MIDDLETON STREET, E2 9RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 9RR

MIDDLETON STREET, E2 9RR, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 210 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.73 per 1,000 population. This E2 9RR 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 9RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 9RR, encompassing approximately 14258 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (32.61% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-41.03% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)

E2 9RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Ainsley Street with total crimes: 9
  • Rushmead with total crimes: 9

MIDDLETON STREET, E2 9RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6114.7332.61%
Anti-social behaviour464.28-41.03%
Other theft143.23180.00%
Bicycle theft130.9844.44%
Public order120.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime110.84175.00%
Burglary100.7742.86%
Theft from the person100.7042.86%
Drugs90.700.00%
Robbery80.6333.33%
Shoplifting80.56166.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.56-12.50%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7814.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences465.470.00%
Public order203.230.00%
Drugs91.400.00%
Bicycle theft90.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.63700.00%
Burglary70.560.00%
Theft from the person70.49600.00%
Robbery60.490.00%
Other theft50.42400.00%
Vehicle crime40.350.00%
Shoplifting30.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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 arson10.210.00%
Other theft10.07-50.00%
Theft from the person10.07-50.00%

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 theft20.49-85.71%
Theft from the person20.14-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences20.14-95.92%
Public order10.14-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.624800.00%
Anti-social behaviour463.440.00%
Other theft143.23366.67%
Theft from the person140.981300.00%
Bicycle theft120.980.00%
Burglary120.840.00%
Public order80.84700.00%
Drugs70.5640.00%
Shoplifting70.490.00%
Vehicle crime50.490.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

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
Drugs50.84-44.44%
Other theft30.35-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Public order10.07-93.75%
Theft from the person10.07-93.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.07-98.28%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5816.2013.73%
Burglary344.07240.00%
Anti-social behaviour342.386.25%
Public order162.3877.78%
Theft from the person151.12-21.05%
Other theft151.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime131.05-31.58%
Shoplifting120.919.09%
Criminal damage and arson100.84-44.44%
Drugs90.70350.00%
Robbery70.63-30.00%
Bicycle theft50.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5115.50-23.88%
Anti-social behaviour323.58-49.21%
Other theft302.2415.38%
Vehicle crime192.10137.50%
Theft from the person191.3318.75%
Criminal damage and arson181.3350.00%
Shoplifting111.2683.33%
Burglary100.77-16.67%
Robbery100.700.00%
Public order90.70-59.09%
Bicycle theft50.63-44.44%
Other crime30.350.00%
Drugs20.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.14100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6718.1628.85%
Anti-social behaviour634.708.62%
Other theft264.4285.71%
Public order221.8222.22%
Theft from the person161.5414.29%
Burglary121.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.84-29.41%
Robbery100.8411.11%
Bicycle theft90.700.00%
Vehicle crime80.63-38.46%
Shoplifting60.56-14.29%
Drugs40.42-60.00%
Other crime30.28200.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5816.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences524.070.00%
Public order183.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.260.00%
Theft from the person141.190.00%
Other theft140.980.00%
Vehicle crime130.980.00%
Drugs100.910.00%
Bicycle theft90.700.00%
Robbery90.630.00%
Shoplifting70.630.00%
Burglary60.490.00%
Possession of weapons30.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 357 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202478
April 202446
January 202434
December 202332
November 202363
October 202358

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202416
December 20239
November 202322
October 202318

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20243
January 20247
December 202310
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 387 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202446
May 20242
April 202449
March 20241
January 202458
December 202351
November 202367
October 202352

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
April 20242
January 202410
December 202318
November 202312
October 202317

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202412
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 202412
January 202434
December 202310
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 202414
March 20243
January 202415
December 202330
November 202326
October 202314

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20247
January 202412
December 202311
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242
April 202414
March 20241
January 202415
December 202319
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20247
March 20245
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20245
January 202413
December 202319
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Ainsley Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Rushmead
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Cambridge Heath Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Minerva Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Corfield Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Birkbeck Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Oval
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Witan Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Cornwall Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 21. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Finnis Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Paradise Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Hollybush Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 29. Patriot Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Edinburgh Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1