JOSEPH STREET, E3 4GZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 4GZ

JOSEPH STREET, E3 4GZ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.38 per 1,000 population. This E3 4GZ 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 4GZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4GZ, encompassing approximately 10116 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)

E3 4GZ 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
  • St Paul'S Way with total crimes: 6

JOSEPH STREET, E3 4GZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2410.38-50.00%
Theft from the person182.37200.00%
Violence and sexual offences171.786.25%
Vehicle crime91.68350.00%
Drugs80.89166.67%
Bicycle theft70.79600.00%
Burglary60.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.59150.00%
Robbery40.49300.00%
Other theft30.400.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour489.09128.57%
Violence and sexual offences164.74-11.11%
Burglary61.5820.00%
Theft from the person60.59100.00%
Other crime30.590.00%
Public order30.30-25.00%
Drugs30.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-71.43%
Robbery10.20-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour217.61-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences182.0812.50%
Other theft91.7812.50%
Robbery70.89133.33%
Vehicle crime70.690.00%
Burglary50.690.00%
Public order40.49-33.33%
Theft from the person30.40200.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour278.4092.86%
Violence and sexual offences162.67-5.88%
Other theft81.5814.29%
Vehicle crime70.790.00%
Public order60.69-14.29%
Burglary50.5966.67%
Drugs40.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.4033.33%
Bicycle theft30.4050.00%
Robbery30.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.10-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.1113.33%
Anti-social behaviour141.68-39.13%
Robbery91.38800.00%
Vehicle crime70.89-30.00%
Public order70.6916.67%
Theft from the person70.690.00%
Other theft70.690.00%
Burglary30.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.300.00%
Drugs30.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour239.09-4.17%
Violence and sexual offences152.27-34.78%
Vehicle crime101.4866.67%
Drugs90.99125.00%
Theft from the person70.89600.00%
Other theft70.69-36.36%
Burglary60.6920.00%
Public order60.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3050.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour249.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences232.370.00%
Other theft112.270.00%
Public order91.090.00%
Bicycle theft60.890.00%
Vehicle crime60.590.00%
Burglary50.590.00%
Drugs40.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202418
January 202416
December 202317
November 202315
October 202323

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202448
April 202421
January 202427
December 202314
November 202323
October 202324

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20239
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20249
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 202311

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 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 4GZ 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. St Paul'S Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. English Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Copperfield Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Weatherley Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Southern Grove
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Eric Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Wraxall Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Mossford Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Ackroyd Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Turner'S Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brokesley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Midlothian Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wager Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nellie Cressall Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Belton Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Michael Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Theme/Adventure Park
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Baythorne Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Geoff Cade Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Leopold Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Bow Common Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Lockhart Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Booker Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Locksley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Ropery Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Treby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Portia Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1