E2 7AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 7AF

E2 7AF, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 185 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.27 per 1,000 population. This E2 7AF 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 7AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 7AF, encompassing approximately 13936 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E2 7AF area, explore the E2 7AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-4.08% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (32.14% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)

E2 7AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ezra Street with total crimes: 13
  • Columbia Road with total crimes: 9
  • Rushmead with total crimes: 9

E2 7AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4713.27-4.08%
Violence and sexual offences373.3732.14%
Public order172.65325.00%
Theft from the person161.22100.00%
Shoplifting131.15225.00%
Other theft110.9337.50%
Bicycle theft100.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.7225.00%
Vehicle crime90.72350.00%
Burglary70.6575.00%
Robbery40.50-50.00%
Drugs40.29300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour499.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.520.00%
Robbery82.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.570.00%
Theft from the person80.570.00%
Other theft80.570.00%
Bicycle theft50.570.00%
Public order40.360.00%
Shoplifting40.290.00%
Burglary40.290.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.070.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.07-90.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5210.91100.00%
Theft from the person263.73-38.10%
Violence and sexual offences181.87-51.35%
Public order101.2911.11%
Other theft100.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft90.72125.00%
Vehicle crime80.65-20.00%
Burglary60.57-75.00%
Shoplifting50.43-50.00%
Drugs50.3666.67%
Robbery30.36-25.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4214.4927.27%
Violence and sexual offences373.01-9.76%
Anti-social behaviour262.650.00%
Burglary241.8733.33%
Other theft201.72-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson111.44-15.38%
Vehicle crime100.790.00%
Shoplifting100.7242.86%
Public order90.7228.57%
Bicycle theft40.65-42.86%
Robbery40.29-55.56%
Drugs30.29200.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.4928.12%
Theft from the person332.9413.79%
Other theft262.3713.04%
Anti-social behaviour261.87-25.71%
Burglary181.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.29160.00%
Vehicle crime100.93-16.67%
Robbery90.7228.57%
Shoplifting70.65250.00%
Public order70.50-41.67%
Bicycle theft70.5075.00%
Other crime30.50200.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3512.13-2.78%
Violence and sexual offences322.51-20.00%
Theft from the person292.30-30.95%
Other theft232.0864.29%
Public order121.6520.00%
Vehicle crime120.8620.00%
Robbery70.8616.67%
Burglary60.50-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.43-66.67%
Bicycle theft40.36-50.00%
Shoplifting20.29-60.00%
Drugs10.14-88.89%
Other crime10.070.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4214.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences403.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour362.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.580.00%
Other theft141.080.00%
Public order101.000.00%
Vehicle crime100.720.00%
Drugs90.720.00%
Bicycle theft80.650.00%
Burglary70.570.00%
Robbery60.500.00%
Shoplifting50.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202449
April 202452
January 202426
December 202326
November 202335
October 202336

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20246
January 202424
December 202318
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
May 20241
April 202410
January 202420
December 202326
November 202323
October 202314

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20244
April 202410
January 20249
December 20237
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 20245
January 202410
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202428
April 202418
January 202437
December 202341
November 202332
October 202340

A total of 196 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
April 202426
January 202442
December 202333
November 202329
October 202342

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
January 202411
December 202313
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20248
January 202410
December 202310
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 7AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ezra Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Columbia Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rushmead
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Turin Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Minerva Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Tillet Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. The Oval
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Garner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bethnal Green Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Ropley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Kay Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Barnet Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 20. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hackney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Ion Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Treadway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Teale Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Coate Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Dinmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Hay Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2