E2 7PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 7PG

E2 7PG, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 288 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.98 per 1,000 population. This E2 7PG 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 7PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 7PG, encompassing approximately 11084 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (64) incidents (30.61% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-7.89% decrease)

E2 7PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 43
  • Columbia Road with total crimes: 13
  • Ezra Street with total crimes: 13

E2 7PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6425.9830.61%
Violence and sexual offences515.7713.33%
Anti-social behaviour354.60-7.89%
Other theft333.16230.00%
Burglary172.98183.33%
Vehicle crime161.53128.57%
Drugs161.4433.33%
Shoplifting151.44650.00%
Robbery111.3522.22%
Public order100.9966.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.900.00%
Bicycle theft70.9075.00%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4917.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences454.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour384.060.00%
Drugs123.430.00%
Other theft101.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.900.00%
Robbery90.900.00%
Vehicle crime70.810.00%
Burglary60.630.00%
Public order60.54500.00%
Bicycle theft40.54300.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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 theft10.180.00%
Public order10.090.00%

In June 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

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 order40.54-75.00%
Other theft10.36-98.11%
Theft from the person10.09-98.39%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6226.070.00%
Other theft535.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences474.784600.00%
Anti-social behaviour374.240.00%
Drugs213.342000.00%
Public order161.890.00%
Vehicle crime141.440.00%
Shoplifting141.260.00%
Robbery121.260.00%
Bicycle theft101.080.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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
Drugs10.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-98.04%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8327.881.22%
Violence and sexual offences517.49-3.77%
Other theft454.60-2.17%
Anti-social behaviour304.06-14.29%
Burglary232.714.55%
Bicycle theft162.0823.08%
Robbery141.44-36.36%
Vehicle crime121.26-29.41%
Shoplifting101.08100.00%
Drugs90.9028.57%
Criminal damage and arson70.81-58.82%
Public order70.63-30.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8229.8638.98%
Violence and sexual offences537.400.00%
Other theft464.782.22%
Anti-social behaviour354.1512.90%
Burglary223.16120.00%
Robbery221.98175.00%
Vehicle crime171.9841.67%
Criminal damage and arson171.5354.55%
Bicycle theft131.538.33%
Public order101.17-9.09%
Drugs70.90-46.15%
Shoplifting50.63-16.67%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%

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 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5924.54-26.25%
Violence and sexual offences535.326.00%
Other theft454.78-26.23%
Anti-social behaviour314.06-41.51%
Drugs132.8044.44%
Bicycle theft121.1720.00%
Vehicle crime121.0820.00%
Public order111.08-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson110.99-15.38%
Burglary100.99-33.33%
Robbery80.90-11.11%
Shoplifting60.72500.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8029.320.00%
Other theft617.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour535.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences504.780.00%
Burglary154.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.350.00%
Public order131.170.00%
Bicycle theft101.170.00%
Vehicle crime100.900.00%
Robbery90.900.00%
Drugs90.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
April 202410
January 202416
December 202313
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
May 20244
April 202416
January 20247
December 202310
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 480 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202449
May 20241
April 202462
January 202483
December 202382
November 202359
October 202380

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202445
April 202447
March 20241
February 20241
January 202451
December 202353
November 202353
October 202350

A total of 294 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202410
May 20241
April 202453
January 202445
December 202346
November 202345
October 202361

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202412
January 202414
December 202322
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20242
April 202414
January 202410
December 20235
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
April 202414
January 202412
December 202317
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
April 20242
January 202423
December 202322
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 202421
March 20241
January 20249
December 20237
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
January 20247
December 202317
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202438
April 202437
January 202430
December 202335
November 202331
October 202353

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 7PG 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. 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Calvert Avenue
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Turin Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Boundary Pass
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Boundary Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 10. Satchwell Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rivington Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Chambord Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Weymouth Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Hassard Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Shoreditch High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Swanfield Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Shacklewell Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Whitby Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Chance Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Cotton'S Gardens
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Redvers Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Crabtree Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 24. Ravenscroft Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. French Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Rhoda Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dawson Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Redchurch Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Drysdale Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 30. Caroline Gardens
    Total3
    Theft from the person3