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

Overview of Crime in E3 3LY

EMPSON STREET, E3 3LY, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.36 per 1,000 population. This E3 3LY 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 3LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 3LY, encompassing approximately 10035 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (65.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Robbery: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)

E3 3LY 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 3LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.3665.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.29-19.05%
Robbery141.69600.00%
Theft from the person101.40-44.44%
Vehicle crime101.00100.00%
Drugs91.00200.00%
Other theft80.90166.67%
Shoplifting70.800.00%
Burglary60.7020.00%
Public order60.6020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour219.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.091900.00%
Theft from the person181.990.00%
Shoplifting71.790.00%
Public order50.70400.00%
Vehicle crime50.500.00%
Burglary50.500.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.300.00%
Other theft30.300.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Other crime20.200.00%

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 order10.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.100.00%

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 theft10.40-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.88%
Public order10.10-87.50%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.190.00%
Vehicle crime122.190.00%
Other theft111.200.00%
Burglary101.100.00%
Public order81.000.00%
Robbery40.800.00%
Other crime30.400.00%
Shoplifting30.300.00%
Theft from the person10.30-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

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 person40.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.4755.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.0920.00%
Burglary101.2042.86%
Vehicle crime91.0050.00%
Other theft80.90-11.11%
Public order60.8020.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.60-37.50%
Robbery40.500.00%
Drugs40.400.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Shoplifting20.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.17-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour101.99-44.44%
Other theft91.00-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.9033.33%
Burglary70.8016.67%
Vehicle crime60.70100.00%
Public order50.60-37.50%
Robbery40.50-50.00%
Drugs40.40100.00%
Theft from the person30.40-70.00%
Shoplifting30.3050.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.863.23%
Anti-social behaviour183.19100.00%
Other theft101.79-28.57%
Theft from the person101.0011.11%
Public order81.0033.33%
Robbery80.8033.33%
Burglary60.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.60-14.29%
Other crime30.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.30-81.25%
Drugs20.30-66.67%
Shoplifting20.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.6624.00%
Vehicle crime163.0977.78%
Other theft141.59100.00%
Theft from the person91.4028.57%
Anti-social behaviour90.90-65.38%
Criminal damage and arson70.90-12.50%
Burglary60.7020.00%
Public order60.60-45.45%
Drugs60.60200.00%
Robbery60.60-14.29%
Other crime30.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Shoplifting20.20-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2611.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences252.590.00%
Public order112.490.00%
Vehicle crime91.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.900.00%
Other theft70.800.00%
Robbery70.700.00%
Theft from the person70.700.00%
Shoplifting60.700.00%
Burglary50.600.00%
Drugs20.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 202410
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
May 20241
April 202411
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 66 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202420
July 20241
May 20241
April 202432
January 202431
December 202320
November 202332
October 202331
September 202325

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
April 202422
January 202412
December 202310
November 202318
October 20239
September 202326

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202412
January 20249
December 20236
November 20233
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 3LY 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. Violet Road
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Everest Place
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Brock Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Powis Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Talwin Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Patrick Connolly Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 18. Bromley-By-Bow
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Towcester Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 20. Celtic Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tibbatt'S Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Purdy Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Grace Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Devas Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Reeves Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Grace Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Daniel Bolt Close
    Total1
    Burglary1