E3 2GE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2GE

E3 2GE, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.54 per 1,000 population. This E3 2GE 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 2GE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2GE, encompassing approximately 12897 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-6.82% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)

E3 2GE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bow Church with total crimes: 18
  • Bow Road with total crimes: 16
  • Usher Road with total crimes: 8

E3 2GE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4110.54-6.82%
Violence and sexual offences203.18-28.57%
Theft from the person131.55-7.14%
Vehicle crime111.01175.00%
Drugs90.85125.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.7040.00%
Other theft70.54-22.22%
Shoplifting70.5440.00%
Public order70.54-46.15%
Bicycle theft40.5433.33%
Robbery40.31-20.00%
Burglary30.31-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.23100.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4410.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.412700.00%
Theft from the person142.171300.00%
Public order131.09333.33%
Other theft91.01800.00%
Shoplifting50.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.390.00%
Robbery50.390.00%
Drugs40.390.00%
Vehicle crime40.310.00%
Burglary40.310.00%
Bicycle theft30.310.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

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 order30.47200.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.08-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-66.67%

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 person30.54-78.57%
Violence and sexual offences30.23-86.96%
Public order10.23-94.12%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour289.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences232.170.00%
Public order171.78325.00%
Theft from the person141.32600.00%
Vehicle crime111.090.00%
Other theft90.850.00%
Burglary80.70700.00%
Drugs50.620.00%
Shoplifting50.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Robbery20.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.080.00%

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 order40.62-20.00%
Theft from the person20.31-60.00%
Burglary10.16-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences419.30-14.58%
Anti-social behaviour253.180.00%
Shoplifting111.94-31.25%
Burglary70.8516.67%
Vehicle crime60.54-40.00%
Other theft60.47-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson50.4766.67%
Public order50.39-54.55%
Theft from the person50.39-81.48%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Robbery30.23-78.57%
Drugs20.23-33.33%
Other crime10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.0392.00%
Theft from the person273.7242.11%
Anti-social behaviour252.09-16.67%
Shoplifting161.9477.78%
Robbery141.24366.67%
Other theft141.09100.00%
Public order111.09450.00%
Vehicle crime100.85100.00%
Burglary60.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.47-25.00%
Drugs30.230.00%
Bicycle theft30.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour309.38-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences252.33-28.57%
Theft from the person191.9472.73%
Shoplifting91.4712.50%
Burglary80.7033.33%
Other theft70.620.00%
Vehicle crime50.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.39-63.64%
Possession of weapons30.310.00%
Robbery30.23-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.23-25.00%
Drugs30.230.00%
Public order20.23-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3810.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences352.950.00%
Theft from the person112.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.850.00%
Public order80.850.00%
Shoplifting80.620.00%
Other theft70.620.00%
Burglary60.540.00%
Robbery50.470.00%
Bicycle theft40.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20248
March 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202444
April 202428
January 202425
December 202325
November 202330
October 202338

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202428
July 20241
May 20243
April 202423
January 202441
December 202348
November 202325
October 202335

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 202411
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 109 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 20241
May 20243
April 202414
March 20242
January 20245
December 202327
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 202314
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
April 20249
January 20246
December 202314
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20245
January 202411
December 202316
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20243
May 20241
April 202417
March 20244
January 20245
December 202311
November 20232
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bow Church
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bow Road
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Usher Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 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. Springwood Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. B142
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Four Seasons Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Morville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Mornington Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Alfred Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Baldock Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 15. Ridgdale Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lefevre Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Thomas Fyre Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Fairfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Alameda Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tomlin'S Grove
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Tiber Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Harley Grove
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 23. Vernon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Mostyn Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Addington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Brymay Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Douro Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Lacey Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cardigan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Benworth Street
    Total1
    Drugs1