E1W 3EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 3EQ

E1W 3EQ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.79 per 1,000 population. This E1W 3EQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E1W postcode area, which has experienced 113 crimes and a crime rate of 11.17 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E1W 3EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 3EQ, encompassing approximately 3237 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-38.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

E1W 3EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Solander Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Bere Street with total crimes: 5
  • Lowood Street with total crimes: 4

E1W 3EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.7956.25%
Anti-social behaviour197.72-38.71%
Public order75.87133.33%
Vehicle crime72.1616.67%
Other theft42.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2433.33%
Robbery21.240.00%
Theft from the person20.62-71.43%
Burglary20.62-50.00%
Drugs20.62-71.43%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3125.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences169.580.00%
Drugs74.940.00%
Theft from the person72.160.00%
Vehicle crime62.160.00%
Burglary41.850.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.31-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2219.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.80950.00%
Public order56.490.00%
Other crime41.540.00%
Drugs31.240.00%
Theft from the person20.930.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.62-88.89%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2023.175.26%
Violence and sexual offences186.18-5.26%
Vehicle crime135.5685.71%
Burglary84.02100.00%
Other theft62.47-14.29%
Robbery41.85-20.00%
Theft from the person21.24-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-66.67%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1923.7935.71%
Violence and sexual offences195.8726.67%
Other theft75.87250.00%
Vehicle crime72.16-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.16200.00%
Theft from the person51.8566.67%
Robbery51.54150.00%
Burglary41.54100.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Public order10.31-80.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.23-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour144.63-26.32%
Vehicle crime94.32-10.00%
Public order52.78150.00%
Theft from the person31.54-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.3976.92%
Anti-social behaviour197.11-5.00%
Vehicle crime105.87100.00%
Theft from the person53.09150.00%
Bicycle theft21.54100.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Robbery10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2017.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.020.00%
Vehicle crime51.540.00%
Other theft41.540.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Theft from the person20.930.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202431
April 202422
January 202420
December 202319
November 202314
October 202319
September 202320

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
January 202413
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
April 202421
March 20242
January 202418
December 202319
November 202315
October 202323
September 202313

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E1W 3EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Solander Gardens
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Bere Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lowood Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Brodlove Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Elf Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Jardine Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Barnado Gardens
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Wine Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Schoolhouse Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hardinge Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Sutton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Shadwell Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Monza Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Benson Quay
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Glamis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. A1203
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Glasshouse Fields
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lipton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Devonport Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Martha Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Garnet Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Juniper Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Redcastle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Shadwell Pierhead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Glamis Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Heckford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Abbotshade Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Barnardo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Havering Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Johnson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1