E3 4BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 4BN

E3 4BN, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 154 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.00 per 1,000 population. This E3 4BN 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 4BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4BN, encompassing approximately 13996 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E3 4BN area, explore the E3 4BN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-38.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)

E3 4BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merchant Street with total crimes: 19
  • Wellington Way with total crimes: 12
  • Geoffrey Chaucer Way with total crimes: 10

E3 4BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.0011.76%
Anti-social behaviour342.72-38.18%
Vehicle crime162.43220.00%
Theft from the person161.14166.67%
Drugs91.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.6460.00%
Burglary70.5740.00%
Bicycle theft60.50500.00%
Other theft60.43100.00%
Public order60.43-14.29%
Robbery50.43400.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour559.5071.88%
Violence and sexual offences343.93-17.07%
Public order72.4340.00%
Theft from the person60.5020.00%
Drugs60.43100.00%
Burglary50.43-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.36-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.360.00%
Other crime40.36300.00%
Other theft30.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.21-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Robbery10.07-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.577.89%
Anti-social behaviour322.93-11.11%
Other theft92.2912.50%
Vehicle crime80.64-42.86%
Burglary60.57-33.33%
Robbery50.4325.00%
Theft from the person50.36150.00%
Public order50.3625.00%
Bicycle theft40.3633.33%
Drugs30.290.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.8611.76%
Anti-social behaviour362.7256.52%
Vehicle crime142.577.69%
Criminal damage and arson131.00116.67%
Burglary90.93125.00%
Other theft80.64-33.33%
Public order40.57-50.00%
Robbery40.29100.00%
Drugs30.29-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.210.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Theft from the person20.14-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences348.72-12.82%
Anti-social behaviour232.43-37.84%
Vehicle crime131.64-27.78%
Other theft120.9333.33%
Public order80.86-38.46%
Theft from the person70.5716.67%
Drugs70.50-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.50-14.29%
Burglary40.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.29-25.00%
Robbery20.21100.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%
Other crime10.14-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.50-2.50%
Anti-social behaviour372.790.00%
Vehicle crime182.64100.00%
Public order131.29-13.33%
Drugs100.9325.00%
Other theft90.71-43.75%
Burglary80.64-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.5716.67%
Theft from the person60.50200.00%
Other crime50.4366.67%
Bicycle theft40.36-20.00%
Shoplifting40.29-20.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour372.860.00%
Other theft162.640.00%
Public order151.140.00%
Burglary101.070.00%
Vehicle crime90.710.00%
Drugs80.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.570.00%
Bicycle theft50.430.00%
Shoplifting50.360.00%
Other crime30.360.00%
Theft from the person20.210.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202455
April 202432
January 202436
December 202323
November 202337
October 202337

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 20248
January 202414
December 202313
November 202318
October 20239

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 37.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202434
April 202441
January 202438
December 202334
November 202339
October 202340

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
January 202413
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20249
January 20248
December 202312
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20246
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 4BN 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. Wellington Way
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Geoffrey Chaucer Way
    Total10
    Bicycle theft4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. B140
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Chiltern Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. St Paul'S Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. English Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Weatherley Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Southern Grove
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ackroyd Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Tidey Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. St Clements Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 13. Brokesley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Wager Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nellie Cressall Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Celandine Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Belton Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brock Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Blackthorn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. British Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Michael Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Theme/Adventure Park
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Baythorne Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Geoff Cade Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Leopold Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Bow Common Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Furze Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Maddams Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Fern Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 30. Swaton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1