E2 9JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 9JA

E2 9JA, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.27 per 1,000 population. This E2 9JA 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 9JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 9JA, encompassing approximately 5785 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

E2 9JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 16
  • Mare Street with total crimes: 9
  • Redruth Road with total crimes: 8

E2 9JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4426.27-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences267.6030.00%
Theft from the person124.49-14.29%
Other theft112.07175.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.90450.00%
Burglary101.9066.67%
Public order101.7325.00%
Vehicle crime81.73166.67%
Robbery71.3875.00%
Bicycle theft61.21200.00%
Shoplifting51.0466.67%
Drugs20.86-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5521.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences209.510.00%
Theft from the person143.461300.00%
Public order82.420.00%
Burglary61.380.00%
Other theft41.04300.00%
Robbery40.690.00%
Drugs30.690.00%
Vehicle crime30.520.00%
Shoplifting30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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 theft10.35-90.91%
Theft from the person10.17-95.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4425.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences277.600.00%
Theft from the person204.670.00%
Other theft113.461000.00%
Burglary101.900.00%
Vehicle crime81.730.00%
Public order81.380.00%
Bicycle theft61.380.00%
Robbery51.040.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.17-94.74%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4330.25-6.52%
Burglary387.43192.31%
Anti-social behaviour276.57-27.03%
Other theft194.6772.73%
Theft from the person133.28160.00%
Vehicle crime82.25-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.38-45.45%
Bicycle theft51.0466.67%
Public order50.86400.00%
Drugs30.86-25.00%
Other crime30.52200.00%
Shoplifting30.52-25.00%
Robbery20.52-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4625.7548.39%
Anti-social behaviour377.955.71%
Burglary136.398.33%
Other theft112.25-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson111.90266.67%
Vehicle crime91.9028.57%
Theft from the person51.56-28.57%
Robbery40.86-69.23%
Shoplifting40.6933.33%
Drugs40.6933.33%
Bicycle theft30.6950.00%
Public order10.52-85.71%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3524.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences316.05-18.42%
Other theft185.3650.00%
Robbery133.1185.71%
Burglary122.2571.43%
Public order72.07-36.36%
Theft from the person71.21-41.67%
Vehicle crime71.21-12.50%
Drugs31.21-72.73%
Shoplifting30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.52-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3826.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour356.570.00%
Other theft126.050.00%
Theft from the person122.070.00%
Public order112.070.00%
Drugs111.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.900.00%
Vehicle crime81.560.00%
Burglary71.380.00%
Robbery71.210.00%
Bicycle theft51.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202420
April 202427
January 202443
December 202346
November 202331
October 202338

A total of 84 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
May 20241
April 202420
January 202413
December 20235
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202455
April 202444
January 202427
December 202337
November 202335
October 202335

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202410
January 202438
December 202313
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20248
January 20245
December 20231
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202419
December 202311
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
January 20246
December 202311
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
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 9JA 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. Mare Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Redruth Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bishop'S Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tryon Crescent
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Corbridge Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 7. St James'S Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Earlston Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ash Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Andrews Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. Lark Row
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 14. Mowlem Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. The Oval
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Waterloo Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Albert Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Templecombe Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Patriot Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Edinburgh Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cherry Tree Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 23. Approach Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Silk Weaver Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Booth Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. King Edward'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Westgate Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 29. Beck Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Hare Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1