E3 2DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2DT

E3 2DT, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 181 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.68 per 1,000 population. This E3 2DT 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 2DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2DT, encompassing approximately 14279 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (6.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (10.81% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)

E3 2DT 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

E3 2DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5012.686.38%
Violence and sexual offences413.5010.81%
Vehicle crime152.87150.00%
Theft from the person141.05-12.50%
Drugs110.98266.67%
Shoplifting90.7780.00%
Public order90.63-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson80.6333.33%
Other theft80.56-20.00%
Bicycle theft50.5666.67%
Robbery50.35-16.67%
Burglary30.35-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.21100.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4711.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.293600.00%
Theft from the person162.591500.00%
Public order161.12433.33%
Other theft101.12900.00%
Vehicle crime60.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.420.00%
Robbery60.420.00%
Shoplifting50.420.00%
Burglary40.350.00%
Drugs30.280.00%
Bicycle theft30.210.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
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 order30.42200.00%
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 person30.49-82.35%
Violence and sexual offences30.21-92.50%
Public order10.21-95.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour322.800.00%
Public order202.24400.00%
Theft from the person171.40750.00%
Vehicle crime121.190.00%
Other theft100.840.00%
Burglary60.70500.00%
Drugs50.420.00%
Shoplifting50.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Robbery20.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.070.00%

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 order40.56-33.33%
Theft from the person20.28-66.67%
Burglary10.14-91.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.07-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5210.43-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour293.64-12.12%
Burglary122.0350.00%
Shoplifting110.84-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson90.7750.00%
Vehicle crime80.63-27.27%
Other theft70.56-46.15%
Public order60.49-45.45%
Theft from the person60.42-79.31%
Bicycle theft30.4250.00%
Robbery30.21-80.00%
Drugs20.21-33.33%
Other crime10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6214.7187.88%
Anti-social behaviour334.34-10.81%
Theft from the person292.3152.63%
Shoplifting162.0377.78%
Robbery151.12400.00%
Other theft131.0585.71%
Public order110.91175.00%
Vehicle crime110.7722.22%
Burglary80.7714.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.560.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.21-33.33%
Other crime10.140.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3710.08-21.28%
Violence and sexual offences332.59-10.81%
Theft from the person192.3190.00%
Vehicle crime91.33350.00%
Shoplifting90.6312.50%
Other theft70.63-12.50%
Burglary70.4916.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.49-50.00%
Public order40.42-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.280.00%
Robbery30.21-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.21-25.00%
Drugs30.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4710.3627.03%
Violence and sexual offences373.295.71%
Criminal damage and arson122.59500.00%
Theft from the person100.8425.00%
Public order90.70-35.71%
Other theft80.63-42.86%
Shoplifting80.560.00%
Burglary60.56-14.29%
Robbery50.4266.67%
Bicycle theft40.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour379.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences352.590.00%
Public order142.450.00%
Other theft140.980.00%
Theft from the person80.980.00%
Shoplifting80.560.00%
Burglary70.560.00%
Vehicle crime60.490.00%
Robbery30.420.00%
Drugs30.210.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20246
March 20241
January 202412
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 312 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202447
April 202432
January 202429
December 202333
November 202337
October 202347
September 202337

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202437
July 20241
May 20243
April 202440
January 202452
December 202362
November 202333
October 202337
September 202335

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20241
March 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 202312
September 20232

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 202412
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 125 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 20241
May 20243
April 202417
March 20242
January 20246
December 202329
November 202319
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20242
January 20243
December 202315
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 202313
November 20237
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20245
January 202411
December 202316
November 20239
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 20243
May 20241
April 202420
March 20244
January 20246
December 202311
November 20234
October 20239
September 202314

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 2DT 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. Usher Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Harley Grove
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pancras Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hewison Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Anglo Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 10. Springwood Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. B142
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Four Seasons Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Morville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Mornington Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Alfred Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Baldock Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 18. Ridgdale Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Trevithick Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lefevre Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Balmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Tiber Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Coborn Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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