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

Overview of Crime in E2 8QE

KAY STREET, E2 8QE, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 175 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.90 per 1,000 population. This E2 8QE 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 8QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 8QE, encompassing approximately 11004 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (26.47% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (19) incidents (533.33% increase)

E2 8QE 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
  • Tillet Way with total crimes: 7

KAY STREET, E2 8QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4315.9026.47%
Violence and sexual offences233.91-17.86%
Bicycle theft192.09533.33%
Public order151.73114.29%
Criminal damage and arson141.36366.67%
Burglary111.27175.00%
Shoplifting111.00450.00%
Other theft111.00120.00%
Theft from the person91.0012.50%
Vehicle crime80.82700.00%
Drugs70.73133.33%
Robbery30.64-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour349.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.090.00%
Theft from the person82.540.00%
Public order70.730.00%
Robbery70.640.00%
Other theft50.640.00%
Burglary40.450.00%
Drugs30.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.270.00%
Bicycle theft30.270.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

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 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4713.3646.88%
Theft from the person184.27-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences181.64-51.35%
Vehicle crime121.6471.43%
Other theft121.09-42.86%
Bicycle theft111.0957.14%
Public order91.000.00%
Drugs70.8240.00%
Robbery50.6466.67%
Burglary40.45-85.71%
Shoplifting40.3633.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3717.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour323.3668.42%
Burglary282.91100.00%
Theft from the person272.5417.39%
Other theft212.455.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.910.00%
Public order90.9128.57%
Bicycle theft70.820.00%
Vehicle crime70.64-22.22%
Drugs50.64150.00%
Robbery30.45-40.00%
Shoplifting30.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.3612.12%
Theft from the person233.3627.78%
Other theft202.095.26%
Anti-social behaviour191.82-52.50%
Burglary141.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.27100.00%
Vehicle crime90.91-18.18%
Public order70.8216.67%
Bicycle theft70.640.00%
Robbery50.64-16.67%
Shoplifting30.45200.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Drugs20.180.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4014.272.56%
Violence and sexual offences333.63-21.43%
Other theft193.0090.00%
Theft from the person181.73-35.71%
Vehicle crime111.640.00%
Bicycle theft71.00-30.00%
Burglary70.6440.00%
Robbery60.64-33.33%
Public order60.5520.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.55-54.55%
Other crime20.450.00%
Drugs20.18-86.67%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4217.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour393.820.00%
Theft from the person283.540.00%
Drugs152.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.360.00%
Vehicle crime111.000.00%
Bicycle theft101.000.00%
Other theft100.910.00%
Robbery90.910.00%
Public order50.820.00%
Burglary50.450.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202434
April 202447
January 202432
December 202319
November 202340
October 202339

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20243
April 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20244
January 202428
December 202314
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 202412
January 20247
December 20239
November 202311
October 202311

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 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 202315

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202428
April 202418
January 202437
December 202337
November 202333
October 202342

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202412
January 202421
December 202320
November 202319
October 202310

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.29 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 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 131 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202418
January 202427
December 202323
November 202318
October 202328

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.83 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 202310
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

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 8QE 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. Tillet Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Broadway Market
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Ravenscroft Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Stephan Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Treadway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Teale Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1