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

Overview of Crime in E3 3UD

NICHOLSON SQUARE, E3 3UD, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 134 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.76 per 1,000 population. This E3 3UD 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 3UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 3UD, encompassing approximately 6158 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (94.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

E3 3UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Brewery Road with total crimes: 12
  • Payne Road with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10

NICHOLSON SQUARE, E3 3UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.7694.44%
Anti-social behaviour265.68-18.75%
Theft from the person184.22-25.00%
Robbery102.92233.33%
Vehicle crime91.62800.00%
Other theft71.4675.00%
Drugs71.14250.00%
Burglary61.1450.00%
Shoplifting50.97-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.810.00%
Bicycle theft30.810.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Public order10.32-85.71%

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 behaviour3217.370.00%
Theft from the person245.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.901700.00%
Public order72.920.00%
Shoplifting61.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.970.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Burglary40.650.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

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 order10.32-87.50%
Theft from the person10.16-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3216.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.200.00%
Public order84.060.00%
Theft from the person81.30100.00%
Other theft71.300.00%
Burglary61.140.00%
Drugs40.970.00%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Shoplifting30.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Robbery20.320.00%

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 person40.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%

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 behaviour1912.025.56%
Violence and sexual offences143.08-36.36%
Burglary92.2750.00%
Drugs61.4650.00%
Other theft60.97-50.00%
Shoplifting60.97-14.29%
Vehicle crime30.97-75.00%
Theft from the person30.49-40.00%
Robbery20.49-50.00%
Public order20.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.32100.00%

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 offences2216.24-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour183.57-21.74%
Other theft122.9250.00%
Vehicle crime121.9533.33%
Shoplifting71.95250.00%
Burglary61.1420.00%
Theft from the person50.97-77.27%
Drugs40.81-20.00%
Robbery40.6533.33%
Public order40.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

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 offences2318.199.52%
Anti-social behaviour233.7321.05%
Theft from the person223.73450.00%
Vehicle crime93.57-30.77%
Other theft81.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.3020.00%
Burglary50.970.00%
Drugs50.8125.00%
Public order40.81-20.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Shoplifting20.49-75.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.410.00%
Vehicle crime133.080.00%
Other theft122.110.00%
Shoplifting81.950.00%
Burglary51.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.810.00%
Public order50.810.00%
Theft from the person40.810.00%
Drugs40.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202432
April 202432
January 202419
December 202318
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202418
July 20241
April 202425
January 202414
December 202322
November 202323
October 202321

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

A total of 89 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
May 20241
April 20248
March 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 202322
October 20234

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 202312
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Old Brewery Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Payne Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bromley High Street
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bruce Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Three Mill Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hancock Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hunt'S Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Maltings Close
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. William Guy Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 13. Alameda Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Powis Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Talwin Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Patrick Connolly Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Pintle Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Arrow Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Leonard'S Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Cook'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Bromley-By-Bow
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Grace Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Culvert Drive
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Washington Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Edgar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Carpet Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Grace Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Bolinder Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Priory Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Leggatt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1