HEER MEWS, E2 8GJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 8GJ

HEER MEWS, E2 8GJ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 179 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.25 per 1,000 population. This E2 8GJ 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 8GJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 8GJ, encompassing approximately 13514 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)

E2 8GJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ezra Street with total crimes: 13
  • Columbia Road with total crimes: 9
  • Minerva Street with total crimes: 7

HEER MEWS, E2 8GJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4413.254.76%
Violence and sexual offences313.266.90%
Theft from the person172.29142.86%
Public order151.26200.00%
Bicycle theft141.11250.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.0471.43%
Shoplifting100.89400.00%
Vehicle crime90.74350.00%
Burglary80.67100.00%
Other theft80.590.00%
Robbery50.59-28.57%
Drugs50.37400.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour428.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences293.110.00%
Other theft82.150.00%
Theft from the person70.590.00%
Robbery70.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.520.00%
Public order50.520.00%
Burglary40.370.00%
Bicycle theft40.300.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.07-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4911.2553.12%
Theft from the person233.63-43.90%
Violence and sexual offences201.70-44.44%
Bicycle theft111.48266.67%
Other theft100.81-54.55%
Public order90.7412.50%
Vehicle crime90.6712.50%
Drugs80.67166.67%
Burglary60.59-73.91%
Shoplifting40.4433.33%
Robbery30.30-25.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4114.2828.12%
Violence and sexual offences363.032.86%
Anti-social behaviour322.6660.00%
Burglary232.3743.75%
Other theft221.70-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson91.63-18.18%
Public order80.6733.33%
Vehicle crime80.59-20.00%
Robbery40.59-55.56%
Drugs30.3050.00%
Bicycle theft30.22-62.50%
Shoplifting30.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.1012.90%
Theft from the person322.596.67%
Other theft232.374.55%
Anti-social behaviour201.70-48.72%
Burglary161.48128.57%
Criminal damage and arson111.18120.00%
Vehicle crime100.81-9.09%
Robbery90.7412.50%
Bicycle theft80.6733.33%
Public order60.590.00%
Shoplifting30.44200.00%
Other crime20.22100.00%
Drugs20.150.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3912.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences312.89-24.39%
Theft from the person302.29-25.00%
Other theft222.2257.14%
Vehicle crime111.63-21.43%
Robbery80.81-11.11%
Burglary70.5975.00%
Bicycle theft60.520.00%
Public order60.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.44-58.33%
Drugs20.37-80.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Other crime10.07-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.650.00%
Theft from the person403.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour392.960.00%
Other theft142.890.00%
Vehicle crime141.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.040.00%
Drugs100.890.00%
Robbery90.740.00%
Public order60.670.00%
Bicycle theft60.440.00%
Burglary40.440.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20249
January 20248
December 202310
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 202411
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20246
January 202423
December 202316
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202442
April 202449
January 202432
December 202320
November 202339
October 202339

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 202410
January 202422
December 202323
November 202322
October 202314

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 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 202431
August 202429
April 202420
January 202436
December 202335
November 202331
October 202341

A total of 190 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
April 202423
January 202441
December 202332
November 202330
October 202340

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
January 20249
December 202311
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 8GJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ezra Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Columbia Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Minerva Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 7. Andrews Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 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. The Oval
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Garner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Regent'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ravenscroft Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dawson Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Ropley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Kay Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Thurtle Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Barnet Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hackney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Ion Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 26. Treadway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Teale Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Coate Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Dinmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Hay Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2