WELLINGTON ROW, E2 7BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 7BQ

WELLINGTON ROW, E2 7BQ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 197 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.50 per 1,000 population. This E2 7BQ 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 7BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 7BQ, encompassing approximately 14590 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (-20.90% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (51.85% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)

E2 7BQ 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

WELLINGTON ROW, E2 7BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5313.50-20.90%
Violence and sexual offences413.6351.85%
Theft from the person172.81112.50%
Other theft161.1777.78%
Public order121.1071.43%
Shoplifting100.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.6928.57%
Burglary90.6250.00%
Vehicle crime90.6280.00%
Drugs80.6214.29%
Bicycle theft70.5516.67%
Robbery60.48100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6710.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.590.00%
Other theft91.85800.00%
Theft from the person80.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.550.00%
Public order70.480.00%
Drugs70.480.00%
Burglary60.480.00%
Bicycle theft60.410.00%
Vehicle crime50.410.00%
Shoplifting40.340.00%
Robbery30.270.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.07-94.12%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4510.5573.08%
Violence and sexual offences263.08-16.13%
Theft from the person221.78-54.17%
Other theft171.51-5.56%
Vehicle crime111.1710.00%
Bicycle theft90.75125.00%
Public order80.620.00%
Drugs60.55-25.00%
Burglary50.41-76.19%
Robbery30.34-57.14%
Shoplifting20.21-81.82%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4813.9145.45%
Violence and sexual offences313.29-29.55%
Anti-social behaviour262.12-21.21%
Burglary211.78-16.00%
Other theft181.44-43.75%
Shoplifting111.23120.00%
Vehicle crime100.75-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson90.69-25.00%
Drugs80.62700.00%
Public order80.550.00%
Robbery70.55-22.22%
Bicycle theft40.48-50.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4415.424.76%
Anti-social behaviour333.02-5.71%
Theft from the person332.2613.79%
Other theft322.266.67%
Burglary252.19212.50%
Criminal damage and arson121.71200.00%
Vehicle crime110.82-8.33%
Robbery90.7580.00%
Bicycle theft80.6214.29%
Public order80.55-42.86%
Shoplifting50.5525.00%
Other crime30.34200.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.232.44%
Anti-social behaviour352.880.00%
Other theft302.4015.38%
Theft from the person292.06-34.09%
Public order141.9916.67%
Vehicle crime120.96-7.69%
Burglary80.8233.33%
Bicycle theft70.550.00%
Robbery50.480.00%
Shoplifting40.34-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.27-71.43%
Drugs20.27-80.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4415.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour352.810.00%
Other theft262.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.780.00%
Vehicle crime130.960.00%
Public order120.890.00%
Drugs100.820.00%
Bicycle theft70.690.00%
Shoplifting70.480.00%
Burglary60.480.00%
Robbery50.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 294 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202467
April 202445
January 202426
December 202333
November 202335
October 202335

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202427
April 202426
January 202431
December 202344
November 202342
October 202341

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20249
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
January 20249
December 202312
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 201 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
April 202422
January 202448
December 202333
November 202329
October 202344

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
May 20241
April 202417
January 202418
December 202332
November 202330
October 202326

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20245
January 202421
December 202325
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20246
January 20248
December 20231
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202411
January 202410
December 202311
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20242
January 202411
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 7BQ 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. Satchwell Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bethnal Green Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Tillet Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Chambord Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 12. Shacklewell Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Ramsey Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Garner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ravenscroft Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ropley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Hassard Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Barnet Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hackney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Ion Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 27. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Kelsey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Coate Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Tomlinson Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1