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

Overview of Crime in E1W 3HT

THE HIGHWAY, E1W 3HT, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.68 per 1,000 population. This E1W 3HT 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 3HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E1W 3HT, encompassing approximately 2931 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (70.59% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

E1W 3HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martineau Street with total crimes: 9
  • King David Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Bere Street with total crimes: 5

THE HIGHWAY, E1W 3HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour2929.6870.59%
Violence and sexual offences229.89-26.67%
Vehicle crime77.51600.00%
Drugs72.3975.00%
Theft from the person62.3950.00%
Public order52.05-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.710.00%
Burglary21.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Robbery20.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3029.001400.00%
Anti-social behaviour1710.230.00%
Public order65.800.00%
Burglary62.050.00%
Shoplifting52.050.00%
Other crime41.710.00%
Other theft41.360.00%
Theft from the person41.360.00%
Drugs41.360.00%
Robbery31.360.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.68-90.48%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2129.685.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.16-6.25%
Vehicle crime115.1257.14%
Other theft103.7542.86%
Robbery63.4120.00%
Burglary52.0566.67%
Theft from the person51.71-16.67%
Public order51.71-16.67%
Bicycle theft31.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-62.50%
Drugs21.02-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2029.00-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour166.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.46700.00%
Vehicle crime72.730.00%
Other theft72.39-12.50%
Theft from the person62.3950.00%
Public order62.05-33.33%
Robbery52.0566.67%
Drugs41.71100.00%
Burglary31.360.00%
Bicycle theft21.02100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2426.95-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.19-33.33%
Public order94.0950.00%
Other theft83.0733.33%
Vehicle crime72.73-30.00%
Theft from the person42.39-33.33%
Other crime31.36200.00%
Robbery31.02-25.00%
Burglary31.0250.00%
Drugs21.02100.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2529.6825.00%
Anti-social behaviour188.53-18.18%
Vehicle crime106.1442.86%
Theft from the person63.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0550.00%
Other theft62.0520.00%
Public order62.0550.00%
Robbery42.05100.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2224.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences207.510.00%
Vehicle crime76.820.00%
Other theft52.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.710.00%
Public order41.360.00%
Robbery21.360.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
April 202430
March 20242
January 202421
December 202320
November 202324
October 202325
September 202320

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
April 202417
January 202415
December 202316
November 202312
October 202318
September 202322

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20241
January 202411
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310
September 20237

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 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Martineau Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. King David Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bere Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. A1203
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Schoolhouse Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Spert Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Barnardo Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 8. Devonport Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Summercourt Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 10. Juniper Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Elf Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Glasshouse Fields
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Byelands Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Commercial Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 16. Stepney Causeway
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Redcastle Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Brodlove Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Glamis Place
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ratcliffe Cross Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Old Church Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Havering Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Johnson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Jardine Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Warren Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lipton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Pitsea Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Avis Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Barnado Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hardinge Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1