E3 2AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2AW

E3 2AW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 135 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.04 per 1,000 population. This E3 2AW 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 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 Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (20.59% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-3.45% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)

E3 2AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Libra Road with total crimes: 12
  • Usher Road with total crimes: 8
  • Iceland Road with total crimes: 7

E3 2AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4113.0420.59%
Violence and sexual offences283.96-3.45%
Vehicle crime152.70275.00%
Shoplifting101.45150.00%
Drugs80.97166.67%
Other theft60.77100.00%
Public order50.580.00%
Bicycle theft40.480.00%
Burglary40.390.00%
Robbery40.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.39100.00%
Theft from the person30.39-50.00%
Other crime30.2950.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour349.5670.00%
Violence and sexual offences293.287.41%
Theft from the person62.80100.00%
Public order50.58-16.67%
Burglary40.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.39-42.86%
Shoplifting40.39100.00%
Drugs30.39-25.00%
Other theft30.29-70.00%
Robbery30.290.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.19100.00%

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 offences4414.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour434.250.00%
Vehicle crime114.150.00%
Other theft91.060.00%
Public order90.870.00%
Robbery70.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.680.00%
Burglary50.580.00%
Theft from the person50.480.00%
Bicycle theft40.480.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202434
April 202420
January 202423
December 202324
November 202338
October 202343

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 20247
January 20241
December 202316
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202429
April 202427
March 20241
January 202428
December 202351
November 202322
October 202344

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20248
January 20246
December 202311
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202410
January 20246
December 202311
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Libra Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Usher Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Iceland Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Pancras Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hewison Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Anglo Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 7. Hart Yard
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. B142
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Four Seasons Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dace Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 12. St Marks Gate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stour Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bream Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Lefevre Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Morville Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tamar Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Waterside Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Ollerton Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Barge Lane
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 21. Pulteney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mccullum Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Ewart Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wick Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Tiber Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Candy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Willow Tree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Hawthorne Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Vernon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1