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

Overview of Crime in E16 3AL

MURRAY SQUARE, E16 3AL, Newham has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.66 per 1,000 population. This E16 3AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E16 postcode area, which has experienced 814 crimes and a crime rate of 13.37 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E16 3AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E16 3AL, encompassing approximately 7977 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

E16 3AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Western Gateway with total crimes: 18
  • Royal Victoria with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

MURRAY SQUARE, E16 3AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.66-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour163.26-30.43%
Drugs92.01200.00%
Vehicle crime81.13700.00%
Other theft61.00500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.750.00%
Public order50.63-28.57%
Burglary40.63300.00%
Theft from the person20.50-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

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 offences279.152600.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.380.00%
Public order72.880.00%
Theft from the person60.880.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

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 offences10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

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 person30.88-57.14%
Other theft10.38-92.86%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-95.45%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2412.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.012100.00%
Vehicle crime172.760.00%
Other theft142.130.00%
Theft from the person71.76600.00%
Shoplifting50.880.00%
Robbery40.630.00%
Bicycle theft30.50200.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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 order20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.25-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-97.56%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.6695.24%
Other theft205.145.26%
Anti-social behaviour112.51-26.67%
Vehicle crime81.38-52.94%
Theft from the person61.00-14.29%
Burglary60.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-57.14%
Shoplifting20.38-60.00%
Public order20.25-60.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

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 offences2113.5416.67%
Other theft192.6335.71%
Vehicle crime172.38142.86%
Anti-social behaviour152.1366.67%
Burglary81.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0040.00%
Theft from the person70.88-36.36%
Public order50.88-28.57%
Shoplifting50.6366.67%
Drugs20.63-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.28-33.33%
Other theft142.26-22.22%
Theft from the person111.7610.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime71.13-61.11%
Public order70.8875.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.88-37.50%
Drugs40.63-33.33%
Shoplifting30.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.38-33.33%
Burglary20.25-60.00%

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 offences2715.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.380.00%
Other theft182.260.00%
Vehicle crime182.260.00%
Theft from the person102.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.250.00%
Drugs61.000.00%
Burglary50.750.00%
Public order40.630.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Bicycle theft30.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
May 20241
April 202414
January 202420
December 202319
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 202417
January 20248
December 202317
November 20237
October 202318

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202427
July 20241
May 20241
April 202422
March 20241
January 202441
December 202321
November 202318
October 202327

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
April 202424
January 202411
December 202315
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310

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
September 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Western Gateway
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Royal Victoria
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Adamson Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Betts Road
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Manchester Court
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Chauntler Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Lambert Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Oystercatcher Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Butchers Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Golden Plover Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Normandy Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Ethel Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Gorse Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Murray Square
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 16. Victoria Dock Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Hospital
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Throckmorton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Mandela Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Crediton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Hartington Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Freemasons Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Gadwall Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Custom House
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Bridgeland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Gill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Martindale Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Munday Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1