VIRGINIA ROAD, E2 7NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 7NG

VIRGINIA ROAD, E2 7NG, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 310 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.44 per 1,000 population. This E2 7NG 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 7NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 7NG, encompassing approximately 12183 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (65) incidents (47.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-7.27% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (11.63% increase)

E2 7NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24
  • Columbia Road with total crimes: 13
  • Ezra Street with total crimes: 13

VIRGINIA ROAD, E2 7NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6525.4447.73%
Anti-social behaviour515.34-7.27%
Violence and sexual offences484.1911.63%
Other theft343.94277.78%
Shoplifting202.79400.00%
Vehicle crime201.64185.71%
Burglary181.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.4830.00%
Drugs121.079.09%
Public order110.98175.00%
Bicycle theft80.90166.67%
Robbery80.66-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5517.240.00%
Theft from the person444.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences433.610.00%
Drugs113.530.00%
Robbery100.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.820.00%
Burglary90.820.00%
Other theft90.740.00%
Vehicle crime70.740.00%
Shoplifting40.570.00%
Public order40.33300.00%
Bicycle theft30.33200.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Public order10.08-75.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order40.49-77.78%
Other theft10.33-98.00%
Theft from the person10.08-98.46%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6525.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences505.344900.00%
Other theft504.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour484.100.00%
Drugs243.942300.00%
Public order181.970.00%
Shoplifting181.480.00%
Vehicle crime141.480.00%
Bicycle theft111.150.00%
Robbery110.900.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.16-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-97.87%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9127.2516.67%
Other theft507.47-1.96%
Violence and sexual offences474.10-14.55%
Anti-social behaviour373.86-15.91%
Burglary243.044.35%
Bicycle theft181.9738.46%
Robbery151.48-28.57%
Shoplifting131.2362.50%
Vehicle crime121.07-50.00%
Drugs90.9828.57%
Public order80.74-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson70.66-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7828.8132.20%
Violence and sexual offences556.401.85%
Other theft514.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour444.1910.00%
Vehicle crime243.61100.00%
Burglary231.97130.00%
Robbery211.89133.33%
Criminal damage and arson141.7240.00%
Bicycle theft131.15-13.33%
Public order111.07-35.29%
Shoplifting80.9014.29%
Drugs70.66-46.15%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5924.38-27.16%
Violence and sexual offences544.84-8.47%
Other theft514.43-21.54%
Anti-social behaviour404.19-28.57%
Public order173.2813.33%
Bicycle theft151.4050.00%
Drugs131.2330.00%
Vehicle crime121.070.00%
Burglary100.98-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson100.82-23.08%
Robbery90.8228.57%
Shoplifting70.74-30.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8129.1417.39%
Other theft656.6532.65%
Violence and sexual offences595.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour564.84-11.11%
Burglary164.6033.33%
Public order151.3166.67%
Criminal damage and arson131.23116.67%
Vehicle crime121.07-25.00%
Bicycle theft100.980.00%
Shoplifting100.8211.11%
Drugs100.8266.67%
Robbery70.82-58.82%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6926.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour635.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences595.170.00%
Other theft494.840.00%
Robbery174.020.00%
Vehicle crime161.400.00%
Burglary121.310.00%
Bicycle theft100.980.00%
Shoplifting90.820.00%
Public order90.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.740.00%
Drugs60.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
April 202411
January 202418
December 202313
November 202315
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20241
May 20244
April 202418
January 20248
December 202311
November 202317
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 553 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202444
May 20241
April 202465
January 202491
December 202378
November 202359
October 202381
September 202369

A total of 416 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202443
April 202450
March 20241
January 202447
December 202355
November 202354
October 202359
September 202359

A total of 360 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 20249
May 20241
April 202450
January 202450
December 202351
November 202351
October 202365
September 202349

A total of 98 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 202411
January 202415
December 202321
November 20239
October 20237
September 202317

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20244
April 202418
January 202413
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 202414
January 202412
December 202324
November 202312
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
April 20242
January 202424
December 202323
November 202310
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 394 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202455
April 202448
January 202437
December 202344
November 202340
October 202356
September 202363

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
January 20247
December 202314
November 202310
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202424
March 20241
January 20249
December 20237
November 202313
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total24
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Columbia Road
    Total13
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ezra Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Brick Lane
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Calvert Avenue
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Turin Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cygnet Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Boundary Pass
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Boundary Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 12. Anning Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Satchwell Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tillet Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rivington Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Chambord Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chilton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Weymouth Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Sclater Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hassard Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Shoreditch High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Swanfield Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Shacklewell Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Whitby Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Chance Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Cotton'S Gardens
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Redvers Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Crabtree Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 30. Ravenscroft Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1