APPROACH ROAD, E2 9NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 9NA

APPROACH ROAD, E2 9NA, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 163 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.11 per 1,000 population. This E2 9NA 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 9NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 9NA, encompassing approximately 13461 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (25.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-34.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)

E2 9NA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Cambridge Heath Road with total crimes: 9
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 7

APPROACH ROAD, E2 9NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5412.1125.58%
Anti-social behaviour404.01-34.43%
Public order132.97-35.00%
Vehicle crime120.97200.00%
Burglary90.89800.00%
Other theft80.67700.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.5916.67%
Theft from the person70.52-12.50%
Bicycle theft50.5225.00%
Shoplifting30.37200.00%
Robbery20.22-60.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%
Other crime10.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6111.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences434.530.00%
Public order203.190.00%
Theft from the person81.49700.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.59500.00%
Robbery50.450.00%
Bicycle theft40.370.00%
Vehicle crime40.300.00%
Drugs30.300.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Other theft10.070.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other theft10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.07-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.52-83.33%
Theft from the person20.15-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.15-95.45%
Public order10.15-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4711.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences443.494300.00%
Other theft123.27300.00%
Vehicle crime90.890.00%
Public order80.67700.00%
Shoplifting70.590.00%
Burglary60.520.00%
Theft from the person60.45500.00%
Drugs50.450.00%
Bicycle theft50.370.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs50.89-28.57%
Other theft30.37-76.92%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.07-90.91%
Theft from the person10.07-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.07-97.96%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.414.26%
Burglary233.64187.50%
Anti-social behaviour211.71-4.55%
Other theft131.56-18.75%
Vehicle crime130.978.33%
Public order110.97-8.33%
Theft from the person100.82-33.33%
Shoplifting80.7414.29%
Drugs70.5975.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.52-45.45%
Other crime20.450.00%
Robbery20.15-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4712.18-11.32%
Anti-social behaviour223.49-38.89%
Other theft161.636.67%
Theft from the person151.1925.00%
Vehicle crime121.11100.00%
Public order120.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.8922.22%
Burglary80.82-27.27%
Shoplifting70.5975.00%
Robbery50.52-16.67%
Drugs40.37-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.3033.33%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5313.07-3.64%
Anti-social behaviour363.94-10.00%
Other theft152.6736.36%
Theft from the person121.1171.43%
Public order120.89-29.41%
Burglary110.8957.14%
Criminal damage and arson90.82-35.71%
Robbery60.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.45-14.29%
Drugs50.45-44.44%
Shoplifting40.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.30-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.22100.00%
Other crime20.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5514.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour404.090.00%
Public order172.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.260.00%
Other theft111.040.00%
Drugs90.820.00%
Robbery90.670.00%
Burglary70.670.00%
Vehicle crime70.520.00%
Bicycle theft70.520.00%
Theft from the person70.520.00%
Shoplifting60.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202461
April 202447
January 202421
December 202322
November 202336
October 202340

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20246
January 202423
December 20238
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20249
January 202413
December 202312
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202443
June 20241
May 20242
April 202444
March 20241
January 202449
December 202347
November 202353
October 202355

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
March 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 202311
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202411
December 202312
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 202412
March 20243
January 202413
December 202316
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 202410
December 202315
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Cambridge Heath Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Morpeth Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 5. Bishop'S Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Digby Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 8. St James'S Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 9. Mace Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Lark Row
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Mowlem Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 16. Type Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Usk Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Waterloo Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Paradise Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Hollybush Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 22. Patriot Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Edinburgh Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Stainsbury Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bacton Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Approach Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Silk Weaver Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hare Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Braintree Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Sceptre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2