E3 2GA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2GA

E3 2GA, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.36 per 1,000 population. This E3 2GA 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 2GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2GA, encompassing approximately 13110 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-7.32% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-12.12% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)

E3 2GA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Libra Road with total crimes: 12
  • Bow Road with total crimes: 12
  • Usher Road with total crimes: 8

E3 2GA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3811.36-7.32%
Violence and sexual offences292.90-12.12%
Vehicle crime152.21150.00%
Shoplifting111.1457.14%
Drugs100.84233.33%
Other theft80.76-11.11%
Robbery70.6140.00%
Public order70.53-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.5320.00%
Theft from the person60.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft50.4666.67%
Burglary30.380.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4110.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.130.00%
Public order122.521100.00%
Other theft90.920.00%
Theft from the person90.690.00%
Shoplifting70.690.00%
Vehicle crime60.530.00%
Robbery50.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.380.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Burglary30.230.00%
Bicycle theft30.230.00%
Other crime20.230.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.08-93.75%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.30-19.51%
Anti-social behaviour302.5287.50%
Public order162.29166.67%
Vehicle crime111.22120.00%
Burglary90.84-25.00%
Theft from the person80.69166.67%
Other theft80.6160.00%
Shoplifting70.61-61.11%
Drugs40.53100.00%
Bicycle theft30.310.00%
Robbery20.23-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences419.31-25.45%
Shoplifting183.13-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour161.37-36.00%
Burglary121.229.09%
Criminal damage and arson70.92-41.67%
Public order60.53-40.00%
Other theft50.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime50.38-64.29%
Theft from the person30.38-72.73%
Bicycle theft30.23200.00%
Robbery30.23-70.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5514.2689.66%
Anti-social behaviour254.20-30.56%
Shoplifting191.9135.71%
Other theft151.45114.29%
Vehicle crime141.1440.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.07100.00%
Burglary110.9257.14%
Theft from the person110.8437.50%
Public order100.8442.86%
Robbery100.76150.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Drugs20.15-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3610.30-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences292.75-35.56%
Shoplifting142.2155.56%
Vehicle crime101.0766.67%
Theft from the person80.76100.00%
Burglary70.61-22.22%
Other theft70.53-12.50%
Public order70.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.53-25.00%
Robbery40.46-50.00%
Drugs30.31200.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.15-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4511.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour423.430.00%
Burglary93.200.00%
Shoplifting90.690.00%
Other theft80.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.610.00%
Robbery80.610.00%
Public order70.610.00%
Vehicle crime60.530.00%
Theft from the person40.460.00%
Bicycle theft30.310.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202441
April 202430
January 202416
December 202325
November 202336
October 202342

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 202411
January 20245
December 202314
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202433
April 202433
January 202441
December 202355
November 202329
October 202345

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20249
January 202412
December 202311
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 202310
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20248
January 20243
December 202311
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20248
January 20245
December 202315
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20247
January 202418
December 202319
November 202314
October 20239

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20241
April 202416
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Libra Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Bow Road
    Total12
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Usher Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Iceland Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Pancras Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hewison Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Anglo Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 8. Sutherland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Springwood Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. B142
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Four Seasons Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Morville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Baldock Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 16. Ridgdale Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lefevre Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tamar Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Ewart Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Balmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Thomas Fyre Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Fairfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Wick Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Tiber Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Mccullum Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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