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

Overview of Crime in E2 8QD

KAY STREET, E2 8QD, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 165 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.85 per 1,000 population. This E2 8QD 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 8QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 8QD, encompassing approximately 10413 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (39.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (18) incidents (500.00% increase)

E2 8QD Crime Hotspots

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

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

KAY STREET, E2 8QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3915.8539.29%
Violence and sexual offences223.75-26.67%
Bicycle theft182.11500.00%
Public order141.73133.33%
Criminal damage and arson141.34366.67%
Shoplifting121.34500.00%
Burglary101.15150.00%
Other theft100.96100.00%
Theft from the person100.9625.00%
Vehicle crime60.96500.00%
Drugs50.5866.67%
Robbery40.48-42.86%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour282.880.00%
Theft from the person82.690.00%
Robbery70.770.00%
Public order60.670.00%
Other theft50.580.00%
Burglary40.480.00%
Drugs30.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.290.00%
Bicycle theft30.290.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

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 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4313.8334.38%
Violence and sexual offences184.13-50.00%
Theft from the person171.73-41.38%
Vehicle crime131.6344.44%
Bicycle theft121.2571.43%
Other theft121.15-45.45%
Public order91.150.00%
Drugs70.8640.00%
Robbery50.6766.67%
Burglary40.48-85.19%
Shoplifting40.38-20.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.82-2.70%
Anti-social behaviour323.46113.33%
Theft from the person293.0731.82%
Burglary272.7892.86%
Other theft222.594.76%
Criminal damage and arson102.1111.11%
Public order90.9628.57%
Vehicle crime90.8628.57%
Bicycle theft70.860.00%
Drugs50.67150.00%
Shoplifting50.4825.00%
Robbery30.48-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.6019.35%
Theft from the person223.554.76%
Other theft212.115.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.02-55.88%
Burglary141.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.3480.00%
Public order70.8616.67%
Bicycle theft70.67-22.22%
Vehicle crime70.67-36.36%
Robbery50.67-37.50%
Shoplifting40.48300.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Drugs20.190.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3415.086.25%
Violence and sexual offences313.27-20.51%
Theft from the person212.98-25.00%
Other theft202.0281.82%
Vehicle crime111.920.00%
Bicycle theft91.06-10.00%
Robbery80.86-11.11%
Burglary70.7775.00%
Public order60.6720.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.58-54.55%
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 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour323.750.00%
Theft from the person283.070.00%
Drugs142.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.340.00%
Other theft111.060.00%
Vehicle crime111.060.00%
Bicycle theft101.060.00%
Robbery90.960.00%
Public order50.860.00%
Burglary40.480.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202428
April 202443
January 202432
December 202315
November 202334
October 202332

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20243
April 202412
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 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

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 202413
January 20249
December 20237
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 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

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202430
April 202418
January 202436
December 202337
November 202331
October 202339

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202412
January 202422
December 202321
November 202320
October 202311

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 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

A total of 135 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202417
January 202429
December 202322
November 202321
October 202328

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20249
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
January 202410
December 20239
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 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

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 8QD 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
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    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. 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. 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. Pritchard'S Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Kay Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Thurtle Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Stephan Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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