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

Overview of Crime in E3 3UE

NICHOLSON SQUARE, E3 3UE, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.55 per 1,000 population. This E3 3UE 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 3UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 3UE, encompassing approximately 6327 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (-29.63% decrease)

E3 3UE 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
  • Harston Walk with total crimes: 11

NICHOLSON SQUARE, E3 3UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4023.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour276.32-18.18%
Theft from the person194.27-29.63%
Robbery113.00266.67%
Drugs111.74266.67%
Vehicle crime91.74350.00%
Other theft81.42100.00%
Shoplifting71.2616.67%
Burglary61.11-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.950.00%
Bicycle theft30.790.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Public order10.32-85.71%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3318.650.00%
Theft from the person275.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.271900.00%
Public order73.160.00%
Burglary71.110.00%
Shoplifting61.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.950.00%
Other theft40.790.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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 order10.32-87.50%
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 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3217.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences305.060.00%
Public order84.740.00%
Theft from the person81.26100.00%
Other theft81.260.00%
Burglary61.260.00%
Vehicle crime60.950.00%
Drugs40.950.00%
Other crime30.630.00%
Shoplifting30.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
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 person40.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2013.59-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences193.16-20.83%
Burglary103.0066.67%
Other theft81.58-38.46%
Drugs61.2650.00%
Shoplifting60.95-14.29%
Vehicle crime40.95-66.67%
Theft from the person40.63-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-25.00%
Robbery20.47-50.00%
Public order20.32-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.32100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.23-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.79-16.00%
Other theft133.3244.44%
Vehicle crime122.0533.33%
Shoplifting71.90133.33%
Burglary61.1120.00%
Public order50.9525.00%
Theft from the person50.79-78.26%
Drugs40.79-20.00%
Robbery40.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.9531.58%
Theft from the person233.95360.00%
Other theft93.64-30.77%
Vehicle crime91.42-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson61.420.00%
Burglary50.95-16.67%
Drugs50.7925.00%
Public order40.79-33.33%
Robbery40.630.00%
Shoplifting30.63-62.50%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.950.00%
Other theft133.000.00%
Vehicle crime132.050.00%
Shoplifting82.050.00%
Burglary61.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.950.00%
Public order60.950.00%
Theft from the person50.950.00%
Drugs40.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202433
April 202432
January 202420
December 202321
November 202325
October 202319

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202420
July 20241
April 202430
January 202419
December 202324
November 202325
October 202325

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20248
January 20248
December 202313
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 96 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202427
May 20241
April 20248
March 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 202323
October 20235

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 202312
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20246
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 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 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 9 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
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 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 20235
November 20234
October 20236

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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 3UE 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. Harston Walk
    Total11
    Drugs4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bromley High Street
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bruce Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Three Mill Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hancock Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hunt'S Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maltings Close
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. William Guy Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 14. Hannaford Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 15. Alameda Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Powis Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Talwin Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Patrick Connolly Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Pintle Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Arrow Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Leonard'S Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Cook'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Bromley-By-Bow
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Grace Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 25. Culvert Drive
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Washington Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Edgar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Carpet Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Grace Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Bolinder Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1