E3 3SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 3SS

E3 3SS, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 203 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.13 per 1,000 population. This E3 3SS 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 3SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 3SS, encompassing approximately 14362 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-5.66% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)

E3 3SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merchant Street with total crimes: 19
  • Bow Church with total crimes: 18
  • Bow Road with total crimes: 16

E3 3SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5714.1318.75%
Anti-social behaviour503.97-5.66%
Theft from the person173.48-15.00%
Vehicle crime161.18700.00%
Drugs121.11200.00%
Other theft100.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.7011.11%
Public order90.70-50.00%
Robbery80.630.00%
Burglary50.56-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.35300.00%
Shoplifting30.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5312.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences483.694700.00%
Theft from the person203.341900.00%
Public order181.39500.00%
Other theft101.25900.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.700.00%
Robbery80.630.00%
Burglary70.560.00%
Drugs40.490.00%
Shoplifting30.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order30.42200.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.07-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.07-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.49-84.21%
Violence and sexual offences30.21-93.88%
Public order10.21-95.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour463.410.00%
Public order203.20400.00%
Theft from the person191.39850.00%
Other theft131.320.00%
Burglary100.91900.00%
Vehicle crime90.700.00%
Shoplifting50.630.00%
Drugs40.350.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order40.56-33.33%
Theft from the person20.28-71.43%
Burglary10.14-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.07-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5110.79-21.54%
Anti-social behaviour323.5510.34%
Vehicle crime112.2310.00%
Shoplifting110.77-31.25%
Other theft90.77-43.75%
Burglary80.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.56-12.50%
Theft from the person70.49-74.07%
Public order60.49-25.00%
Robbery50.42-61.54%
Drugs50.3525.00%
Bicycle theft20.35-50.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6514.4847.73%
Anti-social behaviour294.53-3.33%
Theft from the person272.02-15.62%
Other theft161.886.67%
Shoplifting161.1177.78%
Robbery131.11333.33%
Vehicle crime100.91-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.7033.33%
Public order80.560.00%
Drugs40.56-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.2833.33%
Burglary40.28-55.56%
Other crime30.2850.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4412.6715.79%
Theft from the person323.06166.67%
Anti-social behaviour302.23-14.29%
Other theft152.097.14%
Vehicle crime121.04100.00%
Burglary90.84-10.00%
Shoplifting90.6312.50%
Public order80.63-42.86%
Drugs70.56133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.49-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Robbery30.21-57.14%
Other crime20.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour352.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.440.00%
Public order141.040.00%
Other theft140.970.00%
Theft from the person120.970.00%
Burglary100.840.00%
Shoplifting80.700.00%
Robbery70.560.00%
Vehicle crime60.490.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Bicycle theft30.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20242
April 20249
January 202411
December 202310
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202448
July 20241
May 20243
April 202449
January 202451
December 202365
November 202344
October 202338

A total of 275 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202453
April 202446
January 202432
December 202329
November 202330
October 202335

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20241
April 202413
January 20249
December 202316
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20242
January 20245
December 202313
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
March 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 20243
May 20241
April 202420
March 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
January 202411
December 202316
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 202410
March 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 140 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 20241
May 20243
April 202419
March 20242
January 20247
December 202327
November 202332
October 202312

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Merchant Street
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bow Church
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bow Road
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Wellington Way
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 5. Old Brewery Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Payne Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Campbell Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bromley High Street
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bruce Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Harley Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Springwood Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Mornington Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Alfred Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Baldock Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 16. Ridgdale Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Trevithick Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rainhill Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Thomas Fyre Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Fairfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Alameda Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Tomlin'S Grove
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Powis Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Talwin Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Patrick Connolly Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 26. Arrow Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Swaton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Tibbatt'S Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Purdy Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Eleanor Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1