CANDY STREET, E3 2LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2LW

CANDY STREET, E3 2LW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.86 per 1,000 population. This E3 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2LW, encompassing approximately 8079 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E3 2LW area, explore the E3 2LW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the E3 2LW area, visit the E3 2LW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (9.68% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)

E3 2LW 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
  • Iceland Road with total crimes: 7

CANDY STREET, E3 2LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3413.869.68%
Violence and sexual offences224.21-15.38%
Vehicle crime122.72200.00%
Shoplifting101.49150.00%
Drugs71.24250.00%
Public order60.87100.00%
Bicycle theft50.740.00%
Other crime40.62300.00%
Other theft40.5033.33%
Robbery30.500.00%
Burglary20.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Theft from the person10.25-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3110.8993.75%
Violence and sexual offences263.8413.04%
Theft from the person53.22150.00%
Burglary40.62-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.50-20.00%
Shoplifting40.50100.00%
Other theft30.50-70.00%
Robbery30.370.00%
Public order30.37-25.00%
Drugs20.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.782200.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.850.00%
Burglary101.980.00%
Other theft101.240.00%
Vehicle crime51.240.00%
Public order40.620.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-95.65%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.27-46.51%
Anti-social behaviour192.8535.71%
Shoplifting82.3560.00%
Other theft60.99-14.29%
Burglary60.74-33.33%
Public order50.740.00%
Drugs40.62300.00%
Bicycle theft30.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.37-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.37-80.00%
Theft from the person10.37-66.67%
Robbery10.12-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.48104.76%
Vehicle crime155.3266.67%
Anti-social behaviour141.86-54.84%
Burglary91.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.11-12.50%
Other theft70.8716.67%
Public order50.87150.00%
Shoplifting50.6225.00%
Robbery40.620.00%
Theft from the person30.50-25.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.25100.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3112.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.84-40.00%
Burglary92.60-10.00%
Vehicle crime91.11-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1160.00%
Other theft60.99-33.33%
Shoplifting40.74300.00%
Theft from the person40.50-42.86%
Public order20.50-80.00%
Drugs20.25-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.330.00%
Burglary103.840.00%
Public order101.240.00%
Vehicle crime101.240.00%
Other theft91.240.00%
Theft from the person71.110.00%
Robbery70.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.870.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202431
April 202416
January 202419
December 202314
November 202331
October 202331

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 202315
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202426
April 202423
March 20241
January 202423
December 202343
November 202321
October 202335

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 202410
January 20246
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20237

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232

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 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202410
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

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 2LW 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. Iceland Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Pancras Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Wyke Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hart Yard
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dace Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. St Marks Gate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stour Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bream Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Lefevre Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hewison Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Tamar Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Waterside Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Ollerton Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Barge Lane
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 18. Pulteney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mccullum Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Wick Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Tiber Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Candy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Willow Tree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Hawthorne Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hadrian Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Parnell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Wendon Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Ruston Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. East Cross Route
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1