E3 2TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2TQ

E3 2TQ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 158 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.99 per 1,000 population. This E3 2TQ 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 2TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2TQ, encompassing approximately 9882 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (54.17% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

E3 2TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bow Church with total crimes: 18
  • Old Brewery Road with total crimes: 12
  • Payne Road with total crimes: 11

E3 2TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4515.99-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences374.5554.17%
Theft from the person153.74-28.57%
Vehicle crime111.521000.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.11100.00%
Drugs101.01400.00%
Other theft81.0133.33%
Public order70.81-50.00%
Robbery60.7150.00%
Burglary30.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%
Shoplifting20.20-33.33%
Other crime20.20100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5414.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences245.460.00%
Theft from the person212.430.00%
Public order142.12600.00%
Burglary61.420.00%
Other theft60.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.610.00%
Robbery40.510.00%
Shoplifting30.400.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.20-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4313.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.350.00%
Theft from the person152.830.00%
Public order131.52333.33%
Burglary91.320.00%
Vehicle crime70.910.00%
Other theft50.710.00%
Shoplifting50.510.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order30.30-40.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3913.6639.29%
Violence and sexual offences303.95-18.92%
Burglary143.0455.56%
Shoplifting121.42-40.00%
Vehicle crime71.21-53.33%
Other theft60.71-53.85%
Drugs50.6166.67%
Theft from the person50.51-68.75%
Bicycle theft50.51400.00%
Public order50.5166.67%
Robbery30.51-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3050.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.0927.59%
Anti-social behaviour283.7416.67%
Shoplifting202.83122.22%
Theft from the person162.02-46.67%
Vehicle crime151.6215.38%
Other theft131.528.33%
Robbery101.32233.33%
Burglary91.01-10.00%
Drugs30.91-50.00%
Public order30.30-40.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3015.18900.00%
Violence and sexual offences293.0438.10%
Anti-social behaviour242.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime132.4344.44%
Other theft121.320.00%
Burglary101.2111.11%
Shoplifting91.01-35.71%
Drugs60.91200.00%
Public order50.61-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.51-55.56%
Robbery30.40-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.3050.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3212.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.240.00%
Shoplifting142.120.00%
Other theft121.420.00%
Vehicle crime91.210.00%
Burglary90.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.910.00%
Public order80.910.00%
Robbery40.810.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20245
January 20246
December 202313
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202454
April 202443
January 202439
December 202328
November 202324
October 202332

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 202315
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20242
April 202413
March 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202424
May 20242
April 202428
January 202430
December 202337
November 202329
October 202321

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 105 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
April 202415
January 20245
December 202316
November 202330
October 20233

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 202310
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 202412
December 202320
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20249
January 202414
December 20239
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bow Church
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Old Brewery Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Payne Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bromley High Street
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bow Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bruce Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hancock Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hunt'S Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Springwood Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B142
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Baldock Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 14. Ridgdale Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Trevithick Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rainhill Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Thomas Fyre Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Fairfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Alameda Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tomlin'S Grove
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Powis Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Pintle Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Arrow Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Leonard'S Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Cook'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 26. Addington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Brymay Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Grace Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Culvert Drive
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Washington Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2