E2 9AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 9AX

E2 9AX, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 193 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.45 per 1,000 population. This E2 9AX 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 9AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 9AX, encompassing approximately 8598 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E2 9AX area, explore the E2 9AX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-21.88% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)

E2 9AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Mare Street with total crimes: 9

E2 9AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5622.4516.67%
Violence and sexual offences256.51-21.88%
Theft from the person192.915.56%
Bicycle theft172.21325.00%
Public order141.9840.00%
Other theft141.63366.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.63450.00%
Shoplifting101.28150.00%
Burglary101.16100.00%
Vehicle crime81.1633.33%
Robbery60.93-25.00%
Drugs30.70-25.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4816.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences325.580.00%
Theft from the person183.720.00%
Public order102.090.00%
Robbery81.160.00%
Vehicle crime60.930.00%
Burglary50.700.00%
Bicycle theft40.580.00%
Drugs40.47300.00%
Shoplifting40.470.00%
Other theft30.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Other crime20.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.120.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.23-94.12%
Theft from the person10.12-97.06%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4021.050.00%
Theft from the person344.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.950.00%
Other theft173.611600.00%
Bicycle theft161.980.00%
Vehicle crime131.860.00%
Burglary101.510.00%
Robbery71.160.00%
Public order50.810.00%
Drugs40.580.00%
Shoplifting40.470.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.12-95.83%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary4123.61127.78%
Violence and sexual offences384.77-2.56%
Anti-social behaviour294.4216.00%
Other theft243.3741.18%
Theft from the person182.7928.57%
Criminal damage and arson112.0922.22%
Vehicle crime101.2842.86%
Bicycle theft81.1614.29%
Public order80.9360.00%
Shoplifting60.930.00%
Drugs50.7066.67%
Robbery30.58-25.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.1434.48%
Anti-social behaviour254.54-40.48%
Burglary182.9163.64%
Other theft172.09-15.00%
Theft from the person141.98-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson91.6380.00%
Vehicle crime71.05-41.67%
Bicycle theft70.8116.67%
Shoplifting60.81100.00%
Public order50.70-64.29%
Robbery40.58-76.47%
Drugs30.47200.00%
Other crime20.350.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4221.055.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.88-14.71%
Other theft203.3725.00%
Theft from the person192.3335.71%
Robbery172.2170.00%
Public order141.98180.00%
Vehicle crime121.639.09%
Burglary111.4057.14%
Bicycle theft61.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.70-64.29%
Shoplifting30.58200.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Drugs10.23-90.91%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4020.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.650.00%
Other theft163.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.860.00%
Theft from the person141.630.00%
Bicycle theft121.630.00%
Drugs111.400.00%
Vehicle crime111.280.00%
Robbery101.280.00%
Burglary71.160.00%
Public order50.810.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202448
April 202440
January 202429
December 202325
November 202342
October 202340

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202432
April 202431
January 202438
December 202339
November 202329
October 202334

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
January 202411
December 20239
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202413
January 202410
December 20237
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202410
January 202441
December 202318
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
May 20241
April 202417
March 20241
January 202424
December 202317
November 202320
October 202316

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20244
April 202416
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 137 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
May 20241
April 202434
January 202418
December 202314
November 202319
October 202314

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 9AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Mare Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Broadway Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Minerva Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Regent'S Row
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Corbridge Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Pownall Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Earlston Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ada Street
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Ash Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Andrews Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 16. Mowlem Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. The Oval
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Garner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Albert Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Welshpool Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Pritchard'S Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Kay Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Ion Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Silk Weaver Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Booth Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Triangle Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Westgate Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2