E2 7SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 7SF

E2 7SF, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 164 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.13 per 1,000 population. This E2 7SF 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 7SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 7SF, encompassing approximately 13524 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)

E2 7SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Columbia Road with total crimes: 13
  • Ezra Street with total crimes: 13
  • Turin Street with total crimes: 8

E2 7SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3812.13-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences292.8131.82%
Theft from the person212.1475.00%
Public order111.55450.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.8111.11%
Other theft100.7466.67%
Vehicle crime100.74400.00%
Bicycle theft90.74125.00%
Shoplifting90.67350.00%
Robbery60.67200.00%
Drugs50.44-16.67%
Burglary50.3766.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour448.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.250.00%
Theft from the person121.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.890.00%
Drugs60.670.00%
Other theft60.440.00%
Bicycle theft40.44300.00%
Burglary30.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%
Public order20.15100.00%
Robbery20.150.00%
Shoplifting20.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

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 theft10.150.00%
Public order10.07-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order40.37-63.64%
Theft from the person10.30-96.43%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5112.570.00%
Theft from the person283.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences262.070.00%
Other theft131.920.00%
Vehicle crime120.960.00%
Drugs120.891100.00%
Public order110.890.00%
Bicycle theft80.810.00%
Shoplifting40.590.00%
Robbery30.300.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.070.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.07-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5614.7147.37%
Anti-social behaviour324.14-8.57%
Violence and sexual offences292.37-25.64%
Other theft262.1423.81%
Burglary141.92-12.50%
Bicycle theft91.0412.50%
Vehicle crime80.67-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson70.59-36.36%
Public order60.5220.00%
Robbery40.44-71.43%
Shoplifting40.30100.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.085.41%
Theft from the person382.8815.15%
Anti-social behaviour352.8129.63%
Other theft212.59-27.59%
Burglary161.55166.67%
Robbery141.18133.33%
Vehicle crime131.0462.50%
Criminal damage and arson110.96266.67%
Bicycle theft80.81100.00%
Public order50.59-28.57%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Drugs10.15-75.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.27-9.76%
Theft from the person332.74-36.54%
Other theft292.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour272.14-43.75%
Vehicle crime82.00-42.86%
Public order70.59-30.00%
Burglary60.52-50.00%
Robbery60.44-33.33%
Drugs40.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.30-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.30-70.00%
Shoplifting20.220.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5217.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour483.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.550.00%
Other theft293.030.00%
Vehicle crime142.140.00%
Burglary121.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.890.00%
Public order100.740.00%
Robbery90.740.00%
Drugs80.670.00%
Bicycle theft70.590.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 275 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202444
April 202451
January 202432
December 202335
November 202327
October 202348

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 202411
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202422
April 202426
January 202429
December 202339
November 202337
October 202341

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
April 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
January 20247
December 202311
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202413
January 202426
December 202321
November 202329
October 202329

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 202314
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 241 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
May 20241
April 202428
January 202456
December 202338
November 202333
October 202352

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 202412
January 20248
December 202313
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 202412
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 202414
December 202316
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
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 7SF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Columbia Road
    Total13
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ezra Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Turin Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Tillet Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hackney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 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. Hassard Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Garner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Crabtree Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 13. Ravenscroft Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dawson Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Ropley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Kay Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Thurtle Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Gorsuch Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Barnet Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ion Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Kent Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Appleby Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Long Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cremer Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Nazrul Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Stamp Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Strout'S Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Tomlinson Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1