E2 9BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 9BX

E2 9BX, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.63 per 1,000 population. This E2 9BX 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 9BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 9BX, encompassing approximately 9364 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-15.69% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

E2 9BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mare Street with total crimes: 9
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 7
  • Minerva Street with total crimes: 7

E2 9BX 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 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4314.63-15.69%
Violence and sexual offences284.5933.33%
Burglary102.99100.00%
Vehicle crime81.07166.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.85300.00%
Shoplifting80.85166.67%
Public order70.85-30.00%
Other theft70.75133.33%
Bicycle theft70.7575.00%
Robbery50.7566.67%
Theft from the person50.53-44.44%
Drugs10.53-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5112.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.450.00%
Public order102.240.00%
Theft from the person91.07800.00%
Burglary50.960.00%
Bicycle theft40.530.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Drugs30.320.00%
Vehicle crime30.320.00%
Shoplifting30.320.00%
Other theft30.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

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 theft10.21-90.91%
Theft from the person10.11-88.89%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3813.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.060.00%
Other theft113.631000.00%
Theft from the person91.170.00%
Public order80.960.00%
Burglary80.850.00%
Bicycle theft70.850.00%
Vehicle crime60.750.00%
Shoplifting50.640.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.11-92.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.7717.14%
Burglary364.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.8416.00%
Other theft143.1055.56%
Theft from the person91.50200.00%
Vehicle crime70.96-46.15%
Public order50.7566.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.53-60.00%
Bicycle theft40.430.00%
Drugs30.4350.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Shoplifting20.21-60.00%
Robbery10.21-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.4620.69%
Anti-social behaviour253.74-26.47%
Vehicle crime132.67160.00%
Burglary121.3920.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.28233.33%
Other theft91.07-25.00%
Shoplifting50.960.00%
Robbery40.53-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.430.00%
Public order30.43-40.00%
Theft from the person30.32-25.00%
Drugs20.32-33.33%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3413.14-2.86%
Violence and sexual offences293.63-19.44%
Other theft123.10100.00%
Burglary101.2866.67%
Robbery91.07125.00%
Shoplifting50.96150.00%
Public order50.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.530.00%
Theft from the person40.530.00%
Bicycle theft40.430.00%
Drugs30.43-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.32-72.73%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour353.840.00%
Drugs123.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.280.00%
Public order101.170.00%
Other theft61.070.00%
Burglary60.640.00%
Vehicle crime50.640.00%
Bicycle theft40.530.00%
Robbery40.430.00%
Theft from the person40.430.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 255 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202451
April 202438
January 202429
December 202325
November 202334
October 202335

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20248
January 202436
December 202312
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 202313
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202421
April 202434
January 202441
December 202335
November 202329
October 202336

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
January 20244
December 202310
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202414
December 20239
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
May 20241
April 20249
January 20249
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mare Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Minerva Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Bishop'S Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    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. St James'S Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Earlston Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ash Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Andrews Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Lark Row
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mowlem Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. The Oval
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 16. Waterloo Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Albert Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Patriot Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Edinburgh Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Approach Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Silk Weaver Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Booth Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Treadway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Hare Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Nant Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. St Jude'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. West Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1