E3 3QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 3QW

E3 3QW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.59 per 1,000 population. This E3 3QW 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 3QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 3QW, encompassing approximately 6270 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Robbery: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)

E3 3QW 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

E3 3QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.5968.75%
Anti-social behaviour154.31-11.76%
Robbery152.390.00%
Theft from the person122.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime81.91100.00%
Drugs81.28700.00%
Shoplifting71.2816.67%
Other theft61.12200.00%
Public order30.96-25.00%
Burglary20.48-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1812.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.711500.00%
Shoplifting62.550.00%
Burglary50.960.00%
Public order40.800.00%
Vehicle crime40.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Other theft20.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.160.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.32-83.33%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.190.00%
Vehicle crime102.710.00%
Other theft81.590.00%
Public order61.280.00%
Burglary40.960.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Shoplifting30.480.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

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 person40.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.3227.78%
Vehicle crime83.67-11.11%
Other theft81.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.280.00%
Burglary61.12-25.00%
Shoplifting40.96-42.86%
Theft from the person40.64100.00%
Robbery30.64-25.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-50.00%
Public order10.48-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.4412.50%
Vehicle crime92.8750.00%
Other theft81.44100.00%
Burglary81.28166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.28-50.00%
Shoplifting71.12133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.120.00%
Public order40.96-50.00%
Robbery40.64-42.86%
Drugs30.6450.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Theft from the person20.32-81.82%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.76-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour142.55133.33%
Theft from the person112.23175.00%
Public order81.75100.00%
Robbery71.2816.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.1250.00%
Vehicle crime60.96-45.45%
Other theft40.96-60.00%
Burglary30.64-25.00%
Shoplifting30.48-62.50%
Drugs20.48-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.080.00%
Vehicle crime113.030.00%
Other theft101.750.00%
Shoplifting81.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.280.00%
Robbery60.960.00%
Drugs50.960.00%
Burglary40.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.640.00%
Public order40.640.00%
Theft from the person40.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202416
July 20241
April 202420
January 202423
December 202318
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
April 202417
January 20247
December 20237
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
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 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 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
March 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
May 20241
April 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 3QW 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. Hancock Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Gillender Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Maltings Close
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Mallory Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. William Guy Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 11. Hannaford Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 12. Powis Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Talwin Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Patrick Connolly Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 15. St Leonard'S Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Bromley-By-Bow
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Towcester Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 18. Grace Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Culvert Drive
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Washington Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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