E3 2TU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2TU

E3 2TU, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 156 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.65 per 1,000 population. This E3 2TU 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 2TU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2TU, encompassing approximately 12333 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-17.31% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (15.62% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

E3 2TU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bow Church with total crimes: 18
  • Bow Road with total crimes: 16
  • Old Brewery Road with total crimes: 12

E3 2TU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4312.65-17.31%
Violence and sexual offences373.4915.62%
Theft from the person153.00-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.2225.00%
Vehicle crime100.81400.00%
Drugs90.81200.00%
Other theft80.7314.29%
Public order70.65-50.00%
Robbery60.570.00%
Burglary50.49-28.57%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Other crime20.16100.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.08-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5212.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.223100.00%
Theft from the person202.591900.00%
Public order141.62366.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.140.00%
Other theft70.65600.00%
Burglary70.570.00%
Robbery60.570.00%
Drugs30.490.00%
Shoplifting30.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

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 order30.49200.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.08-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-66.67%

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 person30.57-84.21%
Violence and sexual offences30.24-89.66%
Public order10.24-94.44%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4312.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences293.490.00%
Theft from the person192.35850.00%
Public order181.54350.00%
Other theft91.460.00%
Burglary90.73800.00%
Vehicle crime80.730.00%
Drugs60.650.00%
Shoplifting50.490.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

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 order40.65-20.00%
Theft from the person20.32-66.67%
Burglary10.16-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4511.59-2.17%
Anti-social behaviour363.659.09%
Burglary112.9283.33%
Shoplifting110.89-31.25%
Other theft60.89-53.85%
Theft from the person60.49-76.92%
Drugs60.49100.00%
Vehicle crime50.49-44.44%
Public order50.41-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.4133.33%
Robbery40.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.32-25.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4614.5921.05%
Anti-social behaviour333.733.12%
Theft from the person262.68-18.75%
Shoplifting162.1177.78%
Other theft131.3044.44%
Robbery121.05300.00%
Vehicle crime90.9712.50%
Burglary60.73-33.33%
Public order60.4920.00%
Bicycle theft40.49100.00%
Drugs30.32-62.50%
Other crime30.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.24-40.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.3040.74%
Anti-social behaviour323.08-5.88%
Theft from the person322.59190.91%
Shoplifting92.5912.50%
Burglary90.73-18.18%
Other theft90.73-18.18%
Vehicle crime80.73300.00%
Drugs80.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.65-54.55%
Public order50.41-54.55%
Possession of weapons30.4150.00%
Robbery30.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.24100.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3411.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences272.760.00%
Theft from the person112.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.890.00%
Public order110.890.00%
Burglary110.890.00%
Other theft110.890.00%
Shoplifting80.890.00%
Robbery60.650.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20249
March 20241
January 202411
December 20236
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202452
April 202443
January 202436
December 202333
November 202332
October 202334

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
April 20249
January 20246
December 202313
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 135 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 20241
May 20243
April 202419
March 20242
January 20246
December 202326
November 202332
October 202311

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202432
July 20241
May 20243
April 202429
January 202445
December 202346
November 202338
October 202327

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
November 20233
October 20232

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20243
May 20241
April 202418
March 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20242
January 20244
December 202312
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
January 202411
December 202316
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bow Church
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bow Road
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Old Brewery Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Payne Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Campbell Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bromley High Street
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bruce Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Springwood Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B142
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Mornington Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Arrow Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cook'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Addington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Brymay Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Edgar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Douro Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Morville Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Paton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Hartfield Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1