E2 8GR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 8GR

E2 8GR, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 177 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.19 per 1,000 population. This E2 8GR 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 8GR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 8GR, encompassing approximately 11649 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E2 8GR area, explore the E2 8GR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (13.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (18) incidents (500.00% increase)

E2 8GR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ezra Street with total crimes: 13
  • Minerva Street with total crimes: 7
  • B108 with total crimes: 7

E2 8GR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4115.1913.89%
Violence and sexual offences273.52-10.00%
Bicycle theft182.32500.00%
Public order151.55114.29%
Burglary131.29225.00%
Shoplifting111.12450.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.94175.00%
Other theft100.9442.86%
Theft from the person100.8625.00%
Vehicle crime90.86800.00%
Drugs70.77250.00%
Robbery40.60-42.86%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour369.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences303.090.00%
Theft from the person82.580.00%
Public order70.690.00%
Other theft70.600.00%
Robbery70.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Burglary40.340.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Drugs20.17100.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.09-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4912.6248.48%
Theft from the person194.21-44.12%
Violence and sexual offences171.63-54.05%
Other theft121.46-45.45%
Vehicle crime111.0357.14%
Bicycle theft110.9483.33%
Public order90.940.00%
Drugs70.7740.00%
Burglary40.60-85.19%
Shoplifting40.3433.33%
Robbery40.3433.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.91-2.63%
Theft from the person343.1830.77%
Anti-social behaviour332.9294.12%
Burglary272.8380.00%
Other theft222.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.89-9.09%
Public order90.8650.00%
Vehicle crime70.77-22.22%
Bicycle theft60.60-25.00%
Drugs50.52150.00%
Robbery30.43-40.00%
Shoplifting30.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.0818.75%
Theft from the person263.2630.00%
Other theft222.234.76%
Anti-social behaviour171.89-55.26%
Burglary151.46114.29%
Criminal damage and arson111.29120.00%
Vehicle crime90.94-25.00%
Bicycle theft80.7714.29%
Public order60.690.00%
Robbery50.52-28.57%
Shoplifting30.43200.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Drugs20.170.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3813.738.57%
Violence and sexual offences323.26-23.81%
Other theft212.7550.00%
Theft from the person201.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime121.72-7.69%
Bicycle theft71.03-30.00%
Robbery70.60-22.22%
Burglary70.6040.00%
Public order60.60-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.52-54.55%
Other crime20.430.00%
Drugs20.17-81.82%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour353.610.00%
Theft from the person303.000.00%
Other theft142.580.00%
Vehicle crime131.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.120.00%
Drugs110.940.00%
Bicycle theft100.940.00%
Robbery90.860.00%
Public order70.770.00%
Burglary50.600.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 249 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202436
April 202449
January 202433
December 202317
November 202338
October 202335

A total of 63 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20243
April 202411
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 20244
January 202427
December 202315
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 202411
January 20247
December 20239
November 202312
October 202313

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 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 202412
January 202422
December 202322
November 202321
October 202314

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 147 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202419
January 202434
December 202326
November 202320
October 202330

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239

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 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202430
April 202417
January 202437
December 202338
November 202332
October 202342

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
January 202410
December 202311
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 202311

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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 8GR 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. Minerva Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Tillet Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Regent'S Row
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pownall Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 8. Ada Street
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Andrews Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Whiston Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Weymouth Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    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. Broadway Market
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Kay Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Thurtle Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Barnet Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hackney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Ion Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 27. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 29. Treadway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Teale Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1