E2 7DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 7DW

E2 7DW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 339 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.77 per 1,000 population. This E2 7DW 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 7DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 7DW, encompassing approximately 8116 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (9.38% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (63) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Other theft: (47) incidents (327.27% increase)

E2 7DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 23
  • Calvin Street with total crimes: 19
  • Brick Lane with total crimes: 18

E2 7DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7041.779.38%
Theft from the person638.6223.53%
Other theft477.76327.27%
Violence and sexual offences465.7921.05%
Burglary195.6772.73%
Vehicle crime192.34280.00%
Shoplifting172.34466.67%
Drugs162.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.97200.00%
Robbery101.85-23.08%
Public order91.2312.50%
Bicycle theft61.1150.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6428.340.00%
Theft from the person517.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences386.280.00%
Drugs164.680.00%
Robbery131.970.00%
Other theft111.601000.00%
Burglary111.360.00%
Public order81.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.990.00%
Vehicle crime50.620.00%
Bicycle theft40.620.00%
Shoplifting30.49200.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other theft10.12-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.49-96.49%
Theft from the person10.25-98.57%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-98.08%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7038.076900.00%
Other theft578.625600.00%
Violence and sexual offences527.02940.00%
Anti-social behaviour446.410.00%
Drugs225.420.00%
Public order162.711500.00%
Shoplifting151.970.00%
Robbery141.850.00%
Vehicle crime101.720.00%
Bicycle theft51.230.00%
Burglary40.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50.99-88.89%
Other theft10.62-98.31%
Theft from the person10.12-98.63%
Public order10.12-90.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7339.18-2.67%
Other theft598.993.51%
Violence and sexual offences457.27-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour415.542.50%
Burglary185.05-10.00%
Drugs152.2287.50%
Robbery151.85-16.67%
Vehicle crime121.85-50.00%
Shoplifting111.4810.00%
Bicycle theft111.3610.00%
Public order101.36-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.23-33.33%
Other crime10.74-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7541.7722.95%
Other theft579.24-18.57%
Violence and sexual offences517.02-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour406.28-29.82%
Vehicle crime244.93118.18%
Burglary202.9642.86%
Robbery182.4638.46%
Public order122.22-20.00%
Bicycle theft101.48-28.57%
Shoplifting101.2366.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.23-30.77%
Drugs81.11-55.56%
Other crime30.99200.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7042.880.00%
Theft from the person618.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour577.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences547.020.00%
Drugs186.650.00%
Public order152.220.00%
Burglary141.850.00%
Bicycle theft141.720.00%
Robbery131.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.600.00%
Vehicle crime111.600.00%
Shoplifting61.360.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
April 20244
January 202418
December 202320
November 202314

A total of 316 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 52.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202464
April 202444
January 202441
December 202340
November 202357

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202416
March 20241
January 202410
December 202312
November 202315

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
July 20241
April 202415
January 202411
December 202310
November 20236

A total of 395 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 49.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202451
May 20241
April 202470
March 20241
January 202473
December 202375
November 202361

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202438
May 20241
April 202452
March 20245
January 202445
December 202351
November 202354

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20245
January 202411
December 202310
November 202314

A total of 305 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202411
July 20241
May 20242
April 202457
March 20241
January 202459
December 202357
November 202370

A total of 83 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
April 202414
January 202415
December 202318
November 202313

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
April 202410
January 202412
December 202324
November 202311

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 202313

A total of 95 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
April 202422
January 202415
December 20238
November 202318

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total23
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Calvin Street
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Other crime1
  • 3. Brick Lane
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Columbia Road
    Total13
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Bowl Court
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Grimsby Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total8
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Calvert Avenue
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Turin Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wheler Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Cygnet Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Boundary Pass
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Boundary Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 17. Anning Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Satchwell Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Code Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Jerome Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Plough Yard
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Ebor Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bethnal Green Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Rivington Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Chambord Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chilton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Shuttle Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 28. Sclater Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Shoreditch High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Swanfield Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1