E2 9QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 9QF

E2 9QF, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.21 per 1,000 population. This E2 9QF 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 9QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 9QF, encompassing approximately 12488 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)

E2 9QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Morpeth Street with total crimes: 7
  • Bishop'S Way with total crimes: 6

E2 9QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4411.2137.50%
Anti-social behaviour363.52-29.41%
Vehicle crime132.88225.00%
Public order121.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.96100.00%
Burglary70.640.00%
Other theft60.560.00%
Theft from the person40.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.320.00%
Drugs20.24-33.33%
Robbery20.16-33.33%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour519.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.083100.00%
Public order122.560.00%
Theft from the person80.960.00%
Vehicle crime40.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.320.00%
Robbery30.320.00%
Drugs30.240.00%
Bicycle theft30.240.00%
Other crime20.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.08-97.14%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4110.49105.00%
Violence and sexual offences353.28-7.89%
Other theft122.8020.00%
Vehicle crime110.96-8.33%
Burglary70.88-30.00%
Public order60.56-14.29%
Shoplifting50.48-16.67%
Drugs40.40-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.32300.00%
Robbery20.32100.00%
Theft from the person20.16-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.938.57%
Anti-social behaviour203.045.26%
Vehicle crime121.609.09%
Other theft100.9625.00%
Burglary100.8042.86%
Criminal damage and arson80.800.00%
Public order70.64-22.22%
Shoplifting60.5650.00%
Drugs50.4866.67%
Other crime30.400.00%
Theft from the person30.24200.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences358.97-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour192.80-40.62%
Vehicle crime111.5283.33%
Public order90.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.72100.00%
Other theft80.64-27.27%
Burglary70.64-22.22%
Shoplifting40.5633.33%
Bicycle theft40.3233.33%
Drugs30.32-40.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.08-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4210.65-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour323.36-13.51%
Other theft112.5610.00%
Burglary90.8828.57%
Public order90.72-30.77%
Theft from the person60.72100.00%
Vehicle crime60.480.00%
Drugs50.48-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.40-63.64%
Shoplifting30.32-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.24-50.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In October 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 offences4612.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour373.680.00%
Public order132.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.040.00%
Other theft100.880.00%
Burglary70.800.00%
Vehicle crime60.560.00%
Bicycle theft60.480.00%
Drugs60.480.00%
Shoplifting50.480.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202451
April 202441
January 202420
December 202319
November 202332
October 202337

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 202411
January 202412
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202432
June 20241
April 202435
January 202438
December 202335
November 202342
October 202346

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 202412
January 202410
December 20238
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Morpeth Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 3. Bishop'S Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Digby Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Smart Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St James'S Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 8. Mace Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Lark Row
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Mowlem Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 14. Type Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Usk Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Waterloo Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Patriot Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Edinburgh Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stainsbury Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bacton Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Warley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Approach Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Silk Weaver Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sceptre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Nant Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. West Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. B118
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Peel Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Gawber Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1