E3 2ZT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2ZT

E3 2ZT, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.29 per 1,000 population. This E3 2ZT 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 2ZT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2ZT, encompassing approximately 14177 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (13.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-38.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)

E3 2ZT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merchant Street with total crimes: 19
  • Libra Road with total crimes: 12
  • Usher Road with total crimes: 8

E3 2ZT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4111.2913.89%
Anti-social behaviour312.89-38.00%
Theft from the person152.1925.00%
Vehicle crime121.06200.00%
Shoplifting120.8571.43%
Public order120.8533.33%
Other theft90.8528.57%
Drugs90.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.63-12.50%
Burglary40.49100.00%
Robbery30.28-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5010.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.533500.00%
Theft from the person122.541100.00%
Public order90.85800.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.630.00%
Other theft70.56600.00%
Shoplifting70.490.00%
Vehicle crime40.490.00%
Robbery40.280.00%
Drugs30.280.00%
Burglary20.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.07-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.070.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.35-70.00%
Public order10.21-93.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.07-97.83%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4610.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour283.240.00%
Public order151.981400.00%
Vehicle crime131.060.00%
Other theft120.920.00%
Theft from the person100.85400.00%
Bicycle theft60.710.00%
Burglary50.42400.00%
Drugs30.350.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.35-77.78%
Burglary10.14-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.07-88.89%
Public order10.07-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences438.53-32.81%
Anti-social behaviour113.03-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson90.780.00%
Shoplifting90.63800.00%
Other theft90.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime90.63-30.77%
Burglary90.63-10.00%
Theft from the person90.63-64.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Public order30.21-70.00%
Robbery30.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.21-50.00%
Other crime20.14100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6412.8448.84%
Theft from the person254.5138.89%
Anti-social behaviour211.76-38.24%
Vehicle crime131.480.00%
Other theft120.9233.33%
Burglary100.8542.86%
Public order100.71-37.50%
Robbery90.7180.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.6350.00%
Bicycle theft40.63-20.00%
Drugs30.28-25.00%
Shoplifting10.21-90.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.13-14.00%
Anti-social behaviour343.03-29.17%
Theft from the person182.4080.00%
Public order161.27100.00%
Vehicle crime131.1318.18%
Shoplifting100.9225.00%
Other theft90.7180.00%
Burglary70.63-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson60.49-50.00%
Robbery50.42-44.44%
Bicycle theft50.35-16.67%
Drugs40.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5012.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour483.530.00%
Burglary133.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.920.00%
Vehicle crime110.850.00%
Theft from the person100.780.00%
Robbery90.710.00%
Shoplifting80.630.00%
Public order80.560.00%
Bicycle theft60.560.00%
Other theft50.420.00%
Drugs20.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 105 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 20241
May 20243
April 202410
March 20242
January 20249
December 202325
November 202318
October 202310

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202436
July 20241
May 20241
April 202446
January 202443
December 202364
November 202343
October 202350

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202450
April 202428
January 202411
December 202321
November 202334
October 202348

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 202413
January 20249
December 202313
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20241
April 202412
January 20249
December 202312
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20242
January 20249
December 20231
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 202415
March 20241
January 20243
December 202310
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20241
March 20241
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Merchant Street
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Libra Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs2
  • 3. Usher Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 4. St Clements Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Bow Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harley Grove
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hewison Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Anglo Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 9. Sutherland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Springwood Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Four Seasons Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Morville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Antill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Coborn Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Alfred Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Ewart Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Balmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Coborn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mccullum Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. St Stephen'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. William Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Ford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Arbery Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 25. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Saxon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Tredegar Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Alloway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. College Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Mornington Grove
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1