E1 3DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1 3DF

E1 3DF, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 135 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population. This E1 3DF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E1 postcode area, which has experienced 1224 crimes and a crime rate of 15.20 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E1 3DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1 3DF, encompassing approximately 13142 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E1 3DF area, explore the E1 3DF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-29.27% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)

E1 3DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stepney Way with total crimes: 14
  • Stepney High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 5

E1 3DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3510.27-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences292.66-29.27%
Vehicle crime182.21260.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.3780.00%
Other theft80.680.00%
Burglary80.61100.00%
Drugs80.6114.29%
Robbery70.61600.00%
Public order60.53-45.45%
Theft from the person30.46-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Other crime20.15100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour459.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.420.00%
Public order113.120.00%
Theft from the person70.840.00%
Drugs70.530.00%
Vehicle crime50.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.380.00%
Burglary40.38300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.15-95.83%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4811.034700.00%
Anti-social behaviour443.650.00%
Burglary93.350.00%
Other theft90.680.00%
Drugs90.680.00%
Vehicle crime70.680.00%
Theft from the person60.530.00%
Public order50.460.00%
Shoplifting50.380.00%
Robbery30.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.08-97.83%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4611.7253.33%
Anti-social behaviour263.50-3.70%
Vehicle crime181.9820.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.379.09%
Other theft110.9137.50%
Public order100.84-9.09%
Drugs90.7680.00%
Burglary70.6840.00%
Robbery60.53200.00%
Theft from the person40.46-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.51-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour272.28-6.90%
Vehicle crime152.0525.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.1437.50%
Public order110.84-15.38%
Other theft80.84-42.86%
Theft from the person50.61-44.44%
Drugs50.3825.00%
Burglary50.38-28.57%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Other crime20.15-50.00%
Robbery20.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%
Shoplifting10.08-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5012.0211.11%
Anti-social behaviour293.80-23.68%
Other theft142.21-12.50%
Public order131.0785.71%
Vehicle crime120.99-29.41%
Theft from the person90.91800.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.6814.29%
Burglary70.61-22.22%
Other crime40.53300.00%
Robbery40.30-20.00%
Drugs40.30-71.43%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.15100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4512.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour383.420.00%
Vehicle crime172.890.00%
Other theft161.290.00%
Drugs141.220.00%
Burglary91.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.680.00%
Public order70.530.00%
Robbery50.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20249
January 202411
December 20238
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202445
April 202444
January 202426
December 202327
November 202329
October 202338

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
April 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202441
June 20242
April 202448
March 20241
January 202446
December 202330
November 202350
October 202345

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20249
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
April 20247
January 202418
December 202315
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
April 20245
January 202410
December 202311
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
January 202412
December 202311
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1 3DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stepney Way
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Stepney High Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Commercial Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Stepney Green
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Morecambe Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Eastbury Terrace
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Boulcott Street
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clearbrook Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. Aylward Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Wickham Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Beaumont Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Ratcliffe Cross Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Wakeling Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Jamaica Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Seagrave Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Musbury Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Smithy Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. White Horse Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Old Church Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chudleigh Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Durham Row
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 22. Diggon Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Copley Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wellesley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. East Arbour Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lipton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Albert Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Exmouth Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Tinsley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Rectory Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1