E3 4EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 4EE

E3 4EE, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 176 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.72 per 1,000 population. This E3 4EE 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 4EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4EE, encompassing approximately 13833 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (15.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-28.07% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)

E3 4EE 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 4EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5112.7215.91%
Anti-social behaviour413.69-28.07%
Theft from the person172.96-5.56%
Vehicle crime121.23300.00%
Public order100.87-44.44%
Other theft90.720.00%
Drugs80.65300.00%
Robbery80.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.58-11.11%
Burglary50.58-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.36200.00%
Shoplifting30.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5713.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences444.124300.00%
Public order183.18500.00%
Theft from the person181.301700.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.300.00%
Other theft90.65800.00%
Robbery80.650.00%
Burglary70.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Shoplifting30.220.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
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 order30.43200.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.07-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.07-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.65-91.30%
Theft from the person30.29-84.21%
Other theft10.22-92.31%
Public order10.07-94.74%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4612.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour433.330.00%
Theft from the person193.11850.00%
Public order191.37375.00%
Other theft131.370.00%
Burglary100.94900.00%
Vehicle crime80.720.00%
Drugs50.580.00%
Shoplifting50.360.00%
Robbery30.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Other crime10.070.00%
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 order40.58-33.33%
Theft from the person20.29-66.67%
Burglary10.14-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.07-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.48-26.42%
Anti-social behaviour352.8229.63%
Vehicle crime122.5350.00%
Burglary100.87400.00%
Shoplifting100.72-37.50%
Other theft80.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.58-25.00%
Drugs60.4320.00%
Public order60.43-25.00%
Theft from the person60.43-77.78%
Robbery40.43-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.29-60.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5313.5212.77%
Anti-social behaviour273.833.85%
Theft from the person271.950.00%
Shoplifting161.9577.78%
Other theft121.160.00%
Robbery120.87500.00%
Public order80.8714.29%
Vehicle crime80.58-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson80.5860.00%
Bicycle theft50.5866.67%
Drugs50.36-37.50%
Other crime30.3650.00%
Burglary20.22-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4712.2942.42%
Theft from the person273.40145.45%
Anti-social behaviour261.95-25.71%
Vehicle crime141.88133.33%
Other theft121.0120.00%
Shoplifting90.8712.50%
Drugs80.6514.29%
Burglary70.5875.00%
Public order70.51-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.51-58.33%
Bicycle theft30.3650.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Robbery20.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3510.70-14.63%
Violence and sexual offences332.53-19.51%
Criminal damage and arson122.39100.00%
Public order120.87-14.29%
Theft from the person110.8757.14%
Other theft100.80-16.67%
Shoplifting80.72-11.11%
Drugs70.5875.00%
Vehicle crime60.51-50.00%
Robbery60.43200.00%
Burglary40.43-63.64%
Bicycle theft20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4111.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.960.00%
Public order142.960.00%
Vehicle crime121.010.00%
Other theft120.870.00%
Burglary110.870.00%
Shoplifting90.800.00%
Theft from the person70.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.510.00%
Drugs40.430.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20248
January 202412
December 20238
November 202314
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202444
July 20241
May 20244
April 202446
January 202439
December 202353
November 202347
October 202333
September 202341

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 202410
March 20241
January 202410
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202457
April 202443
January 202435
December 202327
November 202326
October 202335
September 202341

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 20243
May 20241
April 202419
March 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 202413
January 20248
December 202312
November 202312
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20243
January 20244
December 202312
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20241
March 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
January 202410
December 202316
November 20239
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 138 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 20241
May 20243
April 202419
March 20242
January 20246
December 202327
November 202327
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 4EE 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. Campbell Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bruce Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Devons Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 9. Chiltern Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Harley Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Mornington Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Alfred Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Trevithick Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rainhill Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Bromley High Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Tomlin'S Grove
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Powis Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Talwin Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Patrick Connolly Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Arrow Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Swaton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Knapp Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Tibbatt'S Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Purdy Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Eleanor Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Addington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Edgar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Fairfoot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Reeves Road
    Total1
    Other theft1