E1W 3HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E1W 3HG

E1W 3HG, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.57 per 1,000 population. This E1W 3HG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E1W postcode area, which has experienced 110 crimes and a crime rate of 10.87 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E1W 3HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 3HG, encompassing approximately 2821 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (68.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-16.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

E1W 3HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martineau Street with total crimes: 9
  • Clearbrook Way with total crimes: 6
  • King David Lane with total crimes: 5

E1W 3HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3737.5768.18%
Violence and sexual offences3113.11-16.22%
Public order710.99-12.50%
Vehicle crime72.48600.00%
Drugs72.4875.00%
Theft from the person62.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.130.00%
Burglary31.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Robbery10.35-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3735.091750.00%
Anti-social behaviour2213.110.00%
Public order87.800.00%
Burglary62.840.00%
Shoplifting52.130.00%
Other crime41.770.00%
Other theft41.420.00%
Theft from the person41.420.00%
Drugs41.420.00%
Robbery31.420.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.71-93.75%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3237.9339.13%
Anti-social behaviour1911.3435.71%
Vehicle crime136.7330.00%
Other theft114.6157.14%
Public order73.90-12.50%
Robbery62.48-14.29%
Burglary52.1366.67%
Theft from the person51.77-16.67%
Bicycle theft31.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-70.00%
Drugs21.06-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2334.38-41.03%
Anti-social behaviour148.15-17.65%
Vehicle crime104.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.54233.33%
Public order83.54-27.27%
Other theft72.84-36.36%
Robbery72.4816.67%
Theft from the person62.48-14.29%
Drugs62.13100.00%
Burglary32.13-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3942.1818.18%
Anti-social behaviour1713.82-29.17%
Other theft116.0310.00%
Public order113.9083.33%
Vehicle crime103.90-9.09%
Theft from the person73.5440.00%
Robbery62.4850.00%
Other crime42.13300.00%
Burglary41.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-40.00%
Drugs31.06200.00%
Bicycle theft21.06100.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3336.86-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour2411.70-20.00%
Vehicle crime118.5110.00%
Other theft103.9025.00%
Public order63.5420.00%
Theft from the person52.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7725.00%
Robbery41.770.00%
Burglary31.4250.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3536.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour3012.410.00%
Vehicle crime1010.630.00%
Other theft83.540.00%
Public order52.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.770.00%
Robbery41.420.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 202311
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
April 202437
March 20242
January 202432
December 202323
November 202339
October 202333
September 202335

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202437
April 202422
January 202419
December 202314
November 202317
October 202324
September 202330

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20241
January 202413
December 202310
November 202310
October 202311
September 202310

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

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20243
December 202310
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 202411
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Martineau Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Clearbrook Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 3. King David Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bere Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. A1203
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Schoolhouse Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Spert Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Barnardo Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. Devonport Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Summercourt Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 11. Juniper Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Elf Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Glasshouse Fields
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Ratcliffe Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Bromley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Commercial Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 18. Stepney Causeway
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Redcastle Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Brodlove Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Glamis Place
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ratcliffe Cross Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Old Church Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. West Arbour Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. East Arbour Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Antill Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Chudleigh Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Havering Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Johnson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Exmouth Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1