E3 2JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2JA

E3 2JA, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.69 per 1,000 population. This E3 2JA 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 2JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2JA, encompassing approximately 8724 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (12.90% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

E3 2JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Libra Road with total crimes: 12
  • Usher Road with total crimes: 8
  • Ford Street with total crimes: 6

E3 2JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3511.6912.90%
Violence and sexual offences224.01-12.00%
Shoplifting102.52150.00%
Vehicle crime81.15166.67%
Drugs70.9240.00%
Public order50.800.00%
Other theft40.57300.00%
Robbery30.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3450.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3110.3282.35%
Violence and sexual offences253.5538.89%
Theft from the person72.87600.00%
Drugs50.80150.00%
Public order50.5725.00%
Shoplifting40.57100.00%
Burglary40.46-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.46-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.11-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.681700.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.060.00%
Other theft81.950.00%
Burglary70.920.00%
Vehicle crime50.800.00%
Public order40.570.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-95.45%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.52-15.00%
Shoplifting71.9540.00%
Burglary70.8040.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.800.00%
Other theft40.460.00%
Drugs30.46200.00%
Public order30.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Robbery10.23-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4412.38175.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.04-20.00%
Vehicle crime112.29266.67%
Public order61.2620.00%
Burglary50.690.00%
Shoplifting50.570.00%
Robbery40.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.46-20.00%
Other theft40.46-33.33%
Theft from the person20.46-33.33%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour258.94-24.24%
Violence and sexual offences162.87-51.52%
Other theft61.83-25.00%
Public order50.69-28.57%
Shoplifting50.57400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.570.00%
Burglary50.57150.00%
Theft from the person30.57-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.34-62.50%
Robbery20.34-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour333.780.00%
Other theft83.780.00%
Vehicle crime80.920.00%
Robbery70.920.00%
Public order70.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.800.00%
Theft from the person40.570.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202431
April 202417
January 202417
December 202320
November 202325
October 202333

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202425
April 202418
March 20241
January 202422
December 202344
November 202316
October 202333

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20245
December 202311
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Libra Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Usher Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Ford Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hewison Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Hart Yard
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dace Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 8. St Marks Gate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lefevre Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tamar Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Waterside Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ollerton Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barge Lane
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 14. Pulteney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mccullum Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Ewart Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tiber Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Candy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Gunmakers Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Willow Tree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Hawthorne Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Old Ford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Hadrian Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Cardigan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Parnell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Wendon Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Ruston Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. East Cross Route
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Jodrell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1