E2 7QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 7QS

E2 7QS, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 243 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.37 per 1,000 population. This E2 7QS 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 7QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 7QS, encompassing approximately 10398 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (49) incidents (11.36% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

E2 7QS 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 7QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4923.3711.36%
Violence and sexual offences434.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour354.14-16.67%
Other theft253.37150.00%
Shoplifting152.40650.00%
Robbery131.4444.44%
Drugs131.2530.00%
Burglary121.2550.00%
Public order91.1580.00%
Vehicle crime90.87125.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.87-10.00%
Bicycle theft60.87100.00%
Possession of weapons50.580.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4418.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences434.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour424.140.00%
Drugs104.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.960.00%
Other theft100.960.00%
Robbery90.960.00%
Burglary80.870.00%
Public order50.77400.00%
Vehicle crime40.480.00%
Bicycle theft30.38200.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%

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 theft10.190.00%
Public order10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

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 order40.58-73.33%
Other theft10.38-97.67%
Theft from the person10.10-98.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5425.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour445.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences444.234300.00%
Other theft434.230.00%
Drugs214.142000.00%
Public order152.020.00%
Vehicle crime141.440.00%
Bicycle theft91.350.00%
Robbery90.870.00%
Shoplifting70.870.00%
Burglary50.670.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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
Drugs10.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-97.96%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8227.9813.89%
Violence and sexual offences497.89-5.77%
Other theft434.717.50%
Anti-social behaviour344.14-12.82%
Burglary183.27-14.29%
Drugs131.73225.00%
Robbery121.25-47.83%
Bicycle theft111.1510.00%
Shoplifting81.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.77-61.11%
Public order60.67-40.00%
Vehicle crime60.58-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7229.5230.91%
Violence and sexual offences526.92-1.89%
Other theft405.00-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour393.8525.81%
Robbery233.75187.50%
Burglary212.21110.00%
Criminal damage and arson182.0250.00%
Vehicle crime121.7333.33%
Public order101.15-16.67%
Bicycle theft100.960.00%
Drugs40.96-69.23%
Shoplifting40.38-20.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5525.19-24.66%
Violence and sexual offences535.2917.78%
Other theft435.10-14.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.14-41.51%
Drugs132.9844.44%
Public order121.25-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson121.15-7.69%
Bicycle theft101.1511.11%
Burglary100.960.00%
Vehicle crime90.96-40.00%
Robbery80.870.00%
Shoplifting50.77400.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7329.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour537.020.00%
Other theft505.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences454.810.00%
Vehicle crime154.330.00%
Public order141.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.350.00%
Burglary101.250.00%
Drugs90.960.00%
Bicycle theft90.870.00%
Robbery80.870.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202442
April 202444
January 202434
December 202339
November 202331
October 202353

A total of 255 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202410
May 20241
April 202443
January 202443
December 202340
November 202343
October 202350

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 20249
January 202412
December 202323
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202443
April 202444
March 20241
February 20241
January 202449
December 202352
November 202353
October 202345

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
April 20249
January 202411
December 202310
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
May 20244
April 202415
January 20246
December 202310
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 430 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202444
May 20241
April 202454
January 202482
December 202372
November 202355
October 202373

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20242
April 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202414
January 20246
December 202312
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20245
January 202418
December 202321
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
January 20247
December 202318
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 202421
March 20241
January 202413
December 20234
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 7QS 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. Calvert Avenue
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rivington Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Chambord Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Weymouth Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Hassard Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Boundary Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Swanfield Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Shacklewell Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tyssen Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cotton'S Gardens
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Redvers Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Crabtree Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 19. Ravenscroft Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rhoda Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dawson Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Ropley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Thurtle Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Hare Walk
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Drysdale Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Fanshaw Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Caroline Gardens
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 28. Hackney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Gorsuch Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1