OXLEY SQUARE, E3 3GS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 3GS

OXLEY SQUARE, E3 3GS, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.31 per 1,000 population. This E3 3GS 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 3GS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 3GS, encompassing approximately 10806 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)

E3 3GS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harston Walk with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Twelvetrees Crescent with total crimes: 9

OXLEY SQUARE, E3 3GS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.31111.11%
Anti-social behaviour193.52-20.83%
Theft from the person161.76-15.79%
Robbery161.480.00%
Vehicle crime101.48100.00%
Drugs90.93350.00%
Other theft80.83166.67%
Shoplifting70.7416.67%
Public order40.65-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.370.00%
Burglary20.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour248.790.00%
Theft from the person192.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences181.761700.00%
Public order71.67600.00%
Burglary60.650.00%
Shoplifting60.560.00%
Vehicle crime50.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.460.00%
Other theft30.280.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Other crime20.190.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.090.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.37-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.97%
Public order10.09-87.50%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.050.00%
Vehicle crime111.940.00%
Burglary101.020.00%
Other theft100.930.00%
Public order80.930.00%
Robbery40.740.00%
Other crime30.370.00%
Shoplifting30.280.00%
Theft from the person20.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.7019.05%
Burglary142.3155.56%
Anti-social behaviour131.3030.00%
Vehicle crime101.200.00%
Other theft80.93-20.00%
Drugs40.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.37-42.86%
Shoplifting40.37-42.86%
Theft from the person40.3733.33%
Robbery30.37-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.28200.00%
Public order20.28-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.51-12.50%
Other theft101.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.93-44.44%
Vehicle crime100.9325.00%
Burglary90.9380.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.83-12.50%
Shoplifting70.65133.33%
Public order50.65-37.50%
Robbery40.46-42.86%
Theft from the person30.37-78.57%
Drugs30.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.994.35%
Anti-social behaviour182.2280.00%
Theft from the person141.67133.33%
Other theft81.30-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson80.7460.00%
Public order80.7414.29%
Vehicle crime80.74-52.94%
Robbery70.7416.67%
Burglary50.6525.00%
Drugs30.46-50.00%
Shoplifting30.28-62.50%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.990.00%
Vehicle crime172.130.00%
Other theft131.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.200.00%
Shoplifting80.930.00%
Public order70.740.00%
Drugs60.650.00%
Theft from the person60.560.00%
Robbery60.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.560.00%
Burglary40.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202418
July 20241
May 20241
April 202433
January 202425
December 202321
November 202324
October 202323

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202424
April 202421
January 202413
December 202310
November 202318
October 202310

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
May 20241
April 202410
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202411
January 202410
December 202310
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 202410
January 202414
December 20239
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 3GS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harston Walk
    Total11
    Drugs4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Twelvetrees Crescent
    Total9
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bruce Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Empson Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Devons Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 7. Hancock Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Gillender Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Maltings Close
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Mallory Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. William Guy Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 13. Hannaford Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 14. Powis Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Talwin Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Patrick Connolly Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Pintle Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Arrow Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Leonard'S Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Bromley-By-Bow
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Towcester Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 22. Tibbatt'S Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Purdy Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Grace Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 25. Culvert Drive
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Washington Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Edgar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Devas Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Reeves Road
    Total1
    Other theft1