CRESWICK WALK, E3 2AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2AQ

CRESWICK WALK, E3 2AQ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 178 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.28 per 1,000 population. This E3 2AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E3 postcode area, which has experienced 779 crimes and a crime rate of 11.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E3 2AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2AQ, encompassing approximately 14500 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (22.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)

E3 2AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merchant Street with total crimes: 19
  • Bow Church with total crimes: 18
  • Bow Road with total crimes: 16

CRESWICK WALK, E3 2AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.2822.50%
Anti-social behaviour443.38-20.00%
Theft from the person153.03-21.05%
Vehicle crime121.03140.00%
Drugs110.83450.00%
Public order110.76-42.11%
Other theft90.76-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.62-20.00%
Robbery60.55-14.29%
Burglary50.41-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%
Shoplifting30.21-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.21100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5512.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences403.793900.00%
Theft from the person192.761800.00%
Public order191.31533.33%
Other theft101.31900.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.690.00%
Robbery70.690.00%
Burglary60.480.00%
Vehicle crime50.410.00%
Shoplifting40.340.00%
Bicycle theft30.280.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Drugs20.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order30.41200.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.07-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.07-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.48-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences30.21-93.02%
Public order10.21-95.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4310.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour322.970.00%
Theft from the person212.21950.00%
Public order201.45400.00%
Other theft111.380.00%
Vehicle crime100.760.00%
Shoplifting60.690.00%
Burglary50.41400.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Robbery20.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order40.55-33.33%
Theft from the person20.28-75.00%
Burglary10.14-93.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.07-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6312.143.28%
Anti-social behaviour294.340.00%
Burglary152.00114.29%
Shoplifting121.03-25.00%
Vehicle crime110.83-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson100.7625.00%
Theft from the person80.69-75.76%
Other theft80.55-50.00%
Public order60.55-40.00%
Drugs50.4166.67%
Robbery40.34-71.43%
Bicycle theft30.2850.00%
Other crime20.21100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6114.7656.41%
Theft from the person334.2132.00%
Anti-social behaviour292.28-19.44%
Other theft162.00100.00%
Shoplifting161.1023.08%
Vehicle crime141.1016.67%
Robbery140.97366.67%
Public order100.9711.11%
Criminal damage and arson80.69100.00%
Burglary70.55-30.00%
Drugs30.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.21-60.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.00-17.02%
Anti-social behaviour362.69-21.74%
Theft from the person252.48127.27%
Shoplifting131.72-13.33%
Vehicle crime120.90200.00%
Burglary100.83-9.09%
Public order90.69-25.00%
Other theft80.62-11.11%
Drugs60.55500.00%
Bicycle theft50.4125.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.34-71.43%
Possession of weapons30.280.00%
Robbery30.21-57.14%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4712.4823.68%
Anti-social behaviour463.2412.20%
Shoplifting153.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.03366.67%
Public order120.97-14.29%
Burglary110.8310.00%
Theft from the person110.7637.50%
Other theft90.76-18.18%
Robbery70.62133.33%
Bicycle theft40.48300.00%
Vehicle crime40.28-33.33%
Drugs10.28-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4110.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences382.830.00%
Public order142.620.00%
Other theft110.970.00%
Burglary100.760.00%
Shoplifting100.690.00%
Theft from the person80.690.00%
Vehicle crime60.550.00%
Drugs40.410.00%
Robbery30.280.00%
Other crime30.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 312 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202455
April 202432
January 202429
December 202329
November 202336
October 202346
September 202341

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 20241
March 20241
January 202410
December 20238
November 20234
October 202314
September 20233

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202410
January 202411
December 202314
November 202312
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
March 20241
January 202415
December 20237
November 202310
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 146 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
July 20241
May 20243
April 202421
March 20242
January 20248
December 202333
November 202325
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202440
July 20241
May 20243
April 202443
January 202463
December 202361
November 202339
October 202347
September 202338

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20242
January 20244
December 202314
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20241
April 202411
January 20248
December 202316
November 20238
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 20243
May 20241
April 202420
March 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20239
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20246
January 202412
December 202316
November 202313
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
November 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 2AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Merchant Street
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bow Church
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bow Road
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Wellington Way
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 5. St Clements Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Harley Grove
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Anglo Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 8. Springwood Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. B142
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Four Seasons Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Morville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Coborn Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Mornington Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Alfred Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Ridgdale Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Trevithick Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rainhill Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Balmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Coborn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. British Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Thomas Fyre Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Fairfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Tomlin'S Grove
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Hewison Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Eleanor Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Vernon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Mostyn Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Addington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1