E2 9EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 9EX

E2 9EX, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 154 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.75 per 1,000 population. This E2 9EX 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 9EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 9EX, encompassing approximately 10444 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-18.64% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (43.48% increase)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

E2 9EX 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 9EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4814.75-18.64%
Violence and sexual offences334.6043.48%
Burglary103.16150.00%
Vehicle crime100.96400.00%
Public order90.96-10.00%
Bicycle theft90.86125.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.86300.00%
Shoplifting80.77100.00%
Other theft70.77250.00%
Theft from the person60.67-25.00%
Robbery40.570.00%
Drugs20.38-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5912.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences235.650.00%
Public order102.200.00%
Theft from the person80.96700.00%
Robbery40.770.00%
Bicycle theft40.380.00%
Burglary40.380.00%
Shoplifting40.380.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.190.00%
Other theft20.19100.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

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 theft10.19-91.67%
Theft from the person10.10-91.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4213.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences364.020.00%
Other theft123.451100.00%
Theft from the person121.150.00%
Burglary81.150.00%
Bicycle theft70.770.00%
Vehicle crime60.670.00%
Public order60.570.00%
Shoplifting50.570.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Robbery20.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.10-93.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4315.8013.16%
Burglary394.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour283.7316.67%
Other theft152.6825.00%
Theft from the person101.44150.00%
Vehicle crime90.96-30.77%
Public order50.8625.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.48-60.00%
Bicycle theft40.38-20.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Shoplifting20.19-60.00%
Robbery10.19-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.1218.75%
Anti-social behaviour243.64-38.46%
Burglary132.308.33%
Vehicle crime131.2444.44%
Other theft121.24-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson101.15400.00%
Robbery50.96-44.44%
Shoplifting50.480.00%
Bicycle theft50.480.00%
Public order40.48-20.00%
Theft from the person40.38-50.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3913.69-4.88%
Violence and sexual offences323.73-5.88%
Other theft133.06116.67%
Burglary121.24100.00%
Robbery91.15125.00%
Vehicle crime90.8628.57%
Theft from the person80.8660.00%
Shoplifting50.77150.00%
Public order50.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.480.00%
Drugs30.48-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-81.82%
Other crime10.190.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4113.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences343.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.260.00%
Public order101.050.00%
Drugs100.960.00%
Vehicle crime70.960.00%
Burglary60.670.00%
Other theft60.570.00%
Bicycle theft50.570.00%
Theft from the person50.480.00%
Robbery40.480.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20248
January 202439
December 202313
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20246
January 20249
December 202313
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202423
April 202436
January 202443
December 202338
November 202332
October 202334

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 281 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202459
April 202442
January 202428
December 202324
November 202339
October 202341

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.17 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 20232
October 202311

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
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 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
May 20241
April 202412
March 20241
January 202415
December 202312
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
May 20241
April 202412
January 202410
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 9EX 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. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 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. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Paradise Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Patriot Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Edinburgh Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Approach Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Silk Weaver Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Booth Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Treadway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Hare Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Coate Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1