MURRAY SQUARE, E16 3AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E16 3AH

MURRAY SQUARE, E16 3AH, Newham has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.03 per 1,000 population. This E16 3AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E16 postcode area, which has experienced 512 crimes and a crime rate of 8.41 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E16 3AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E16 3AH, encompassing approximately 8308 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E16 3AH area, explore the E16 3AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (2600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

E16 3AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Royal Victoria with total crimes: 13
  • Western Gateway with total crimes: 9
  • Hospital with total crimes: 4

MURRAY SQUARE, E16 3AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.032600.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.250.00%
Public order72.770.00%
Theft from the person60.840.00%
Drugs40.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.84-57.14%
Other theft10.36-93.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-95.65%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Robbery10.12-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2413.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences232.892200.00%
Vehicle crime182.770.00%
Other theft152.170.00%
Theft from the person71.81600.00%
Drugs60.840.00%
Shoplifting50.720.00%
Robbery40.600.00%
Bicycle theft30.48200.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Burglary20.240.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.24-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-97.56%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.6495.24%
Other theft224.9315.79%
Anti-social behaviour112.65-26.67%
Vehicle crime101.32-41.18%
Theft from the person61.20-14.29%
Burglary60.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-57.14%
Shoplifting20.36-60.00%
Public order20.24-60.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.0010.53%
Other theft192.5335.71%
Vehicle crime172.29112.50%
Anti-social behaviour152.0566.67%
Burglary81.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9616.67%
Theft from the person70.84-36.36%
Public order50.84-28.57%
Shoplifting50.6066.67%
Drugs20.60-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.23-29.63%
Other theft142.29-22.22%
Theft from the person111.6910.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime81.08-55.56%
Public order70.9675.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.84-25.00%
Drugs40.72-33.33%
Shoplifting30.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.36-33.33%
Burglary20.24-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.443.85%
Anti-social behaviour183.25-14.29%
Other theft182.1738.46%
Vehicle crime182.1720.00%
Theft from the person102.17150.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2060.00%
Drugs60.9650.00%
Burglary50.72150.00%
Public order40.600.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Bicycle theft30.36200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.130.00%
Vehicle crime152.530.00%
Other theft131.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.560.00%
Public order40.600.00%
Drugs40.480.00%
Theft from the person40.480.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
April 202424
January 202411
December 202315
November 20239
October 202318
September 202321

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 20241
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202441
December 202321
November 202319
October 202327
September 202326

A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202418
January 202410
December 202317
November 20238
October 202318
September 202315

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 202415
January 202422
December 202319
November 202314
October 202318
September 202313

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E16 3AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Royal Victoria
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Western Gateway
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 4. Chevron Close
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Custom House
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Seagull Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Betts Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Lambert Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Butchers Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Kerry Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Custom House (Station)
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Throckmorton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Ashburton Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Bridgeland Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 15. Chauntler Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Tallis Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ethel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Vandome Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Manchester Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Adamson Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Boreham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Hooper Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Goldwing Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Golden Plover Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Normandy Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Victoria Dock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Clements Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Gill Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Martindale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Royal Victoria (Dlr)
    Total1
    Public order1