HEYLYN SQUARE, E3 2DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2DW

HEYLYN SQUARE, E3 2DW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 156 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.56 per 1,000 population. This E3 2DW 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 2DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2DW, encompassing approximately 14766 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (27.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-33.93% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

E3 2DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merchant Street with total crimes: 19
  • Wellington Way with total crimes: 12
  • St Clements Avenue with total crimes: 8

HEYLYN SQUARE, E3 2DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4710.5627.03%
Anti-social behaviour373.18-33.93%
Theft from the person182.51-10.00%
Vehicle crime121.22140.00%
Public order100.81-37.50%
Other theft80.680.00%
Drugs80.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.54-50.00%
Shoplifting30.27-40.00%
Burglary30.20-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%
Robbery10.14-83.33%
Other crime10.07-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5611.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.791750.00%
Theft from the person202.51566.67%
Public order161.35700.00%
Other theft81.08166.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.540.00%
Robbery60.540.00%
Shoplifting50.410.00%
Vehicle crime50.340.00%
Burglary40.340.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Drugs20.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30.740.00%
Theft from the person30.20-78.57%
Public order20.20-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person141.69-39.13%
Public order70.95-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.47-91.84%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4910.70600.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.320.00%
Theft from the person231.9627.78%
Public order141.56366.67%
Other theft130.951200.00%
Vehicle crime120.880.00%
Bicycle theft60.810.00%
Robbery40.410.00%
Drugs30.270.00%
Burglary20.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person182.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.22-85.71%
Public order30.47-62.50%
Other theft10.20-91.67%
Burglary10.07-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson10.07-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4910.29-10.91%
Anti-social behaviour193.32-38.71%
Theft from the person181.29-56.10%
Other theft121.22-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.8110.00%
Burglary110.74175.00%
Vehicle crime80.74-50.00%
Public order80.54-38.46%
Drugs40.5433.33%
Bicycle theft40.2733.33%
Robbery30.27-72.73%
Shoplifting30.200.00%
Other crime20.20100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5514.0934.15%
Theft from the person413.7213.89%
Anti-social behaviour312.78-24.39%
Other theft202.10122.22%
Vehicle crime161.356.67%
Public order131.08-53.57%
Robbery110.8857.14%
Criminal damage and arson100.7466.67%
Burglary40.68-42.86%
Drugs30.27-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.20-50.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4114.22-26.79%
Violence and sexual offences412.78-14.58%
Theft from the person362.7889.47%
Public order282.4455.56%
Vehicle crime151.90114.29%
Other theft91.02-10.00%
Robbery70.6116.67%
Burglary70.47-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft60.410.00%
Shoplifting60.41-14.29%
Drugs40.41100.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Other crime20.14100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5613.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences483.790.00%
Theft from the person193.250.00%
Public order181.290.00%
Other theft101.220.00%
Burglary100.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.680.00%
Vehicle crime70.610.00%
Shoplifting70.470.00%
Bicycle theft60.470.00%
Robbery60.410.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 269 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202456
April 202429
January 202419
December 202331
November 202341
October 202356

A total of 210 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 20243
May 202414
April 202423
March 202418
January 202418
December 202341
November 202336
October 202319

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202437
July 20242
May 20244
April 202449
March 20247
January 202449
December 202355
November 202341
October 202348

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20244
January 20243
December 202311
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202412
January 20248
December 202316
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20243
April 202413
March 20241
January 202412
December 202320
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20241
January 20243
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 20242
May 20247
April 202414
March 20243
January 20248
December 202313
November 202328
October 202318

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 202411
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20241
March 20241
January 202411
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 2DW 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. Wellington Way
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 3. St Clements Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Bow Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Harley Grove
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mile End
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hewison Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Anglo Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 9. Sutherland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Morville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Antill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Coborn Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Mornington Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Alfred Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Ewart Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Balmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Coborn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Aberavon Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Brokesley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. British Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. St Stephen'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. William Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Saxon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Tredegar Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Alloway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 28. College Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Tony Cannell Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Vernon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1