E98 1AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E98 1AX

E98 1AX, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 619.57 per 1,000 population. This E98 1AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E98 postcode area, which has experienced 4 crimes and a crime rate of 21.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E98 1AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E98 1AX, encompassing approximately 184 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-40.35% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (107.69% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

E98 1AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Forbes Street with total crimes: 8

E98 1AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34619.57-40.35%
Violence and sexual offences27184.78107.69%
Vehicle crime9146.74200.00%
Theft from the person748.9116.67%
Other theft738.04250.00%
Bicycle theft638.04500.00%
Shoplifting632.61200.00%
Burglary532.610.00%
Drugs427.17-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson421.74-20.00%
Public order321.74-25.00%
Robbery216.30100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57576.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences13309.781200.00%
Drugs770.650.00%
Theft from the person638.040.00%
Burglary532.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson527.170.00%
Public order427.170.00%
Vehicle crime321.740.00%
Shoplifting216.300.00%
Other theft210.870.00%
Bicycle theft110.870.00%
Robbery15.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15.43-95.24%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21592.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21114.130.00%
Other theft15114.131400.00%
Theft from the person1381.520.00%
Shoplifting1270.650.00%
Burglary765.220.00%
Vehicle crime638.040.00%
Robbery532.610.00%
Public order427.170.00%
Drugs321.740.00%
Bicycle theft216.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft15.43-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23603.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20125.00-13.04%
Theft from the person12108.70-7.69%
Other theft1165.22-21.43%
Burglary1059.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson754.3575.00%
Shoplifting738.04133.33%
Vehicle crime638.0450.00%
Drugs432.61100.00%
Bicycle theft321.7450.00%
Robbery316.30-66.67%
Public order216.30-80.00%
Other crime210.870.00%
Possession of weapons110.870.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23625.00-8.00%
Violence and sexual offences23125.004.55%
Other theft14125.00-39.13%
Theft from the person1376.09-18.75%
Public order1070.6566.67%
Robbery954.3512.50%
Burglary848.91-20.00%
Vehicle crime443.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson421.74-42.86%
Shoplifting321.74-40.00%
Drugs216.30-75.00%
Bicycle theft210.870.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25750.00-10.71%
Other theft23135.8727.78%
Violence and sexual offences22125.00-18.52%
Theft from the person16119.57220.00%
Burglary1086.9625.00%
Drugs854.35166.67%
Robbery843.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson743.48133.33%
Vehicle crime638.04-33.33%
Public order632.61-14.29%
Shoplifting532.61-28.57%
Other crime227.170.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28695.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences27152.170.00%
Other theft18146.740.00%
Vehicle crime997.830.00%
Burglary848.910.00%
Shoplifting743.480.00%
Public order738.040.00%
Theft from the person538.040.00%
Bicycle theft527.170.00%
Robbery427.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson321.740.00%
Drugs316.300.00%
Possession of weapons216.300.00%
Other crime210.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202457
April 202421
January 202420
December 202323
November 202325
October 202328

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202413
June 20241
April 202421
January 202423
December 202323
November 202322
October 202327

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202413
January 202412
December 202313
November 202316
October 20235

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202415
March 20241
January 202411
December 202314
November 202323
October 202318

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202412
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 202310
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E98 1AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 3. Forbes Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Orton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Mill Yard
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Burr Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Thomas More Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Virginia Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Tait Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Fletcher Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Mews Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 13. Flank Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Dock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ensign Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Crowder Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Sovereign Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wapping Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 19. East Smithfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. John Fisher Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Cartwright Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Pennington Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Breezer'S Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Welland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Watts Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Pier Head
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hawksmoor Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Stutfield Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Redmead Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Hermitage Wall
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1