CANADA SQUARE, E14 5LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E14 5LQ

CANADA SQUARE, E14 5LQ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 162 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.72 per 1,000 population. This E14 5LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E14 postcode area, which has experienced 1165 crimes and a crime rate of 10.83 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E14 5LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E14 5LQ, encompassing approximately 4184 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)

E14 5LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canary Wharf with total crimes: 34
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17

CANADA SQUARE, E14 5LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4238.727.69%
Shoplifting3610.04200.00%
Other theft228.60144.44%
Violence and sexual offences195.26-5.00%
Theft from the person124.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.87600.00%
Public order71.6716.67%
Drugs61.67500.00%
Burglary41.43100.00%
Vehicle crime40.96300.00%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3925.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences209.32300.00%
Shoplifting124.781100.00%
Theft from the person92.87200.00%
Other theft92.15800.00%
Public order62.1520.00%
Bicycle theft21.43100.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.54-28.57%
Public order51.1925.00%
Theft from the person31.19-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-87.50%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft86.93-46.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.91-72.00%
Theft from the person71.67-36.36%
Public order41.67-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Shoplifting10.48-97.50%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4037.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour319.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences257.411150.00%
Other theft155.9787.50%
Public order133.58116.67%
Theft from the person113.11120.00%
Burglary92.63800.00%
Robbery52.15400.00%
Bicycle theft31.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft85.97-55.56%
Public order61.91-68.42%
Theft from the person51.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.48-92.31%
Robbery10.48-90.91%
Burglary10.24-80.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5448.7686.21%
Anti-social behaviour4212.912.44%
Violence and sexual offences2610.04-50.00%
Public order196.215.56%
Other theft184.54-5.26%
Theft from the person154.30-21.05%
Robbery113.58-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson82.63-11.11%
Burglary51.91150.00%
Vehicle crime41.1933.33%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5250.1926.83%
Anti-social behaviour4112.43-12.77%
Shoplifting299.80-6.45%
Other theft196.93-38.71%
Theft from the person194.5490.00%
Public order184.545.88%
Robbery134.30116.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.1150.00%
Drugs42.150.00%
Vehicle crime30.96-50.00%
Burglary20.72-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4747.80-4.08%
Violence and sexual offences4111.2313.89%
Other theft319.80-27.91%
Shoplifting317.410.00%
Public order177.410.00%
Theft from the person104.0625.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.39-33.33%
Robbery61.4350.00%
Vehicle crime61.43-50.00%
Burglary41.4333.33%
Bicycle theft10.96-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4952.820.00%
Other theft4311.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences3610.280.00%
Shoplifting318.600.00%
Public order177.410.00%
Vehicle crime124.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.870.00%
Theft from the person82.150.00%
Bicycle theft41.910.00%
Robbery40.960.00%
Possession of weapons30.960.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Drugs20.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20249
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 174 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
July 20241
May 20248
April 202415
March 20248
January 202418
December 202319
November 202331
October 202343

A total of 291 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202439
April 202431
January 202442
December 202341
November 202347
October 202349

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
May 20244
April 202413
March 20246
January 202419
December 202318
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 202411
December 202313
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 235 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202412
July 20241
May 20241
April 202440
January 202454
December 202329
November 202331
October 202331

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 202412
August 20249
July 20243
May 20247
April 202411
March 20245
January 202415
December 202319
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 20245
May 20247
April 202425
March 20242
January 202426
December 202352
November 202341
October 202336

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E14 5LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Canary Wharf
    Total34
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting6
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Heron Quays
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Park Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. North Colonnade
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Canada Square
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Admirals Way
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Pan Peninsula Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Park Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. South Colonnade
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Marsh Wall
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. West India Quay
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 16. Churchill Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Charter Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Poplar
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Cartier Circle
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. George Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. South Quay
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Upper Bank Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Montgomery Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1