E2 7AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 7AS

E2 7AS, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 175 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.65 per 1,000 population. This E2 7AS 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 7AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 7AS, encompassing approximately 13831 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (2.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)

E2 7AS 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 7AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4312.652.38%
Violence and sexual offences323.1114.29%
Theft from the person162.31128.57%
Bicycle theft131.16225.00%
Public order130.94225.00%
Shoplifting130.94550.00%
Vehicle crime90.94800.00%
Other theft90.65-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.6528.57%
Burglary80.65100.00%
Drugs50.58400.00%
Robbery40.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour428.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.040.00%
Other theft102.020.00%
Robbery80.720.00%
Theft from the person70.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.510.00%
Public order40.510.00%
Burglary40.290.00%
Bicycle theft40.290.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Other crime20.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.07-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4510.2766.67%
Theft from the person233.25-42.50%
Violence and sexual offences181.66-43.75%
Bicycle theft101.30150.00%
Other theft100.72-56.52%
Public order80.720.00%
Vehicle crime70.58-12.50%
Drugs70.51133.33%
Burglary60.51-77.78%
Shoplifting50.43-50.00%
Robbery30.36-25.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4014.2437.93%
Violence and sexual offences322.890.00%
Burglary272.3180.00%
Anti-social behaviour271.9550.00%
Other theft231.95-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson101.66-9.09%
Shoplifting100.72233.33%
Public order80.7233.33%
Vehicle crime80.58-20.00%
Robbery40.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.29-50.00%
Drugs30.2950.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.3633.33%
Theft from the person292.317.41%
Other theft262.1030.00%
Anti-social behaviour181.88-50.00%
Burglary151.30150.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.08266.67%
Vehicle crime100.80-9.09%
Bicycle theft80.7233.33%
Robbery80.580.00%
Public order60.580.00%
Shoplifting30.43200.00%
Other crime20.22100.00%
Drugs20.14100.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3610.8412.50%
Theft from the person272.60-32.50%
Violence and sexual offences241.95-33.33%
Other theft201.7466.67%
Vehicle crime111.4510.00%
Robbery80.80100.00%
Bicycle theft60.580.00%
Public order60.430.00%
Burglary60.4320.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.43-75.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Drugs10.07-87.50%
Other crime10.070.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4012.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences362.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour322.600.00%
Other theft122.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.870.00%
Vehicle crime100.870.00%
Drugs80.720.00%
Public order60.580.00%
Bicycle theft60.430.00%
Burglary50.430.00%
Robbery40.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 202410
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20246
January 202427
December 202315
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202442
April 202445
January 202427
December 202318
November 202336
October 202332

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 202410
January 202423
December 202326
November 202320
October 202312

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 20245
January 202410
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202428
April 202418
January 202432
December 202332
November 202324
October 202336

A total of 182 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
April 202423
January 202440
December 202329
November 202327
October 202340

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
January 202410
December 202311
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 7AS 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. Minerva Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Tillet Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 8. Andrews Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 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. Dawson Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hackney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Ion Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Treadway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Teale Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Coate Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Dinmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Hay Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Darwen Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Dove Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1