NICHOLSON SQUARE, E3 3UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 3UB

NICHOLSON SQUARE, E3 3UB, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.78 per 1,000 population. This E3 3UB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E3 postcode area, which has experienced 806 crimes and a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E3 3UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 3UB, encompassing approximately 6016 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (1700.00% increase)

E3 3UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Brewery Road with total crimes: 16
  • Bromley High Street with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10

NICHOLSON SQUARE, E3 3UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3217.780.00%
Theft from the person245.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.991700.00%
Public order72.990.00%
Shoplifting61.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.000.00%
Other theft40.830.00%
Burglary40.660.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.170.00%

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 order10.33-87.50%
Theft from the person10.17-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3217.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences265.320.00%
Public order84.320.00%
Theft from the person81.33100.00%
Other theft71.330.00%
Burglary61.160.00%
Drugs41.000.00%
Vehicle crime40.660.00%
Other crime30.660.00%
Shoplifting30.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Robbery20.330.00%

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 person40.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.305.56%
Violence and sexual offences143.16-36.36%
Burglary92.3350.00%
Drugs61.5050.00%
Other theft61.00-50.00%
Shoplifting61.00-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.00-75.00%
Theft from the person30.50-40.00%
Robbery20.50-50.00%
Public order20.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.62-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour183.66-21.74%
Other theft122.9950.00%
Vehicle crime121.9933.33%
Shoplifting71.99250.00%
Burglary61.1620.00%
Theft from the person51.00-77.27%
Drugs40.83-20.00%
Robbery40.6633.33%
Public order40.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.624.55%
Anti-social behaviour233.8221.05%
Theft from the person223.82450.00%
Vehicle crime93.66-30.77%
Other theft81.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.3320.00%
Burglary51.000.00%
Drugs50.8325.00%
Public order40.83-20.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Shoplifting20.50-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.6222.22%
Anti-social behaviour193.66-36.67%
Vehicle crime133.1662.50%
Other theft122.1671.43%
Shoplifting81.99-27.27%
Burglary51.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.83-44.44%
Public order50.83-54.55%
Theft from the person40.83-50.00%
Drugs40.66100.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3019.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.990.00%
Public order112.990.00%
Shoplifting111.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.830.00%
Vehicle crime81.500.00%
Theft from the person81.330.00%
Other theft71.330.00%
Robbery61.160.00%
Burglary51.000.00%
Drugs20.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20247
January 20246
December 202312
November 20238
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
April 202432
January 202419
December 202318
November 202323
October 202319
September 202330

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
September 20236

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
May 20241
April 20248
March 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 202322
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20241
April 202426
January 202414
December 202322
November 202323
October 202322
September 202318

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
May 20241
April 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 202312
November 20239
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Old Brewery Road
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Bromley High Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Payne Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Bromley-By-Bow
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hunt'S Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Talwin Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Patrick Connolly Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 10. Hancock Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 11. Cook'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Alameda Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Grace Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Arrow Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Maltings Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Powis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Bromley By Bow (Lu Station)
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Cloud Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 19. Bruce Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. William Guy Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Culvert Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Pintle Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. St Leonard'S Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Priory Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. High Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Bisson Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Copperworks Wharf
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Riverside Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Three Mill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1