E2 7QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 7QU

E2 7QU, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 233 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.46 per 1,000 population. This E2 7QU 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 7QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 7QU, encompassing approximately 10856 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (47) incidents (38.24% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (16.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-20.45% decrease)

E2 7QU 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

E2 7QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4721.4638.24%
Violence and sexual offences434.3316.22%
Anti-social behaviour353.96-20.45%
Other theft223.22144.44%
Shoplifting152.03650.00%
Burglary121.3871.43%
Vehicle crime111.11175.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.0110.00%
Drugs101.0111.11%
Public order90.92200.00%
Robbery80.83-11.11%
Bicycle theft60.7450.00%
Possession of weapons40.550.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4415.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences374.050.00%
Theft from the person343.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.130.00%
Drugs90.920.00%
Other theft90.830.00%
Robbery90.830.00%
Burglary70.830.00%
Bicycle theft40.64300.00%
Vehicle crime40.370.00%
Public order30.37200.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%

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 order10.09-75.00%

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 order40.55-73.33%
Other theft10.37-97.37%
Theft from the person10.09-98.04%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5123.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences424.704100.00%
Anti-social behaviour403.870.00%
Other theft383.680.00%
Drugs203.501900.00%
Public order151.840.00%
Vehicle crime141.380.00%
Bicycle theft91.290.00%
Robbery80.830.00%
Shoplifting70.740.00%
Burglary50.640.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

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
Drugs10.18-92.31%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-97.73%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7625.7013.43%
Violence and sexual offences447.00-16.98%
Other theft424.057.69%
Anti-social behaviour303.87-16.67%
Burglary202.76-9.09%
Drugs131.84160.00%
Robbery111.20-52.17%
Bicycle theft111.0110.00%
Vehicle crime81.01-33.33%
Shoplifting80.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.74-53.33%
Public order70.64-36.36%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6727.5428.85%
Violence and sexual offences536.173.92%
Other theft394.88-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour363.5944.00%
Robbery233.32187.50%
Burglary222.12144.44%
Criminal damage and arson152.0336.36%
Vehicle crime121.3833.33%
Public order111.11-15.38%
Bicycle theft101.010.00%
Drugs50.92-54.55%
Shoplifting40.46-20.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5222.66-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences514.7918.60%
Other theft424.70-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.87-46.81%
Public order132.30-7.14%
Drugs111.2037.50%
Criminal damage and arson111.01-15.38%
Bicycle theft101.0111.11%
Burglary90.92-18.18%
Vehicle crime90.83-30.77%
Robbery80.8314.29%
Shoplifting50.74400.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6826.440.00%
Other theft506.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour474.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences434.330.00%
Public order143.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.290.00%
Vehicle crime131.200.00%
Burglary111.200.00%
Bicycle theft91.010.00%
Drugs80.830.00%
Robbery70.740.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 20249
January 202411
December 202310
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
May 20244
April 202415
January 20247
December 202311
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 396 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202434
May 20241
April 202451
January 202476
December 202367
November 202352
October 202368

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202437
April 202442
March 20241
January 202444
December 202353
November 202351
October 202343

A total of 243 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
May 20241
April 202438
January 202442
December 202339
November 202342
October 202350

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 202414
January 20248
December 202312
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20248
January 202411
December 202323
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202444
April 202440
January 202430
December 202336
November 202325
October 202347

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20245
January 202420
December 202322
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
January 20247
December 202315
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 202420
March 20241
January 202413
December 20235
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 7QU 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. 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. Turin Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rivington Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Hackney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 9. Chambord Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Weymouth Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Hassard Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Boundary Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Swanfield Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Shacklewell Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tyssen Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cotton'S Gardens
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Redvers Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Crabtree Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 21. Ravenscroft Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rhoda Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dawson Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Ropley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Hare Walk
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Drysdale Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. Fanshaw Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Caroline Gardens
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 29. Gorsuch Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1