E2 9QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 9QG

E2 9QG, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.37 per 1,000 population. This E2 9QG 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 9QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 9QG, encompassing approximately 13341 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)

E2 9QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Cudworth Street with total crimes: 11
  • Ainsley Street with total crimes: 9

E2 9QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5815.3726.09%
Anti-social behaviour484.35-30.43%
Other theft143.6075.00%
Burglary131.0585.71%
Vehicle crime120.97100.00%
Bicycle theft120.9050.00%
Public order100.90-52.38%
Theft from the person100.7525.00%
Drugs80.75-27.27%
Robbery70.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.52-25.00%
Shoplifting60.45200.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6915.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences465.170.00%
Public order213.45950.00%
Drugs111.570.00%
Bicycle theft80.820.00%
Other theft80.60700.00%
Theft from the person80.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.60700.00%
Burglary70.600.00%
Robbery70.520.00%
Vehicle crime60.520.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Other theft10.070.00%

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 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30.60-76.92%
Theft from the person20.22-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences20.15-95.65%
Public order10.15-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4611.994500.00%
Anti-social behaviour403.450.00%
Other theft133.00333.33%
Theft from the person110.971000.00%
Burglary110.820.00%
Bicycle theft100.820.00%
Public order80.75700.00%
Drugs50.600.00%
Vehicle crime40.370.00%
Robbery40.300.00%
Shoplifting40.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

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
Drugs50.90-50.00%
Other theft30.37-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Public order10.07-94.12%
Theft from the person10.07-91.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.07-98.08%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5215.6730.00%
Anti-social behaviour323.90-5.88%
Burglary222.40175.00%
Other theft181.65-40.00%
Public order171.3588.89%
Vehicle crime151.270.00%
Theft from the person121.12-33.33%
Drugs100.90233.33%
Shoplifting100.7511.11%
Criminal damage and arson90.75-43.75%
Robbery60.67-40.00%
Bicycle theft40.45-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.14-29.82%
Anti-social behaviour343.00-38.18%
Other theft302.5536.36%
Theft from the person182.255.88%
Criminal damage and arson161.3545.45%
Vehicle crime151.20200.00%
Robbery101.120.00%
Shoplifting90.75125.00%
Public order90.67-60.87%
Burglary80.6714.29%
Bicycle theft50.60-37.50%
Other crime30.37-25.00%
Drugs30.22-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.22100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5717.0916.33%
Anti-social behaviour554.2710.00%
Public order234.1221.05%
Other theft221.7283.33%
Theft from the person171.6554.55%
Criminal damage and arson111.27-8.33%
Robbery100.8225.00%
Bicycle theft80.7533.33%
Burglary70.6075.00%
Vehicle crime50.52-61.54%
Other crime40.37100.00%
Shoplifting40.30-50.00%
Drugs40.30-63.64%
Possession of weapons10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5015.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences493.750.00%
Public order193.670.00%
Vehicle crime131.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.970.00%
Other theft120.900.00%
Drugs110.900.00%
Theft from the person110.820.00%
Robbery80.820.00%
Shoplifting80.600.00%
Bicycle theft60.600.00%
Burglary40.450.00%
Possession of weapons30.300.00%
Other crime20.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202469
April 202440
January 202432
December 202334
November 202355
October 202350

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202421
July 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202417
December 20239
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 92 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20242
May 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 202412
December 202318
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 20245
March 20245
January 202410
December 20233
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202446
June 20241
May 20242
April 202446
March 20241
January 202452
December 202340
November 202357
October 202349

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20241
May 20243
April 202413
March 20243
January 202418
December 202330
November 202322
October 202312

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
April 20242
January 20249
December 202316
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20244
January 202415
December 202315
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 202410
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202411
January 202422
December 20238
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20244
January 202410
December 20239
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Cudworth Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
  • 3. Ainsley Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Rushmead
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Cambridge Heath Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 9. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Corfield Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Malcolm Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Birkbeck Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Three Colts Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Witan Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Cornwall Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Pott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 22. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Finnis Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Kelsey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Coventry Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Paradise Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1