KAY STREET, E2 8QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 8QB

KAY STREET, E2 8QB, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 161 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.54 per 1,000 population. This E2 8QB 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 8QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 8QB, encompassing approximately 10361 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)

E2 8QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ezra Street with total crimes: 13
  • Broadway Market with total crimes: 8
  • Minerva Street with total crimes: 7

KAY STREET, E2 8QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4015.5433.33%
Violence and sexual offences203.86-37.50%
Bicycle theft171.93466.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.64366.67%
Public order131.35116.67%
Shoplifting121.25500.00%
Burglary101.16150.00%
Other theft100.97100.00%
Theft from the person90.9712.50%
Vehicle crime60.87200.00%
Drugs50.5866.67%
Robbery40.48-42.86%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.090.00%
Theft from the person82.900.00%
Robbery70.770.00%
Public order60.680.00%
Other theft50.580.00%
Burglary40.480.00%
Drugs30.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.290.00%
Bicycle theft30.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.190.00%
Other crime20.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.10-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4714.4838.24%
Violence and sexual offences204.54-37.50%
Theft from the person181.93-37.93%
Vehicle crime131.7430.00%
Other theft131.25-40.91%
Bicycle theft111.2557.14%
Public order81.060.00%
Drugs70.7740.00%
Robbery50.6866.67%
Burglary40.48-85.19%
Shoplifting40.39-33.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3418.92112.50%
Violence and sexual offences323.28-11.11%
Theft from the person293.0931.82%
Burglary272.8092.86%
Other theft222.614.76%
Criminal damage and arson112.1222.22%
Vehicle crime101.0642.86%
Public order80.9714.29%
Bicycle theft70.770.00%
Shoplifting60.6850.00%
Drugs50.58150.00%
Robbery30.48-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.6716.13%
Theft from the person223.4710.00%
Other theft212.125.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.03-54.29%
Burglary141.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.3580.00%
Public order70.870.00%
Bicycle theft70.68-22.22%
Vehicle crime70.68-36.36%
Robbery50.68-37.50%
Shoplifting40.48300.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Drugs20.190.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3515.259.38%
Violence and sexual offences313.38-22.50%
Other theft202.99100.00%
Theft from the person201.93-28.57%
Vehicle crime111.930.00%
Bicycle theft91.06-10.00%
Robbery80.87-11.11%
Public order70.7740.00%
Burglary70.6875.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.68-50.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Drugs20.19-85.71%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.08-2.44%
Anti-social behaviour323.86-25.58%
Theft from the person283.0955.56%
Drugs142.70180.00%
Vehicle crime111.3537.50%
Bicycle theft101.06-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson100.9711.11%
Other theft100.97-47.37%
Robbery90.97350.00%
Public order50.8766.67%
Burglary40.48-50.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Shoplifting10.19-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4316.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.150.00%
Other theft193.960.00%
Theft from the person181.830.00%
Bicycle theft131.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.250.00%
Vehicle crime80.870.00%
Burglary80.770.00%
Drugs50.770.00%
Shoplifting40.480.00%
Public order30.390.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202430
April 202447
January 202434
December 202316
November 202335
October 202332
September 202343

A total of 77 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
April 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20244
January 202427
December 202314
November 20237
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202413
January 202410
December 20237
November 202311
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 202314
September 20235

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202432
April 202420
January 202432
December 202336
November 202331
October 202340
September 202341

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202413
January 202422
December 202321
November 202320
October 202310
September 202319

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 152 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202418
January 202429
December 202322
November 202320
October 202328
September 202318

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
January 202411
December 20239
November 20235
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 8QB 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. Broadway Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Minerva Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Regent'S Row
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Corbridge Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Oval
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Garner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    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. Pritchard'S Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other 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. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hackney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Ion Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Stephan Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Treadway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Teale Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Coate Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Dinmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Hay Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Darwen Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1