.67%
Public order70.81-12.50%
Drugs60.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.49-37.50%
Theft from the person40.400.00%
Bicycle theft40.320.00%
Robbery30.32200.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour443.960.00%
Other theft123.560.00%
Burglary80.970.00%
Public order80.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.650.00%
Vehicle crime50.650.00%
Possession of weapons50.400.00%
Theft from the person40.400.00%
Drugs40.320.00%
Bicycle theft40.320.00%
Shoplifting30.320.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202454
April 202445
January 202437
December 202326
November 202332
October 202344

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202436
June 20241
April 202434
January 202437
December 202329
November 202341
October 202349

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202410
January 20249
December 202310
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20241
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202410
January 202411
December 20238
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Digby Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Smart Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Palmers Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. 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. Gibson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Stainsbury Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bacton Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Warley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Longnor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Approach Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Globe Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Fox Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Massingham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Wessex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Braintree Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Sceptre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. B118
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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