GRAYLING SQUARE, E2 7AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 7AL

GRAYLING SQUARE, E2 7AL, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.06 per 1,000 population. This E2 7AL 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 7AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 7AL, encompassing approximately 14584 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-24.62% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)

E2 7AL 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
  • Ainsley Street with total crimes: 9

GRAYLING SQUARE, E2 7AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4914.06-24.62%
Violence and sexual offences423.3620.00%
Theft from the person192.88111.11%
Public order161.30100.00%
Other theft131.1044.44%
Shoplifting130.89160.00%
Vehicle crime110.89266.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.7511.11%
Bicycle theft90.6928.57%
Burglary80.6233.33%
Drugs80.5514.29%
Robbery70.55133.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6511.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.400.00%
Theft from the person90.620.00%
Other theft90.620.00%
Public order80.620.00%
Drugs70.55600.00%
Bicycle theft70.480.00%
Burglary60.480.00%
Shoplifting50.410.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Vehicle crime30.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

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 theft10.07-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5611.6680.65%
Violence and sexual offences263.84-36.59%
Theft from the person251.78-44.44%
Other theft141.71-30.00%
Bicycle theft120.96200.00%
Public order100.82-16.67%
Vehicle crime70.69-36.36%
Shoplifting60.48-50.00%
Burglary60.41-64.71%
Drugs40.41-33.33%
Robbery40.27-33.33%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4515.0832.35%
Violence and sexual offences413.09-12.77%
Anti-social behaviour312.81-11.43%
Other theft202.13-31.03%
Burglary171.37-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.17-23.53%
Public order120.89-7.69%
Shoplifting120.8250.00%
Vehicle crime110.82-21.43%
Robbery60.75-57.14%
Drugs60.41200.00%
Bicycle theft40.41-42.86%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.732.17%
Anti-social behaviour353.22-23.91%
Theft from the person342.4021.43%
Other theft292.3316.00%
Burglary201.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.37142.86%
Vehicle crime141.1727.27%
Robbery140.96100.00%
Public order130.96-18.75%
Shoplifting80.89100.00%
Bicycle theft70.55-12.50%
Other crime30.48200.00%
Drugs20.21100.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4614.4015.00%
Violence and sexual offences463.159.52%
Theft from the person283.15-30.00%
Other theft251.9225.00%
Public order161.7123.08%
Vehicle crime111.10-15.38%
Burglary100.7566.67%
Bicycle theft80.6914.29%
Robbery70.5516.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.48-56.25%
Shoplifting40.48-42.86%
Drugs10.27-88.89%
Other crime10.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.15-20.75%
Anti-social behaviour402.88-33.33%
Theft from the person402.7429.03%
Other theft202.74-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.3760.00%
Public order131.1044.44%
Vehicle crime130.89160.00%
Drugs90.89200.00%
Bicycle theft70.62-30.00%
Shoplifting70.48-36.36%
Robbery60.4820.00%
Burglary60.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.07-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6015.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences534.110.00%
Theft from the person313.630.00%
Other theft252.130.00%
Shoplifting111.710.00%
Bicycle theft100.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.690.00%
Public order90.690.00%
Burglary60.620.00%
Vehicle crime50.410.00%
Robbery50.340.00%
Drugs30.340.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 382 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202465
April 202456
January 202431
December 202335
November 202346
October 202340
September 202360

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202412
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20246
January 202417
December 202320
November 202310
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 156 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
May 20241
April 202414
January 202420
December 202329
November 202325
October 202320
September 202325

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
April 202410
January 202412
December 202313
November 202316
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 202314
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 20246
January 202412
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 231 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
April 202425
January 202445
December 202334
November 202328
October 202340
September 202331

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
January 202413
December 202317
November 20237
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 332 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202435
April 202426
January 202441
December 202347
November 202346
October 202342
September 202353

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20247
January 202411
December 202314
November 202311
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 7AL 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. Ainsley Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Rushmead
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Turin Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Minerva Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Bethnal Green Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Tillet Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Garner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ropley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Pott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Kay Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Barnet Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hackney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Ion Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 28. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Treadway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Teale Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1