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

Overview of Crime in E3 3LU

EMPSON STREET, E3 3LU, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.56 per 1,000 population. This E3 3LU 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 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 3LU, encompassing approximately 8677 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (70.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Robbery: (14) incidents (1300.00% increase)

E3 3LU 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 3LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.5670.59%
Anti-social behaviour173.346.25%
Robbery141.961300.00%
Vehicle crime91.6180.00%
Theft from the person91.04-50.00%
Drugs81.04300.00%
Other theft70.92133.33%
Shoplifting60.810.00%
Public order40.69-20.00%
Burglary20.46-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.23-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person189.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.071600.00%
Anti-social behaviour161.960.00%
Shoplifting61.840.00%
Public order50.69400.00%
Vehicle crime50.580.00%
Burglary50.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Other theft30.350.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

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 order10.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.120.00%

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 theft10.46-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-96.43%
Public order10.12-87.50%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.230.00%
Vehicle crime122.190.00%
Burglary101.380.00%
Other theft101.150.00%
Public order81.150.00%
Robbery40.920.00%
Other crime30.460.00%
Shoplifting30.350.00%
Theft from the person10.35-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

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 person40.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.3352.94%
Burglary93.0028.57%
Anti-social behaviour91.04-10.00%
Vehicle crime91.0480.00%
Other theft71.04-22.22%
Public order50.810.00%
Drugs40.5833.33%
Robbery30.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.35-57.14%
Theft from the person30.350.00%
Shoplifting20.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.76-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour101.96-41.18%
Other theft91.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0440.00%
Burglary70.8116.67%
Public order50.81-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.5866.67%
Robbery40.58-50.00%
Theft from the person30.46-70.00%
Shoplifting30.3550.00%
Drugs30.3550.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.83-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour172.5488.89%
Theft from the person101.9625.00%
Other theft91.15-18.18%
Public order81.0460.00%
Robbery80.9233.33%
Burglary60.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.69-28.57%
Vehicle crime30.58-75.00%
Drugs20.35-66.67%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.290.00%
Vehicle crime123.230.00%
Other theft111.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.270.00%
Theft from the person81.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.920.00%
Drugs60.810.00%
Robbery60.690.00%
Public order50.690.00%
Burglary30.580.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202417
July 20241
May 20241
April 202428
January 202426
December 202317
November 202322
October 202328

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202419
January 20249
December 202310
November 202317
October 20239

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
May 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202412
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 202410
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 3LU 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. Empson Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Devons Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 6. Everest Place
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Gillender Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Maltings Close
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Mallory Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. William Guy Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 12. Hannaford Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 13. Talwin Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Patrick Connolly Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 15. Bromley-By-Bow
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Towcester Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Celtic Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tibbatt'S Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Purdy Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grace Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Devas Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Reeves Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Grace Place
    Total1
    Robbery1