E3 2AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2AW

E3 2AW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.89 per 1,000 population. This E3 2AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E3 postcode area, which has experienced 15 crimes and a crime rate of 0.22 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E3 2AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2AW, encompassing approximately 10353 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E3 2AW area, explore the E3 2AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (2600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

E3 2AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wick Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Candy Street with total crimes: 7
  • Pancras Way with total crimes: 6

E3 2AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.892600.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.610.00%
Other theft101.930.00%
Burglary80.970.00%
Vehicle crime70.770.00%
Public order60.680.00%
Drugs40.580.00%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Bicycle theft30.290.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.43%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.60-45.10%
Anti-social behaviour232.70-4.17%
Shoplifting82.2260.00%
Other theft60.77-45.45%
Burglary60.58-45.45%
Drugs40.58100.00%
Bicycle theft40.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-62.50%
Public order30.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.10-93.75%
Robbery10.10-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5113.91131.82%
Anti-social behaviour244.93-36.84%
Vehicle crime162.32100.00%
Burglary111.5557.14%
Other theft111.0657.14%
Criminal damage and arson81.060.00%
Public order60.7720.00%
Shoplifting50.580.00%
Robbery40.4833.33%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Drugs20.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3810.82-11.63%
Violence and sexual offences223.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.1233.33%
Vehicle crime80.77-27.27%
Burglary70.7740.00%
Other theft70.68-22.22%
Public order50.68-44.44%
Shoplifting50.48400.00%
Possession of weapons30.480.00%
Robbery30.29-57.14%
Theft from the person30.29-40.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.1025.71%
Anti-social behaviour434.2510.26%
Vehicle crime114.15-21.43%
Other theft91.06-10.00%
Public order90.8728.57%
Robbery70.8740.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.68-33.33%
Burglary50.5825.00%
Theft from the person50.48150.00%
Bicycle theft40.480.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Shoplifting10.19-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3912.652.63%
Violence and sexual offences353.776.06%
Vehicle crime143.3827.27%
Other theft101.3566.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.9780.00%
Public order70.870.00%
Robbery50.68400.00%
Burglary40.48-42.86%
Shoplifting20.39100.00%
Drugs20.19-50.00%
Theft from the person20.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3811.69-7.32%
Violence and sexual offences333.67-5.71%
Vehicle crime113.19-21.43%
Burglary71.06-12.50%
Public order70.68-12.50%
Other theft60.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.58-37.50%
Drugs40.48-33.33%
Theft from the person40.3933.33%
Bicycle theft30.39-40.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.10-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4113.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences353.960.00%
Vehicle crime143.380.00%
Public order81.350.00%
Burglary80.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.770.00%
Other theft80.770.00%
Drugs60.770.00%
Bicycle theft50.580.00%
Theft from the person30.480.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202420
January 202423
December 202324
November 202338
October 202343
September 202339
August 202338
July 202341

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202427
March 20241
January 202428
December 202351
November 202322
October 202344
September 202335
August 202333
July 202335

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20246
December 202311
November 20237
October 20235
September 20234
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20246
December 202311
November 20237
October 20239
September 202310
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20241
December 202316
November 20238
October 202311
September 202314
August 202311
July 202314

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236
September 20239
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239
September 20237
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Wick Lane
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Candy Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Pancras Way
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parnell Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Libra Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Tamar Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 7. Iceland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Anglo Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Usher Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bream Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hadrian Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Four Seasons Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Ruston Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hart Yard
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 17. Ollerton Green
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Hornbeam Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mccullum Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Ewart Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Douro Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Tiber Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lefevre Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. B142
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Morville Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Hewison Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Lea Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Legion Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. East Cross Route
    Total1
    Drugs1