E2 9FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 9FQ

E2 9FQ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 207 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.10 per 1,000 population. This E2 9FQ 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 9FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 9FQ, encompassing approximately 9811 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (-13.24% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-13.89% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)

E2 9FQ 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 9FQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5921.10-13.24%
Violence and sexual offences316.01-13.89%
Theft from the person203.1625.00%
Bicycle theft172.04466.67%
Public order141.7327.27%
Vehicle crime131.43160.00%
Burglary121.32100.00%
Other theft121.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.22150.00%
Shoplifting101.02150.00%
Robbery71.0240.00%
Drugs20.71-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6817.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences366.930.00%
Theft from the person163.670.00%
Public order111.630.00%
Burglary61.120.00%
Robbery50.610.00%
Vehicle crime50.510.00%
Drugs40.51300.00%
Shoplifting40.410.00%
Other theft40.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.410.00%
Bicycle theft30.410.00%
Other crime20.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.100.00%

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 theft10.20-94.44%
Theft from the person10.10-96.97%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5119.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences375.200.00%
Theft from the person333.770.00%
Other theft183.361700.00%
Bicycle theft141.830.00%
Vehicle crime121.430.00%
Burglary121.220.00%
Public order61.220.00%
Drugs40.610.00%
Robbery40.410.00%
Shoplifting40.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.10-95.83%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary4121.30141.18%
Violence and sexual offences404.18-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour344.089.68%
Other theft243.4741.18%
Theft from the person182.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.830.00%
Vehicle crime101.120.00%
Public order81.02166.67%
Bicycle theft70.8275.00%
Shoplifting60.710.00%
Drugs40.6133.33%
Robbery40.41-20.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.6120.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.28-29.55%
Other theft173.16-26.09%
Burglary171.7330.77%
Theft from the person121.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.22175.00%
Vehicle crime101.12-16.67%
Shoplifting61.02100.00%
Robbery50.61-73.68%
Bicycle theft40.51-42.86%
Public order30.41-66.67%
Drugs30.3150.00%
Other crime20.310.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4419.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.48-12.50%
Other theft233.5727.78%
Robbery192.34137.50%
Theft from the person181.9438.46%
Burglary131.8362.50%
Vehicle crime121.3220.00%
Public order91.220.00%
Bicycle theft70.92-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-66.67%
Shoplifting30.41200.00%
Drugs20.31-77.78%
Other crime20.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4418.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences404.480.00%
Other theft184.080.00%
Theft from the person131.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.320.00%
Vehicle crime101.220.00%
Bicycle theft101.020.00%
Public order91.020.00%
Drugs90.920.00%
Burglary80.920.00%
Robbery80.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202412
January 202441
December 202317
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202412
January 202410
December 202310
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202436
April 202437
January 202440
December 202342
November 202335
October 202340

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 331 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202468
April 202451
January 202434
December 202331
November 202344
October 202344

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
January 202411
December 202311
November 20234
October 202312

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 202319
October 20238

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 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
May 20241
April 202418
March 20241
January 202424
December 202317
November 202323
October 202318

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
April 202414
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 131 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
May 20241
April 202433
January 202418
December 202312
November 202318
October 202313

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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 9FQ 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Minerva Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Bishop'S Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Corbridge Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Lark Row
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Waterloo Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Albert Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Welshpool Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Pritchard'S Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Kay Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    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. Patriot Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Edinburgh Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1