LIGONIER STREET, E2 7HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 7HG

LIGONIER STREET, E2 7HG, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 399 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.31 per 1,000 population. This E2 7HG 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 7HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 7HG, encompassing approximately 6109 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (90) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (59) incidents (293.33% increase)

E2 7HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 43
  • Rivington Street with total crimes: 20
  • Calvin Street with total crimes: 19

LIGONIER STREET, E2 7HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9065.3112.50%
Anti-social behaviour6514.738.33%
Other theft5910.64293.33%
Violence and sexual offences539.66-3.64%
Drugs268.67-10.34%
Burglary214.2690.91%
Vehicle crime203.44233.33%
Robbery193.27-5.00%
Shoplifting173.11325.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.7842.86%
Public order81.640.00%
Bicycle theft71.3175.00%
Other crime21.15100.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8049.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour6013.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences559.820.00%
Drugs299.000.00%
Robbery204.750.00%
Other theft153.27650.00%
Burglary112.460.00%
Public order81.80700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.310.00%
Vehicle crime61.150.00%
Shoplifting40.98300.00%
Bicycle theft40.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.65100.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21.31-97.62%
Violence and sexual offences20.33-96.77%
Other theft20.33-97.14%
Bicycle theft10.33-75.00%
Robbery10.16-95.24%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8457.294100.00%
Other theft7013.756900.00%
Violence and sexual offences6211.461140.00%
Anti-social behaviour3710.150.00%
Robbery216.060.00%
Drugs213.440.00%
Public order183.441700.00%
Shoplifting142.950.00%
Vehicle crime112.290.00%
Burglary71.800.00%
Bicycle theft41.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.47400.00%
Theft from the person20.820.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-98.41%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8457.94-20.00%
Other theft6913.75-5.48%
Violence and sexual offences6311.29-1.56%
Anti-social behaviour4110.31-6.82%
Robbery196.71-5.00%
Drugs173.1154.55%
Burglary152.78-16.67%
Bicycle theft122.4633.33%
Shoplifting111.9622.22%
Vehicle crime91.80-65.38%
Public order81.47-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson51.31-64.29%
Possession of weapons10.82-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10566.7854.41%
Other theft7317.194.29%
Violence and sexual offences6411.95-4.48%
Anti-social behaviour4410.48-26.67%
Vehicle crime267.20188.89%
Robbery204.2633.33%
Burglary183.275.88%
Criminal damage and arson142.95-12.50%
Public order112.29-15.38%
Drugs111.80-52.17%
Shoplifting91.8028.57%
Bicycle theft91.47-40.00%
Other crime21.47100.00%
Possession of weapons20.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7063.01-14.63%
Theft from the person6811.46-16.05%
Violence and sexual offences6711.13-2.90%
Anti-social behaviour6010.9717.65%
Drugs239.82130.00%
Burglary173.766.25%
Criminal damage and arson162.7823.08%
Robbery152.62-25.00%
Bicycle theft152.4687.50%
Public order132.46-7.14%
Vehicle crime92.13-30.77%
Shoplifting71.47-41.67%
Possession of weapons41.15100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8264.160.00%
Theft from the person8113.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences6913.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour5111.290.00%
Robbery208.350.00%
Burglary163.270.00%
Public order142.620.00%
Vehicle crime132.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.130.00%
Shoplifting122.130.00%
Drugs101.960.00%
Bicycle theft81.640.00%
Possession of weapons21.310.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
May 20241
April 202421
January 202419
December 202320
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 358 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202460
April 202437
January 202441
December 202344
November 202360
October 202351

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20241
April 202418
March 20241
January 20248
December 202311
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20244
July 20241
April 202414
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 597 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202480
June 20241
May 20242
April 202484
March 20242
January 202484
December 2023105
November 202368
October 202381

A total of 441 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202455
May 20242
April 202462
March 20245
February 20241
January 202463
December 202364
November 202367
October 202369

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
May 20241
April 20244
January 202412
December 20239
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 444 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202415
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202470
March 20241
January 202469
December 202373
November 202370
October 202382

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
April 20247
January 202415
December 202318
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
April 202411
January 20249
December 202326
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20241
January 20245
December 202314
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 137 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202429
April 202421
January 202417
December 202311
November 202323
October 202310

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total43
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft7
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Rivington Street
    Total20
    Drugs7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Calvin Street
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Other crime1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Bowl Court
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total9
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Grimsby Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Worship Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Calvert Avenue
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Hewett Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Curtain Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Rivington Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Chambord Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Chilton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Sclater Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Rufus Street
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Shoreditch High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1