WATERSIDE CLOSE, E3 2JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2JB

WATERSIDE CLOSE, E3 2JB, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.44 per 1,000 population. This E3 2JB 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 2JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2JB, encompassing approximately 7373 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

E3 2JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Libra Road with total crimes: 12
  • Hart Yard with total crimes: 5
  • Annie Besant Close with total crimes: 4

WATERSIDE CLOSE, E3 2JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2510.44-19.35%
Violence and sexual offences183.39-18.18%
Vehicle crime62.44100.00%
Drugs60.8150.00%
Shoplifting50.8166.67%
Public order50.6825.00%
Other theft40.68300.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.14-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3111.12106.67%
Violence and sexual offences224.2037.50%
Theft from the person72.98600.00%
Burglary40.95-33.33%
Public order40.54100.00%
Drugs40.54100.00%
Shoplifting30.54200.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-25.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other theft10.14-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.591500.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.170.00%
Burglary62.030.00%
Other theft60.810.00%
Vehicle crime40.810.00%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-93.75%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.87-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour142.17-6.67%
Burglary71.9040.00%
Shoplifting50.9566.67%
Other theft40.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-25.00%
Drugs30.41200.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.53260.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.88-21.05%
Vehicle crime92.03350.00%
Burglary51.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.68-20.00%
Shoplifting30.54-25.00%
Public order30.4150.00%
Other theft30.41-50.00%
Theft from the person20.41-50.00%
Robbery20.27100.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.27-29.63%
Violence and sexual offences102.58-62.96%
Other theft61.36-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.810.00%
Burglary50.68150.00%
Shoplifting40.68300.00%
Theft from the person40.540.00%
Public order20.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Robbery10.14-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.660.00%
Other theft73.660.00%
Robbery70.950.00%
Vehicle crime60.950.00%
Public order60.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.810.00%
Theft from the person40.680.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202431
April 202415
January 202414
December 202315
November 202319
October 202327

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
December 20239
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
April 202416
March 20241
January 202416
December 202336
November 202310
October 202327

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.60 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 20234
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 2JB postcode area is presented below.

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