THE HIGHWAY, E1W 3EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 3EU

THE HIGHWAY, E1W 3EU, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.23 per 1,000 population. This E1W 3EU 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 3EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 3EU, encompassing approximately 2839 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-48.28% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

E1W 3EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bere Street with total crimes: 5

THE HIGHWAY, E1W 3EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.23-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour156.69-48.28%
Vehicle crime85.2833.33%
Other theft72.820.00%
Burglary62.46500.00%
Public order52.1125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Shoplifting41.41300.00%
Drugs41.41-33.33%
Robbery41.41100.00%
Theft from the person31.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Other crime20.700.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2929.9361.11%
Violence and sexual offences2210.21-26.67%
Drugs67.75200.00%
Theft from the person62.11100.00%
Vehicle crime62.11200.00%
Public order42.11-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.41300.00%
Possession of weapons21.410.00%
Robbery20.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.70-33.33%
Burglary10.70-83.33%
Shoplifting10.35-90.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3034.151400.00%
Anti-social behaviour1810.560.00%
Shoplifting106.340.00%
Public order93.520.00%
Other theft63.170.00%
Burglary62.110.00%
Other crime42.110.00%
Bicycle theft31.410.00%
Robbery31.060.00%
Theft from the person31.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.70-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2635.9218.18%
Anti-social behaviour189.1512.50%
Vehicle crime126.3450.00%
Other theft114.2357.14%
Public order73.870.00%
Robbery62.46-14.29%
Burglary52.1125.00%
Theft from the person51.76-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.76-28.57%
Bicycle theft31.760.00%
Drugs21.06-66.67%
Shoplifting10.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2233.80-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour167.7533.33%
Vehicle crime85.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.82250.00%
Other theft72.46-22.22%
Public order72.46-36.36%
Robbery72.4675.00%
Theft from the person62.46-14.29%
Drugs62.11500.00%
Burglary42.1133.33%
Bicycle theft31.41200.00%
Shoplifting21.06-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2330.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.10-40.00%
Public order114.2357.14%
Other theft93.8728.57%
Vehicle crime83.17-20.00%
Theft from the person72.820.00%
Robbery42.460.00%
Other crime31.410.00%
Shoplifting31.06-25.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2332.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour208.100.00%
Vehicle crime107.040.00%
Theft from the person73.520.00%
Other theft72.460.00%
Public order72.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.460.00%
Robbery42.110.00%
Shoplifting41.410.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202429
April 202418
January 202418
December 202316
November 202312
October 202320

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
April 202430
March 20242
January 202426
December 202322
November 202323
October 202323

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20246
January 202411
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20242
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 202410
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
November 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Commercial Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bere Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Boulcott Street
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barnado Gardens
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Schoolhouse Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Horseferry Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ratcliffe Cross Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Hardinge Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Glamis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. A1203
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Glasshouse Fields
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Byelands Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Paul'S Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Spert Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Old Church Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lipton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Albert Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Devonport Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Juniper Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Redcastle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Shadwell Pierhead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Glamis Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Heckford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Abbotshade Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Caroline Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Ratcliffe Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1