E3 4JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 4JA

E3 4JA, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.92 per 1,000 population. This E3 4JA 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 4JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4JA, encompassing approximately 10622 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-32.00% decrease)

E3 4JA 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

E3 4JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3010.92-47.37%
Theft from the person192.82171.43%
Violence and sexual offences171.79-32.00%
Vehicle crime141.60366.67%
Drugs91.3228.57%
Bicycle theft70.85600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6666.67%
Burglary40.47-20.00%
Other theft40.380.00%
Robbery40.38300.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5710.83119.23%
Violence and sexual offences255.3747.06%
Theft from the person72.35133.33%
Drugs70.66600.00%
Burglary50.66-16.67%
Other crime30.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.28-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.280.00%
Public order20.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Robbery10.09-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour267.81-10.34%
Violence and sexual offences172.45-22.73%
Other theft81.60-20.00%
Vehicle crime70.75-12.50%
Robbery60.66100.00%
Burglary60.5620.00%
Bicycle theft40.5633.33%
Public order40.380.00%
Theft from the person30.38200.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Drugs10.09-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour298.9481.25%
Violence and sexual offences222.734.76%
Other theft102.0742.86%
Vehicle crime80.94-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson60.75100.00%
Burglary50.560.00%
Public order40.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.3850.00%
Robbery30.28-25.00%
Drugs20.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Theft from the person10.19-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.19-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour161.98-30.43%
Vehicle crime91.51-10.00%
Other theft70.85-12.50%
Theft from the person70.660.00%
Public order60.660.00%
Burglary50.56-37.50%
Robbery40.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.38-50.00%
Drugs30.28-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Other crime20.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.074.35%
Anti-social behaviour232.26-11.54%
Vehicle crime102.1766.67%
Drugs80.9433.33%
Burglary80.75100.00%
Other theft80.75-38.46%
Theft from the person70.75600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.66200.00%
Public order60.56-45.45%
Bicycle theft40.56-20.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour269.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences232.450.00%
Other theft132.170.00%
Public order111.220.00%
Vehicle crime61.040.00%
Drugs60.560.00%
Bicycle theft50.560.00%
Burglary40.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202425
April 202417
January 202422
December 202321
November 202324
October 202323

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202457
April 202426
January 202429
December 202316
November 202323
October 202326

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
April 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20248
January 202410
December 20237
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 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
August 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 202311

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 4JA 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. Weatherley Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wallwood Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    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. Mossford Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Midlothian Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Burgess Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Michael Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Theme/Adventure Park
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Baythorne Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Geoff Cade Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Leopold Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Bow Common Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Furze Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Fern Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 26. Knapp Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lockhart Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Selsey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Kilner Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Booker Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1