E3 2GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2GG

E3 2GG, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 198 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.16 per 1,000 population. This E3 2GG 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 2GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2GG, encompassing approximately 15047 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)

E3 2GG 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 2GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5213.16-10.34%
Violence and sexual offences523.4618.18%
Theft from the person203.460.00%
Vehicle crime121.33200.00%
Public order110.80-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson100.7311.11%
Other theft100.66-9.09%
Drugs100.66150.00%
Robbery70.660.00%
Burglary50.47-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.3333.33%
Shoplifting30.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5812.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences443.854300.00%
Theft from the person202.921900.00%
Public order171.33466.67%
Other theft111.131000.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.730.00%
Robbery70.600.00%
Burglary60.470.00%
Vehicle crime40.400.00%
Drugs40.270.00%
Bicycle theft30.270.00%
Shoplifting30.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

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 order30.40200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
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 person30.47-85.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.20-93.75%
Public order10.20-95.45%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4812.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour463.190.00%
Public order223.06450.00%
Theft from the person201.46900.00%
Vehicle crime111.330.00%
Other theft110.730.00%
Burglary90.73800.00%
Shoplifting50.600.00%
Drugs40.330.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

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 order40.53-33.33%
Theft from the person20.27-71.43%
Burglary10.13-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.07-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5610.63-21.13%
Anti-social behaviour343.723.03%
Shoplifting112.26-31.25%
Burglary100.73100.00%
Vehicle crime90.66-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson70.6040.00%
Other theft70.47-56.25%
Theft from the person70.47-75.00%
Public order60.47-40.00%
Robbery50.40-61.54%
Drugs40.330.00%
Bicycle theft30.27-25.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7114.5591.89%
Anti-social behaviour334.72-23.26%
Theft from the person282.19-3.45%
Other theft161.8677.78%
Shoplifting161.0677.78%
Robbery131.06333.33%
Vehicle crime110.86-21.43%
Public order100.7325.00%
Burglary50.66-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson50.330.00%
Drugs40.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.2733.33%
Other crime30.2750.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4312.23-2.27%
Violence and sexual offences372.860.00%
Theft from the person292.46163.64%
Vehicle crime141.931300.00%
Burglary110.9322.22%
Other theft90.73-30.77%
Shoplifting90.6012.50%
Public order80.60-27.27%
Drugs80.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.53-64.29%
Possession of weapons30.3350.00%
Robbery30.20-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.200.00%
Other crime20.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4410.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences372.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.460.00%
Other theft130.930.00%
Public order110.860.00%
Theft from the person110.730.00%
Burglary90.730.00%
Shoplifting80.600.00%
Robbery70.530.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 310 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202458
April 202446
January 202434
December 202333
November 202343
October 202344

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20241
March 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 202411
January 20249
December 202311
November 202314
October 20231

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20249
March 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 141 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 20241
May 20243
April 202420
March 20242
January 20247
December 202328
November 202329
October 202311

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202444
July 20241
May 20243
April 202448
January 202456
December 202371
November 202337
October 202337

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20242
January 20245
December 202313
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20241
April 202411
January 20247
December 202316
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 20243
May 20241
April 202422
March 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
January 202411
December 202316
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 10 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
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 2GG 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. Old Brewery Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Payne Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Campbell Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Harley Grove
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bruce Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Rainhill Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Bromley High Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Thomas Fyre Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Fairfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Alameda Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Tomlin'S Grove
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Arrow Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Eleanor Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mostyn Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Addington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Brymay Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1