GOLDSMITHS ROW, E2 8GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 8GL

GOLDSMITHS ROW, E2 8GL, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 185 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.14 per 1,000 population. This E2 8GL 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 8GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 8GL, encompassing approximately 13084 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E2 8GL area, explore the E2 8GL Area information page.
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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: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)

E2 8GL 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

GOLDSMITHS ROW, E2 8GL 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 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4414.144.76%
Violence and sexual offences323.366.67%
Theft from the person172.45112.50%
Bicycle theft161.30300.00%
Public order141.22180.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.0785.71%
Shoplifting110.99450.00%
Burglary100.84150.00%
Other theft90.7612.50%
Vehicle crime80.69300.00%
Robbery50.61-28.57%
Drugs50.38150.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour429.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences303.210.00%
Theft from the person82.290.00%
Other theft80.610.00%
Robbery70.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.530.00%
Public order50.530.00%
Burglary40.380.00%
Bicycle theft40.310.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Drugs20.15100.00%
Vehicle crime20.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.08-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5012.2351.52%
Theft from the person263.82-36.59%
Violence and sexual offences211.99-43.24%
Bicycle theft131.60160.00%
Other theft110.99-54.17%
Vehicle crime100.8411.11%
Public order90.76-10.00%
Drugs80.69100.00%
Burglary40.61-85.71%
Shoplifting40.3133.33%
Robbery40.310.00%

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 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4115.9017.14%
Violence and sexual offences373.13-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour332.8373.68%
Burglary282.5264.71%
Other theft242.144.35%
Public order101.8342.86%
Criminal damage and arson90.76-18.18%
Vehicle crime90.69-10.00%
Bicycle theft50.69-37.50%
Drugs40.38100.00%
Robbery40.31-50.00%
Shoplifting30.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.9922.58%
Theft from the person352.9016.67%
Other theft232.679.52%
Anti-social behaviour191.76-52.50%
Burglary171.45112.50%
Criminal damage and arson111.3083.33%
Vehicle crime100.84-9.09%
Bicycle theft80.7614.29%
Robbery80.610.00%
Public order70.6116.67%
Shoplifting30.53200.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Drugs20.150.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4013.155.26%
Violence and sexual offences313.06-27.91%
Theft from the person302.37-25.00%
Other theft212.2950.00%
Vehicle crime111.60-21.43%
Robbery80.84-11.11%
Burglary80.6160.00%
Bicycle theft70.61-12.50%
Public order60.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.46-50.00%
Drugs20.46-80.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4315.440.00%
Theft from the person403.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour383.060.00%
Other theft142.900.00%
Vehicle crime141.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.070.00%
Drugs100.920.00%
Robbery90.760.00%
Bicycle theft80.690.00%
Public order60.610.00%
Burglary50.460.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 202413
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202411
January 202424
December 202323
November 202321
October 202314

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 202410
January 20249
December 202310
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20244
January 202428
December 202317
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202442
April 202450
January 202433
December 202319
November 202340
October 202338

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

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

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202430
April 202421
January 202437
December 202338
November 202331
October 202343

A total of 197 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
April 202426
January 202441
December 202335
November 202330
October 202340

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
January 20249
December 202311
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
April 20248
January 20244
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 8GL 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. Regent'S Row
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 8. Andrews Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Whiston Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Weymouth Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Hassard Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Oval
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Garner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ravenscroft Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dawson Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Ropley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Pritchard'S Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Kay Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Thurtle Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Barnet Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hackney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Ion Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 28. Treadway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Teale Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Coate Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1