WICK LANE, E3 2BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2BX

WICK LANE, E3 2BX, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.15 per 1,000 population. This E3 2BX 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 2BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2BX, encompassing approximately 6727 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (1900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

E3 2BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roach Road with total crimes: 8
  • Candy Street with total crimes: 7
  • Wick Lane with total crimes: 6

WICK LANE, E3 2BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.151900.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.970.00%
Other theft112.820.00%
Burglary91.630.00%
Vehicle crime51.340.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-95.24%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.66-43.24%
Anti-social behaviour163.1233.33%
Burglary62.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime40.89-63.64%
Other theft30.59-62.50%
Shoplifting30.45-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.4550.00%
Public order30.45-40.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-71.43%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.57117.65%
Anti-social behaviour125.50-63.64%
Vehicle crime111.7837.50%
Burglary81.63-11.11%
Other theft81.1960.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.19-12.50%
Public order51.0466.67%
Shoplifting40.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3313.086.45%
Violence and sexual offences174.90-51.43%
Burglary92.53-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.3460.00%
Vehicle crime81.19-20.00%
Other theft51.19-28.57%
Public order30.74-62.50%
Drugs20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.30-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.5840.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.20-8.82%
Burglary114.6183.33%
Vehicle crime101.6325.00%
Public order81.4960.00%
Theft from the person81.19700.00%
Other theft71.19-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.04-44.44%
Robbery50.7425.00%
Bicycle theft30.74200.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3415.7654.55%
Violence and sexual offences255.050.00%
Other theft103.7242.86%
Criminal damage and arson91.49125.00%
Vehicle crime81.34-27.27%
Burglary61.19-14.29%
Public order50.8966.67%
Robbery40.74300.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%
Other crime10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-66.67%
Theft from the person10.15-85.71%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.97-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour223.72-26.67%
Vehicle crime113.270.00%
Burglary71.63-30.00%
Theft from the person71.04250.00%
Other theft71.04-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-33.33%
Drugs30.5950.00%
Public order30.45-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.45-25.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour304.610.00%
Vehicle crime114.460.00%
Burglary101.630.00%
Other theft81.490.00%
Public order71.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.040.00%
Bicycle theft40.890.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202419
January 202416
December 202312
November 202333
October 202331
September 202334
August 202322
July 202330

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202420
March 20241
January 202421
December 202337
November 202317
October 202335
September 202325
August 202325
July 202331

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238
September 20231
August 20237
July 20232

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311
September 20236
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237
September 202310
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20244
December 202311
November 20238
October 202310
September 20238
August 202311
July 202311

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238
September 20235
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235
September 20239
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20234
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Roach Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Candy Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wick Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Pancras Way
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tamar Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 6. Iceland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Parnell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Ruston Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hart Yard
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 16. Ollerton Green
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Douro Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Tiber Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lefevre Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Lea Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Legion Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. East Cross Route
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Dace Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Wyke Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Remus Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Stour Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Pulteney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1