E3 2QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2QL

E3 2QL, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.89 per 1,000 population. This E3 2QL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E3 postcode area, which has experienced 15 crimes and a crime rate of 0.22 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E3 2QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2QL, encompassing approximately 11522 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (3300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

E3 2QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Candy Street with total crimes: 7
  • Wick Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Pancras Way with total crimes: 6

E3 2QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences349.893300.00%
Anti-social behaviour242.950.00%
Other theft122.080.00%
Vehicle crime91.040.00%
Public order90.780.00%
Burglary80.780.00%
Drugs50.690.00%
Bicycle theft50.430.00%
Theft from the person30.430.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.77%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.59-43.64%
Anti-social behaviour212.69-16.00%
Burglary101.82-16.67%
Shoplifting80.8760.00%
Other theft70.69-36.36%
Bicycle theft60.61500.00%
Drugs40.52100.00%
Vehicle crime30.35-82.35%
Criminal damage and arson30.26-70.00%
Public order30.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.26-75.00%
Robbery10.09-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5513.3657.14%
Anti-social behaviour254.77-47.92%
Vehicle crime172.17142.86%
Burglary121.48140.00%
Other theft111.0422.22%
Criminal damage and arson100.950.00%
Public order60.87-33.33%
Shoplifting50.520.00%
Theft from the person40.430.00%
Robbery40.3533.33%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Drugs20.17-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4812.50-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences354.17-31.37%
Criminal damage and arson103.0466.67%
Other theft90.870.00%
Public order90.7812.50%
Vehicle crime70.78-41.67%
Burglary50.61-16.67%
Shoplifting50.43400.00%
Theft from the person40.43-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.350.00%
Robbery30.26-70.00%
Drugs30.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.26-60.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5715.0118.75%
Violence and sexual offences514.9541.67%
Vehicle crime124.43-20.00%
Robbery101.04100.00%
Other theft90.870.00%
Public order80.780.00%
Burglary60.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.52-33.33%
Theft from the person50.52150.00%
Bicycle theft50.430.00%
Drugs30.4350.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4812.419.09%
Violence and sexual offences364.175.88%
Vehicle crime153.1225.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.300.00%
Other theft90.780.00%
Public order80.780.00%
Robbery50.69400.00%
Burglary40.43-33.33%
Shoplifting20.35100.00%
Drugs20.17-50.00%
Theft from the person20.17-33.33%
Other crime20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4411.89-2.22%
Violence and sexual offences343.82-15.00%
Vehicle crime122.950.00%
Other theft91.0412.50%
Criminal damage and arson90.7812.50%
Public order80.780.00%
Burglary60.69-40.00%
Bicycle theft50.5225.00%
Drugs40.43-33.33%
Theft from the person30.35-25.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.09-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4513.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences403.910.00%
Vehicle crime123.470.00%
Burglary101.040.00%
Public order80.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.690.00%
Other theft80.690.00%
Drugs60.690.00%
Theft from the person40.520.00%
Bicycle theft40.350.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 312 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202424
January 202421
December 202325
November 202348
October 202357
September 202348
August 202344
July 202345

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202434
March 20241
January 202431
December 202355
November 202335
October 202351
September 202336
August 202334
July 202340

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 202410
December 202312
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234
August 20236
July 202310

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 20239
September 20239
August 20239
July 20238

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20243
December 202317
November 20237
October 202312
September 202315
August 202312
July 202312

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 202310
November 202310
October 20236
September 20239
August 20239
July 20238

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238
September 20238
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 202310
September 20235
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Candy Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wick Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Pancras Way
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parnell Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Morville Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Libra Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Tamar Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 8. William Place
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Iceland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Anglo Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stafford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Usher Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. St Stephen'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Sutherland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bream Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hadrian Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Four Seasons Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Ruston Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hart Yard
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 23. Ollerton Green
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hornbeam Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mccullum Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Ewart Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Matilda Gardens
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 28. Douro Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Tiber Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lefevre Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1