E2 9EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 9EW

E2 9EW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 164 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.02 per 1,000 population. This E2 9EW 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 9EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 9EW, encompassing approximately 13641 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-16.95% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (2.70% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)

E2 9EW 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: 8
  • Minerva Street with total crimes: 7

E2 9EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4912.02-16.95%
Violence and sexual offences383.592.70%
Bicycle theft122.79140.00%
Public order110.880.00%
Vehicle crime90.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.66125.00%
Burglary80.6660.00%
Shoplifting80.59100.00%
Other theft70.5975.00%
Theft from the person60.51-40.00%
Robbery40.44-20.00%
Drugs30.29-40.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5911.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences374.320.00%
Public order112.710.00%
Theft from the person100.810.00%
Robbery50.730.00%
Drugs50.37400.00%
Bicycle theft50.370.00%
Burglary50.370.00%
Shoplifting40.370.00%
Other theft40.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.290.00%
Vehicle crime30.290.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.070.00%

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 theft10.15-92.86%
Theft from the person10.07-93.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5011.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.670.00%
Theft from the person152.640.00%
Other theft141.101300.00%
Bicycle theft91.030.00%
Vehicle crime70.660.00%
Burglary70.510.00%
Drugs50.510.00%
Shoplifting50.370.00%
Public order50.370.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.07-94.12%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.0014.29%
Burglary403.52185.71%
Anti-social behaviour312.9334.78%
Other theft172.276.25%
Theft from the person131.2518.18%
Vehicle crime90.95-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson80.66-50.00%
Public order80.5960.00%
Robbery50.59-54.55%
Drugs40.37100.00%
Bicycle theft40.290.00%
Shoplifting20.29-80.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.5310.53%
Anti-social behaviour233.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.69300.00%
Other theft161.17-20.00%
Vehicle crime141.1775.00%
Burglary141.0316.67%
Robbery111.0322.22%
Theft from the person110.8137.50%
Shoplifting100.8166.67%
Public order50.73-54.55%
Bicycle theft40.370.00%
Other crime30.29200.00%
Drugs20.220.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4612.394.55%
Violence and sexual offences383.3718.75%
Other theft202.79185.71%
Burglary121.4771.43%
Public order110.8822.22%
Robbery90.8150.00%
Theft from the person80.66-11.11%
Vehicle crime80.59-20.00%
Shoplifting60.5950.00%
Bicycle theft40.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.29-73.33%
Drugs20.29-81.82%
Other crime10.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4411.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences323.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.350.00%
Drugs111.100.00%
Vehicle crime100.810.00%
Public order90.730.00%
Theft from the person90.660.00%
Burglary70.660.00%
Other theft70.510.00%
Robbery60.510.00%
Bicycle theft50.440.00%
Shoplifting40.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20247
January 202440
December 202314
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20247
January 20249
December 202314
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202437
April 202436
January 202448
December 202342
November 202338
October 202332

A total of 302 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202459
April 202450
January 202431
December 202323
November 202346
October 202344

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
January 20248
December 202316
November 20234
October 202315

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20242
January 20245
December 202311
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 202310
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
May 20241
April 202414
March 20241
January 202417
December 202316
November 202320
October 20237

A total of 73 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
May 20241
April 202415
January 202413
December 202311
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mare Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ash Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Andrews Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Garner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Pott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 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. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Paradise Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Hollybush Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 24. Patriot Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Edinburgh Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Treadway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Hare Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1