E3 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2BU

E3 2BU, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.00 per 1,000 population. This E3 2BU 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 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2BU, encompassing approximately 9689 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (11.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)

E3 2BU 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 2BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3913.0011.43%
Violence and sexual offences274.030.00%
Vehicle crime132.79333.33%
Shoplifting101.34150.00%
Other theft61.03100.00%
Bicycle theft40.620.00%
Burglary40.410.00%
Robbery40.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.41100.00%
Other crime40.41100.00%
Drugs40.4133.33%
Public order40.4133.33%
Theft from the person30.41-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour359.8059.09%
Violence and sexual offences273.610.00%
Theft from the person62.79100.00%
Burglary40.62-60.00%
Shoplifting40.41100.00%
Drugs30.41-40.00%
Other theft30.31-70.00%
Robbery30.310.00%
Vehicle crime30.31-50.00%
Public order30.31-66.67%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.21100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.322600.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.790.00%
Burglary102.270.00%
Other theft101.030.00%
Public order91.030.00%
Vehicle crime60.930.00%
Drugs50.620.00%
Bicycle theft40.520.00%
Theft from the person30.410.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
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 offences10.10-96.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.70-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour233.104.55%
Shoplifting82.3760.00%
Burglary80.83-20.00%
Other theft60.83-33.33%
Drugs40.62100.00%
Vehicle crime40.41-73.33%
Bicycle theft30.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.31-57.14%
Public order20.31-66.67%
Theft from the person10.21-66.67%
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 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5114.24131.82%
Anti-social behaviour225.26-52.17%
Vehicle crime152.2750.00%
Burglary101.5566.67%
Other theft91.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.93-12.50%
Public order60.7220.00%
Shoplifting50.620.00%
Robbery40.5233.33%
Theft from the person30.410.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.21100.00%
Drugs20.21-33.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4612.49-2.13%
Violence and sexual offences224.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime102.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.0360.00%
Burglary60.83-14.29%
Other theft60.62-25.00%
Public order50.62-44.44%
Shoplifting50.52400.00%
Possession of weapons30.520.00%
Robbery30.31-40.00%
Theft from the person30.31-57.14%
Drugs30.3150.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4715.4811.90%
Violence and sexual offences444.8541.94%
Vehicle crime104.54-23.08%
Public order91.0312.50%
Other theft80.93-20.00%
Burglary70.8340.00%
Theft from the person70.72133.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.72-44.44%
Bicycle theft50.520.00%
Robbery50.52-16.67%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4213.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.330.00%
Vehicle crime133.200.00%
Other theft101.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.030.00%
Public order80.930.00%
Robbery60.830.00%
Burglary50.620.00%
Theft from the person30.520.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 276 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202435
April 202422
January 202423
December 202322
November 202346
October 202347
September 202342

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 202315
November 202310
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202427
April 202427
March 20241
January 202430
December 202351
November 202322
October 202344
September 202331

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 202410
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202410
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 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
September 20232

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20249
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 2BU 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. Morville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dace Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 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. Tamar Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Waterside Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ollerton Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pulteney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mccullum Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Ewart Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wick Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Tiber Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Candy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Willow Tree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Hawthorne Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Douro Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Hadrian Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Lacey Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1