ALPHABET SQUARE, E3 3RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 3RT

ALPHABET SQUARE, E3 3RT, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.02 per 1,000 population. This E3 3RT 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 3RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 3RT, encompassing approximately 9489 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-29.51% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)

E3 3RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • B140 with total crimes: 9
  • Cotall Street with total crimes: 9
  • Thomas Road with total crimes: 9

ALPHABET SQUARE, E3 3RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4316.02-29.51%
Violence and sexual offences304.53-28.57%
Vehicle crime183.16125.00%
Theft from the person121.90200.00%
Other theft111.26266.67%
Burglary91.1650.00%
Public order70.9540.00%
Robbery60.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6325.00%
Other crime40.5333.33%
Drugs30.42-40.00%
Shoplifting20.32100.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6115.91103.33%
Violence and sexual offences426.43-12.50%
Vehicle crime84.43-52.94%
Robbery80.84700.00%
Burglary60.840.00%
Drugs50.6366.67%
Public order50.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.530.00%
Theft from the person40.42100.00%
Other crime30.42200.00%
Other theft30.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.11-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4813.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour305.060.00%
Vehicle crime173.160.00%
Other theft91.790.00%
Shoplifting80.950.00%
Burglary60.840.00%
Public order50.630.00%
Drugs30.53200.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Theft from the person20.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.11-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4514.449.76%
Anti-social behaviour354.7459.09%
Burglary103.6942.86%
Criminal damage and arson91.0528.57%
Other theft90.9550.00%
Public order70.9575.00%
Robbery60.74500.00%
Vehicle crime60.63-40.00%
Drugs50.630.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4111.38-28.07%
Anti-social behaviour224.32-38.89%
Vehicle crime102.32-41.18%
Burglary71.05-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson70.7440.00%
Other theft60.74-33.33%
Drugs50.63-58.33%
Public order40.530.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Theft from the person10.32-66.67%
Robbery10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5716.9729.55%
Anti-social behaviour366.01-5.26%
Vehicle crime173.79-10.53%
Drugs121.79100.00%
Burglary91.2612.50%
Other theft90.95-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson50.950.00%
Public order40.53-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.4250.00%
Theft from the person30.32200.00%
Other crime30.32-25.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Robbery10.21-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4415.91-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour384.64-25.49%
Vehicle crime194.0046.15%
Other theft112.00120.00%
Public order91.16-30.77%
Burglary80.95-33.33%
Drugs60.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.63-50.00%
Other crime40.53300.00%
Robbery40.42300.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5116.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences465.370.00%
Vehicle crime134.850.00%
Public order131.370.00%
Burglary121.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.260.00%
Other theft51.050.00%
Drugs40.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 44.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202442
April 202448
January 202445
December 202341
November 202357
October 202344
September 202346

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
April 202417
January 20246
December 202310
November 202317
October 202319
September 202313

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 316 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202461
April 202430
January 202435
December 202322
November 202336
October 202338
September 202351

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20246
January 202410
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 202312
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20248
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B140
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Cotall Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Thomas Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Pioneer Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Chiltern Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Carron Close
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tidey Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Brabazon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ursula Gould Way
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lindfield Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Celandine Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Belton Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Compton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 16. Brock Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Blackthorn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Barchester Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Ellesmere Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bartlett Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Burgess Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Geoff Cade Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Furze Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Balladier Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Glaucus Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Maddams Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Fern Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Knapp Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Fawe Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Chadbourn Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2