E3 3GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 3GH

E3 3GH, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 191 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.69 per 1,000 population. This E3 3GH 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 3GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 3GH, encompassing approximately 15054 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E3 3GH area, explore the E3 3GH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-26.79% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)

E3 3GH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merchant Street with total crimes: 19
  • Bow Church with total crimes: 18
  • Bow Road with total crimes: 16

E3 3GH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5512.6925.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.65-26.79%
Vehicle crime162.72220.00%
Theft from the person151.06-25.00%
Public order121.00-29.41%
Other theft110.8037.50%
Criminal damage and arson90.7312.50%
Drugs80.60166.67%
Robbery80.5314.29%
Burglary70.53-12.50%
Shoplifting40.4633.33%
Bicycle theft30.27200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5612.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences443.724300.00%
Theft from the person202.921900.00%
Public order171.33466.67%
Burglary81.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.530.00%
Other theft80.53700.00%
Robbery70.530.00%
Vehicle crime50.460.00%
Drugs30.330.00%
Shoplifting30.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

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 order30.40200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.07-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.07-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.60-91.30%
Theft from the person30.27-84.21%
Other theft10.20-92.31%
Public order10.07-94.74%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4611.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour453.060.00%
Theft from the person192.99850.00%
Public order191.26375.00%
Other theft131.260.00%
Burglary100.86900.00%
Vehicle crime70.660.00%
Drugs60.460.00%
Shoplifting50.400.00%
Robbery40.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Other crime10.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

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 order40.53-50.00%
Theft from the person20.27-71.43%
Burglary10.13-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.07-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4310.56-20.37%
Anti-social behaviour352.8645.83%
Vehicle crime132.3262.50%
Criminal damage and arson100.8625.00%
Shoplifting100.66-37.50%
Burglary90.66200.00%
Public order80.60-11.11%
Other theft80.53-33.33%
Drugs70.5316.67%
Theft from the person70.46-74.07%
Robbery60.46-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.40-60.00%
Other crime10.13-66.67%

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 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5412.421.89%
Theft from the person273.59-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour241.794.35%
Shoplifting161.5977.78%
Other theft121.06-14.29%
Robbery100.80233.33%
Public order90.6628.57%
Vehicle crime80.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.530.00%
Drugs60.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft50.4066.67%
Other crime30.33-25.00%
Burglary30.20-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5312.0951.43%
Theft from the person293.52141.67%
Anti-social behaviour231.93-32.35%
Other theft141.5327.27%
Vehicle crime120.9333.33%
Drugs90.8028.57%
Shoplifting90.6012.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.60-33.33%
Burglary70.5316.67%
Public order70.46-41.67%
Other crime40.4633.33%
Bicycle theft30.270.00%
Robbery30.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour342.320.00%
Public order122.260.00%
Theft from the person120.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.800.00%
Other theft110.800.00%
Vehicle crime90.730.00%
Shoplifting80.600.00%
Drugs70.530.00%
Burglary60.460.00%
Robbery60.400.00%
Bicycle theft30.400.00%
Other crime30.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 202410
March 20241
January 20249
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 20243
May 20241
April 202419
March 20244
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 20247
January 202413
December 20238
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202444
July 20241
May 20244
April 202446
January 202443
December 202354
November 202353
October 202335

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202456
April 202445
January 202435
December 202324
November 202323
October 202334

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 202413
January 20248
December 202312
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20241
March 20241
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 202410
December 202316
November 20239
October 20238

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 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 20241
May 20243
April 202419
March 20242
January 20247
December 202327
November 202329
October 202312

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 3GH 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. Bow Church
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bow Road
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Wellington Way
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 5. Old Brewery Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Campbell Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bromley High Street
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bruce Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Devons Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 10. Chiltern Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Mornington Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Trevithick Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rainhill Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. William Guy Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 16. Hannaford Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 17. Brock Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Alfred Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 19. Tomlin'S Grove
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Powis Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Talwin Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Patrick Connolly Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Arrow Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bromley-By-Bow
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Fern Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 26. Swaton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Knapp Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Tibbatt'S Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Purdy Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Eleanor Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1