EMPSON STREET, E3 3LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 3LJ

EMPSON STREET, E3 3LJ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 164 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.00 per 1,000 population. This E3 3LJ 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 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 3LJ, encompassing approximately 13671 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)

E3 3LJ 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

EMPSON STREET, E3 3LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4512.0080.00%
Anti-social behaviour263.29-10.34%
Vehicle crime151.9087.50%
Robbery151.10275.00%
Other theft121.10140.00%
Theft from the person120.88-33.33%
Drugs100.88233.33%
Burglary80.7360.00%
Public order80.5933.33%
Shoplifting70.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour298.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences252.122400.00%
Theft from the person181.830.00%
Vehicle crime81.320.00%
Shoplifting70.590.00%
Public order60.51500.00%
Other theft50.440.00%
Burglary50.370.00%
Robbery40.370.00%
Drugs30.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.220.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

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 order10.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.070.00%

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 theft10.29-93.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.07-97.73%
Public order10.07-91.67%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4411.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour333.220.00%
Other theft152.410.00%
Vehicle crime151.100.00%
Public order121.100.00%
Burglary110.880.00%
Shoplifting80.800.00%
Robbery40.590.00%
Other crime40.290.00%
Drugs30.290.00%
Theft from the person10.22-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

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 person40.3733.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences388.2722.58%
Anti-social behaviour172.78-10.53%
Burglary121.2450.00%
Vehicle crime100.8866.67%
Other theft90.73-25.00%
Public order70.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.51-44.44%
Drugs50.37-28.57%
Robbery40.370.00%
Theft from the person30.290.00%
Shoplifting20.22-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.15-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.41-36.73%
Anti-social behaviour192.27-29.63%
Other theft121.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.8828.57%
Burglary80.6633.33%
Drugs70.5940.00%
Public order70.51-36.36%
Vehicle crime60.51-33.33%
Robbery40.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.29200.00%
Theft from the person30.22-72.73%
Shoplifting30.2250.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4911.0416.67%
Anti-social behaviour273.5868.75%
Other theft121.97-20.00%
Public order110.8810.00%
Theft from the person110.8022.22%
Vehicle crime90.80-55.00%
Robbery80.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.59-30.00%
Burglary60.51-40.00%
Drugs50.44-50.00%
Other crime30.370.00%
Shoplifting20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4211.630.00%
Vehicle crime203.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour161.460.00%
Other theft151.170.00%
Public order101.100.00%
Burglary100.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.730.00%
Drugs100.730.00%
Theft from the person90.730.00%
Robbery80.660.00%
Other crime30.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%
Shoplifting20.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202429
April 202433
January 202417
December 202319
November 202327
October 202316

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202411
January 202412
December 20238
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
May 20241
April 202415
January 20249
December 202312
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202425
July 20241
May 20241
April 202444
January 202438
December 202331
November 202349
October 202342

A total of 62 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 202415
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 202320

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 202412
January 20247
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 3LJ 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. Yeo Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Violet Road
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Campbell Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bruce Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Empson Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Devons Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 10. Everest Place
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Chiltern Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 13. Gillender Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Maltings Close
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Mallory Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. William Guy Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 17. Hannaford Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 18. Brock Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Blackthorn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Bromley-By-Bow
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Towcester Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 25. Celtic Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Glaucus Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Maddams Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Swaton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Tibbatt'S Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Purdy Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1