E3 4GQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 4GQ

E3 4GQ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.23 per 1,000 population. This E3 4GQ 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 4GQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4GQ, encompassing approximately 10277 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)

E3 4GQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Geoffrey Chaucer Way with total crimes: 10
  • B140 with total crimes: 9
  • Cotall Street with total crimes: 9

E3 4GQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4013.23-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences233.89-14.81%
Theft from the person182.24157.14%
Vehicle crime161.75300.00%
Other theft71.56600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.6850.00%
Drugs60.58-14.29%
Robbery60.58200.00%
Bicycle theft50.58400.00%
Burglary40.49-42.86%
Public order30.39-40.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5612.16115.38%
Violence and sexual offences275.45-3.57%
Burglary72.630.00%
Theft from the person70.68600.00%
Drugs70.68250.00%
Public order50.6825.00%
Vehicle crime40.49-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.390.00%
Other crime30.390.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Other theft10.10-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.9521.74%
Anti-social behaviour262.72-21.21%
Vehicle crime102.5366.67%
Other theft80.97-11.11%
Burglary70.780.00%
Public order40.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Robbery20.19-33.33%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3310.1283.33%
Violence and sexual offences233.21-30.30%
Other theft92.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.88100.00%
Burglary70.780.00%
Public order60.68-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.58-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.58200.00%
Robbery30.290.00%
Drugs20.29-33.33%
Other crime20.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.10-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.7317.86%
Anti-social behaviour183.21-28.00%
Vehicle crime101.75-33.33%
Public order70.9716.67%
Burglary70.6816.67%
Theft from the person60.6820.00%
Other theft60.58-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.58-33.33%
Drugs30.39-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-75.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.99-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour252.72-21.88%
Vehicle crime152.4336.36%
Drugs81.4660.00%
Other theft80.78-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson60.78200.00%
Burglary60.58-14.29%
Public order60.58-33.33%
Theft from the person50.58400.00%
Bicycle theft40.4933.33%
Other crime20.390.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3211.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences323.110.00%
Other theft133.110.00%
Vehicle crime111.260.00%
Public order91.070.00%
Burglary70.880.00%
Drugs50.680.00%
Bicycle theft30.490.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202427
April 202428
January 202423
December 202333
November 202328
October 202332

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 202410
January 20246
December 202310
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202456
April 202426
January 202433
December 202318
November 202325
October 202332

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

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 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 4GQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Geoffrey Chaucer Way
    Total10
    Bicycle theft4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. B140
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Cotall Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Thomas Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. St Paul'S Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Lovat Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Weatherley Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wallwood Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ackroyd Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Tidey Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Ursula Gould Way
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Turner'S Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wager Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nellie Cressall Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Celandine Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Belton Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Blackthorn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Burgess Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Agnes Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Clemence Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Fern Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Knapp Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lockhart Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1