POLYDAMAS CLOSE, E3 2ZA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2ZA

POLYDAMAS CLOSE, E3 2ZA, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.46 per 1,000 population. This E3 2ZA 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 2ZA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2ZA, encompassing approximately 13166 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

E3 2ZA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bow Road (Lu Station) with total crimes: 4
  • Fairfield Road with total crimes: 1
  • Bow Church (Dlr) with total crimes: 1

POLYDAMAS CLOSE, E3 2ZA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 order30.46200.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
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 person30.53-82.35%
Violence and sexual offences30.23-89.29%
Public order10.23-94.44%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3310.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences282.510.00%
Public order182.13350.00%
Theft from the person171.37750.00%
Vehicle crime111.290.00%
Burglary100.84900.00%
Other theft90.760.00%
Drugs50.680.00%
Shoplifting50.380.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

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 order40.61-33.33%
Theft from the person20.30-66.67%
Burglary10.15-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences439.95-20.37%
Anti-social behaviour313.2734.78%
Shoplifting122.35-25.00%
Burglary80.9133.33%
Other theft60.61-57.14%
Public order60.46-45.45%
Theft from the person60.46-76.92%
Vehicle crime50.46-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.3833.33%
Robbery40.30-69.23%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5413.8280.00%
Theft from the person264.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour231.97-37.84%
Shoplifting161.7577.78%
Other theft141.2255.56%
Robbery131.06333.33%
Public order110.99175.00%
Vehicle crime90.8480.00%
Burglary60.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.46-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.230.00%
Drugs20.23-60.00%
Other crime20.15100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3711.24-9.76%
Violence and sexual offences302.81-14.29%
Theft from the person262.28136.36%
Other theft91.970.00%
Burglary90.6828.57%
Shoplifting90.6812.50%
Vehicle crime50.68150.00%
Drugs50.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.38-63.64%
Public order40.30-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.300.00%
Robbery30.23-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.23-25.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4110.9446.43%
Violence and sexual offences353.119.38%
Theft from the person112.6637.50%
Criminal damage and arson110.84266.67%
Other theft90.84-35.71%
Public order90.68-43.75%
Shoplifting80.680.00%
Burglary70.6116.67%
Robbery50.5366.67%
Bicycle theft40.38300.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-60.00%
Drugs20.15100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.57-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour282.43-12.50%
Public order162.1377.78%
Other theft141.220.00%
Theft from the person81.06700.00%
Shoplifting80.61300.00%
Burglary60.61-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.46-37.50%
Robbery30.38-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.23-40.00%
Drugs10.23-83.33%
Other crime10.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-50.00%

In August 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 offences3810.105.56%
Anti-social behaviour322.893.23%
Other theft142.437.69%
Burglary101.060.00%
Public order90.76-30.77%
Vehicle crime80.68-33.33%
Drugs60.61-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.46-16.67%
Robbery50.38150.00%
Bicycle theft20.38-33.33%
Shoplifting20.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.15-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.730.00%
Other theft132.350.00%
Public order130.990.00%
Vehicle crime120.990.00%
Burglary100.910.00%
Drugs100.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.760.00%
Theft from the person40.460.00%
Shoplifting40.300.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20249
January 20246
December 202314
November 20239
October 20239
September 202314
August 202314
July 202313

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 202418
March 20244
January 20246
December 202311
November 20234
October 20239
September 202316
August 20239
July 202313

A total of 105 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 202417
March 20242
January 20246
December 202326
November 202326
October 202311
September 20238
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 202428
January 202443
December 202354
November 202330
October 202335
September 202332
August 202338
July 202336

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202433
January 202431
December 202323
November 202337
October 202341
September 202328
August 202332
July 202331

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235
August 20238
July 202312

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231
August 20236
July 202310

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
March 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237
September 20236
August 202310
July 202310

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 202311
September 20233
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 202313
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202412
December 202316
November 20239
October 20238
September 20238
August 20232
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Bow Road (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fairfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bow Church (Dlr)
    Total1
    Public order1