E3 2QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2QD

E3 2QD, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 197 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.67 per 1,000 population. This E3 2QD 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 2QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2QD, encompassing approximately 14406 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)

E3 2QD 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 2QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5413.6722.73%
Anti-social behaviour483.75-20.00%
Theft from the person193.33-5.00%
Vehicle crime131.32225.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.9022.22%
Other theft100.760.00%
Drugs100.69233.33%
Public order90.69-50.00%
Robbery70.6216.67%
Burglary60.49-14.29%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Shoplifting30.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.21100.00%
Other crime20.14100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6013.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences444.164300.00%
Theft from the person203.051900.00%
Public order181.39500.00%
Other theft101.25900.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.690.00%
Burglary70.620.00%
Robbery60.490.00%
Vehicle crime40.420.00%
Drugs30.280.00%
Bicycle theft30.210.00%
Shoplifting30.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
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 order30.42200.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
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 person30.49-86.36%
Violence and sexual offences30.21-93.48%
Public order10.21-95.24%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5012.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences463.470.00%
Theft from the person223.191000.00%
Public order211.53425.00%
Vehicle crime101.460.00%
Other theft100.690.00%
Burglary90.69800.00%
Drugs50.620.00%
Shoplifting50.350.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

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 order40.56-33.33%
Theft from the person20.28-66.67%
Burglary10.14-91.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.07-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5711.24-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour353.9612.90%
Burglary122.43100.00%
Shoplifting110.83-31.25%
Vehicle crime80.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.5616.67%
Other theft60.49-64.71%
Public order60.42-25.00%
Theft from the person60.42-77.78%
Robbery50.42-58.33%
Drugs50.3525.00%
Bicycle theft30.35-25.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7215.1389.47%
Anti-social behaviour315.00-20.51%
Theft from the person272.15-15.62%
Other theft171.8770.00%
Shoplifting161.1877.78%
Vehicle crime121.11-14.29%
Robbery120.83500.00%
Public order80.8314.29%
Burglary60.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.420.00%
Drugs40.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.28100.00%
Other crime30.2850.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3912.56-2.50%
Violence and sexual offences382.7111.76%
Theft from the person322.64190.91%
Vehicle crime142.22600.00%
Other theft100.97-23.08%
Burglary90.69-18.18%
Shoplifting90.6212.50%
Drugs80.62300.00%
Public order70.56-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.4250.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Robbery20.14-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.14-33.33%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour4010.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences342.780.00%
Other theft132.360.00%
Public order120.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.830.00%
Burglary110.830.00%
Theft from the person110.760.00%
Shoplifting80.760.00%
Robbery70.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.490.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 303 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202460
April 202450
January 202435
December 202331
November 202339
October 202340

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
March 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 202410
January 20248
December 202312
November 202314
October 20232

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20249
March 20241
January 202412
December 20236
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 143 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 20241
May 20243
April 202422
March 20242
January 20246
December 202327
November 202332
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 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202444
July 20241
May 20243
April 202446
January 202457
December 202372
November 202338
October 202334

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20242
January 20245
December 202312
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20241
April 202410
January 20246
December 202317
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 20243
May 20241
April 202421
March 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 202312

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 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
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 2QD 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. Bromley High Street
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    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. High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. B142
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Four Seasons Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Thomas Fyre Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Fairfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Alameda Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Tomlin'S Grove
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Powis Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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