E3 2ZH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2ZH

E3 2ZH, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.51 per 1,000 population. This E3 2ZH 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 2ZH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2ZH, encompassing approximately 11677 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E3 2ZH area, explore the E3 2ZH 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 2ZH 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

E3 2ZH 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 order30.51200.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.09-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-66.67%

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 person30.60-85.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.26-89.29%
Public order10.26-93.75%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4012.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.430.00%
Theft from the person202.40900.00%
Public order161.71300.00%
Burglary101.37900.00%
Vehicle crime90.860.00%
Drugs70.770.00%
Other theft60.600.00%
Shoplifting50.510.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

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 order40.69-20.00%
Theft from the person20.34-66.67%
Burglary10.17-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson10.09-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.88-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour323.34-11.11%
Burglary112.7483.33%
Shoplifting110.94-31.25%
Theft from the person60.94-76.92%
Other theft50.51-61.54%
Public order50.43-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.43-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.3433.33%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%
Robbery30.26-78.57%
Drugs30.2650.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences4515.6773.08%
Anti-social behaviour363.85-7.69%
Theft from the person263.08-7.14%
Shoplifting162.2377.78%
Robbery141.37250.00%
Other theft131.2062.50%
Vehicle crime101.1142.86%
Public order70.8675.00%
Burglary60.60-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.2650.00%
Drugs20.26-50.00%
Other crime20.17100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3912.76-7.14%
Theft from the person283.34154.55%
Violence and sexual offences262.40-7.14%
Burglary112.2357.14%
Shoplifting90.9412.50%
Other theft80.77-11.11%
Vehicle crime70.690.00%
Robbery40.60-20.00%
Drugs40.34300.00%
Public order40.34-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.26-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4211.4816.67%
Violence and sexual offences283.60-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson122.40300.00%
Theft from the person111.0322.22%
Public order90.94-40.00%
Other theft90.77-30.77%
Shoplifting80.770.00%
Burglary70.6916.67%
Robbery50.6066.67%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3611.3016.13%
Violence and sexual offences323.083.23%
Public order152.7466.67%
Other theft131.280.00%
Theft from the person91.11800.00%
Shoplifting80.77300.00%
Burglary60.69-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.51-37.50%
Robbery30.43-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.26-40.00%
Drugs10.26-85.71%
Other crime10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3110.70-29.55%
Violence and sexual offences312.65-3.12%
Other theft132.650.00%
Burglary101.1125.00%
Public order90.86-18.18%
Vehicle crime80.770.00%
Drugs70.69-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson50.600.00%
Robbery50.43150.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.17-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4412.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences323.770.00%
Other theft132.740.00%
Public order111.110.00%
Drugs90.940.00%
Burglary80.770.00%
Vehicle crime80.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.690.00%
Theft from the person40.430.00%
Shoplifting40.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Robbery20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 202313
November 20238
October 20239
September 202313
August 202313
July 202313

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 202416
March 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20239
September 202315
August 20239
July 202311

A total of 111 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 202420
March 20242
January 20246
December 202326
November 202328
October 202311
September 20239
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 202428
January 202439
December 202345
November 202326
October 202328
September 202332
August 202331
July 202332

A total of 300 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202440
January 202432
December 202336
November 202339
October 202342
September 202336
August 202331
July 202344

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20244
December 202310
November 20237
September 20235
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
March 20241
January 202411
December 20236
November 202311
October 20237
September 20236
August 202310
July 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20232

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 202312
September 20233
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 202314
November 20234
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 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202411
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 2ZH 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