E3 2GX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2GX

E3 2GX, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 147 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.62 per 1,000 population. This E3 2GX 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 2GX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2GX, encompassing approximately 13840 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)

E3 2GX 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 2GX 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 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3810.62-5.00%
Violence and sexual offences282.75-17.65%
Vehicle crime132.02116.67%
Public order120.949.09%
Shoplifting110.8737.50%
Drugs90.7980.00%
Other theft80.65-11.11%
Theft from the person70.5816.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.5120.00%
Robbery60.43100.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Burglary20.22100.00%
Other crime20.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour409.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences342.890.00%
Public order112.461000.00%
Other theft90.790.00%
Shoplifting80.650.00%
Vehicle crime60.580.00%
Theft from the person60.430.00%
Drugs50.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.360.00%
Robbery30.360.00%
Bicycle theft30.220.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.07-91.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.12-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour322.60113.33%
Vehicle crime142.31180.00%
Public order121.01140.00%
Theft from the person80.87100.00%
Other theft80.5814.29%
Burglary70.58-36.36%
Shoplifting70.51-58.82%
Drugs50.51150.00%
Bicycle theft50.36150.00%
Robbery20.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.07-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences428.81-28.81%
Shoplifting173.03-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour151.23-37.50%
Burglary111.0810.00%
Other theft70.79-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson70.51-22.22%
Vehicle crime50.51-61.54%
Public order50.36-54.55%
Theft from the person40.36-69.23%
Robbery40.29-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Drugs20.140.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5913.66103.45%
Anti-social behaviour244.26-36.84%
Shoplifting191.7358.33%
Robbery141.37180.00%
Theft from the person131.0118.18%
Vehicle crime130.9430.00%
Other theft110.9422.22%
Public order110.7910.00%
Burglary100.7966.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.7228.57%
Other crime20.650.00%
Drugs20.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.14-33.33%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour3810.40-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences292.75-38.30%
Shoplifting122.1033.33%
Theft from the person110.87120.00%
Vehicle crime100.79100.00%
Public order100.7211.11%
Other theft90.7228.57%
Criminal damage and arson70.65-30.00%
Burglary60.51-33.33%
Robbery50.43-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Drugs20.14100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4711.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour443.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.180.00%
Burglary90.720.00%
Public order90.650.00%
Shoplifting90.650.00%
Robbery80.650.00%
Other theft70.580.00%
Theft from the person50.510.00%
Vehicle crime50.360.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202440
April 202432
January 202415
December 202324
November 202338
October 202344

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 202414
January 20245
December 202313
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202434
April 202436
January 202442
December 202359
November 202329
October 202347

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20247
January 202411
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20248
January 20244
December 202313
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 202314
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20248
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 20237

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 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 20247
January 202417
December 202319
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20241
April 202412
January 20245
December 202311
November 202310
October 20239

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 2GX 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. 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. Sutherland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Springwood Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    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. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ridgdale Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Iceland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lefevre Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tamar Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Pulteney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ewart Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Balmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Thomas Fyre Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Fairfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Tiber Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Mccullum Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. St Stephen'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. William Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Antill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 29. Mornington Grove
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Harley Grove
    Total2
    Public order2