E3 4HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 4HQ

E3 4HQ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 129 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.82 per 1,000 population. This E3 4HQ 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 4HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4HQ, encompassing approximately 10060 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-44.68% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)

E3 4HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wentworth Mews with total crimes: 12
  • Geoffrey Chaucer Way with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

E3 4HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences2812.8216.67%
Anti-social behaviour262.78-44.68%
Theft from the person202.5817.65%
Bicycle theft81.99700.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.80166.67%
Vehicle crime80.80300.00%
Drugs80.80166.67%
Burglary60.800.00%
Other theft50.6025.00%
Shoplifting50.50-37.50%
Robbery40.5033.33%
Public order30.40-57.14%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4712.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.672300.00%
Theft from the person172.39750.00%
Shoplifting81.690.00%
Public order70.80600.00%
Burglary60.700.00%
Other theft40.60100.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Other crime30.300.00%
Drugs30.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.700.00%
Theft from the person20.20-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Public order10.10-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person111.99-38.89%
Public order61.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.60-89.66%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.93314.29%
Anti-social behaviour252.880.00%
Theft from the person182.4812.50%
Other theft101.79900.00%
Robbery90.990.00%
Vehicle crime90.890.00%
Burglary60.890.00%
Public order60.60200.00%
Bicycle theft40.600.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Drugs20.200.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person162.5845.45%
Violence and sexual offences71.59-77.42%
Public order20.70-75.00%
Other theft10.20-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.7234.78%
Anti-social behaviour253.0856.25%
Other theft122.48-29.41%
Theft from the person111.19-64.52%
Vehicle crime101.09-9.09%
Burglary80.99166.67%
Public order80.80-20.00%
Drugs60.80-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.6050.00%
Bicycle theft50.600.00%
Robbery30.50-76.92%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3114.31-6.06%
Violence and sexual offences233.089.52%
Other theft172.2921.43%
Anti-social behaviour161.69-46.67%
Robbery131.59160.00%
Vehicle crime111.2937.50%
Public order101.09-52.38%
Drugs70.99-12.50%
Bicycle theft50.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.50-50.00%
Burglary30.40-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3316.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.2815.38%
Public order212.985.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.09-22.22%
Other theft142.09-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson81.3960.00%
Vehicle crime80.8014.29%
Drugs80.80100.00%
Burglary70.80-12.50%
Robbery50.70400.00%
Bicycle theft50.50-16.67%
Other crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour262.680.00%
Public order202.580.00%
Other theft181.990.00%
Theft from the person111.790.00%
Burglary81.090.00%
Vehicle crime70.800.00%
Bicycle theft60.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.600.00%
Drugs40.500.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 202412
December 202317
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 170 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
July 20242
May 202411
April 202418
March 202416
January 202411
December 202331
November 202333
October 202311

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
January 20248
December 202310
November 202321
October 202320

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202424
July 20241
May 20243
April 202429
March 20247
January 202431
December 202323
November 202321
October 202327

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202447
April 202425
January 202425
December 202316
November 202330
October 202326

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20249
January 202410
December 202311
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20249
January 20243
December 202313
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wentworth Mews
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Geoffrey Chaucer Way
    Total10
    Bicycle theft4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Mile End
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Paul'S Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. English Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Copperfield Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Weatherley Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Southern Grove
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Eric Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Wraxall Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Mossford Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Ackroyd Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. St Clements Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 15. Brokesley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Midlothian Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Emmott Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Wager Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Nellie Cressall Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. British Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tony Cannell Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Michael Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Canal Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Theme/Adventure Park
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Baythorne Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Geoff Cade Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Leopold Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Bow Common Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Lockhart Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1