E3 4JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 4JW

E3 4JW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 162 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.97 per 1,000 population. This E3 4JW 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 4JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4JW, encompassing approximately 12488 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (2.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-20.41% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)

E3 4JW 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 4JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.972.44%
Anti-social behaviour393.36-20.41%
Theft from the person193.12-13.64%
Public order121.52-36.84%
Vehicle crime110.96266.67%
Drugs90.88350.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.72-30.00%
Robbery60.56-14.29%
Other theft60.48-50.00%
Burglary40.48-33.33%
Shoplifting30.32-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.16100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4914.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.921950.00%
Theft from the person223.28633.33%
Public order191.76533.33%
Other theft121.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.960.00%
Robbery70.800.00%
Burglary60.560.00%
Shoplifting50.480.00%
Vehicle crime30.400.00%
Bicycle theft30.240.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30.960.00%
Public order30.24-57.14%
Theft from the person30.24-78.57%
Violence and sexual offences20.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person142.16-51.72%
Public order71.12-53.33%
Violence and sexual offences60.56-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4813.69585.71%
Anti-social behaviour383.840.00%
Theft from the person293.0461.11%
Public order152.32150.00%
Other theft121.201100.00%
Vehicle crime80.960.00%
Shoplifting60.640.00%
Robbery50.480.00%
Bicycle theft40.400.00%
Burglary30.32200.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person182.725.88%
Violence and sexual offences71.44-87.27%
Public order60.56-45.45%
Other theft10.48-92.31%
Burglary10.08-92.86%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5515.05-1.79%
Anti-social behaviour314.403.33%
Theft from the person172.48-61.36%
Burglary141.36250.00%
Other theft131.12-31.58%
Vehicle crime121.040.00%
Public order110.96-21.43%
Shoplifting110.88-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson90.88-10.00%
Drugs60.72200.00%
Bicycle theft40.48-20.00%
Robbery30.32-81.25%
Other crime20.24-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5618.5047.37%
Theft from the person444.4810.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.523.45%
Other theft192.4058.33%
Robbery161.52166.67%
Shoplifting161.2845.45%
Public order141.28-41.67%
Vehicle crime121.12-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson100.9666.67%
Bicycle theft50.80-16.67%
Burglary40.40-42.86%
Other crime30.32200.00%
Drugs20.24-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4016.58110.53%
Violence and sexual offences383.202.70%
Anti-social behaviour293.04-32.56%
Public order242.324.35%
Vehicle crime171.92183.33%
Other theft121.3633.33%
Shoplifting110.96-26.67%
Drugs80.880.00%
Burglary70.64-12.50%
Bicycle theft60.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.48-50.00%
Robbery60.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4314.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.440.00%
Public order232.960.00%
Theft from the person191.840.00%
Shoplifting151.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.200.00%
Other theft90.960.00%
Burglary80.720.00%
Vehicle crime60.640.00%
Robbery60.480.00%
Bicycle theft40.480.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 332 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202441
July 20242
May 20246
April 202448
March 20247
January 202455
December 202356
November 202338
October 202337

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20248
January 202412
December 202312
November 202317
October 20236

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202449
April 202438
January 202431
December 202330
November 202329
October 202343

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 20243
May 20247
April 202415
March 20246
January 202411
December 202314
November 202324
October 202323

A total of 225 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
July 20243
May 202414
April 202429
March 202418
January 202417
December 202344
November 202340
October 202319

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
March 20241
January 20249
December 202310
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20245
January 20243
December 202316
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20243
March 20241
January 202414
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20243
April 202412
March 20241
January 202413
December 202319
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20246
January 202411
December 202316
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 4JW 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. Campbell Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. St Clements Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Harley Grove
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mile End
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. English Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Coborn Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Southern Grove
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wraxall Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Mornington Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Alfred Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Trevithick Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Balmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Coborn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brokesley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. British Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tomlin'S Grove
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Tredegar Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Tony Cannell Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Eleanor Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Addington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Morgan Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Fairfoot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Richard Tress Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Dimson Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Benworth Street
    Total1
    Drugs1