BRITISH STREET, E3 4LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 4LU

BRITISH STREET, E3 4LU, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.90 per 1,000 population. This E3 4LU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E3 postcode area, which has experienced 15 crimes and a crime rate of 0.22 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E3 4LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4LU, encompassing approximately 12253 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (3) incidents (-78.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

E3 4LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mile End (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7
  • Bow Road (Lu Station) with total crimes: 4

BRITISH STREET, E3 4LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30.900.00%
Theft from the person30.24-78.57%
Public order20.24-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.16-50.00%
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 person142.04-50.00%
Public order71.14-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences40.57-92.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5012.98614.29%
Anti-social behaviour284.080.00%
Theft from the person282.2955.56%
Public order112.29266.67%
Other theft100.90900.00%
Shoplifting80.820.00%
Robbery70.650.00%
Vehicle crime60.570.00%
Bicycle theft40.490.00%
Burglary30.33200.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%

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 person182.53-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.47-85.71%
Public order30.57-66.67%
Other theft10.24-93.75%
Burglary10.08-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4913.474.26%
Anti-social behaviour214.00-16.00%
Theft from the person201.71-59.18%
Other theft161.63-15.79%
Vehicle crime121.31-7.69%
Burglary110.98450.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.900.00%
Public order90.8212.50%
Robbery50.73-68.75%
Shoplifting40.41300.00%
Bicycle theft40.33-33.33%
Drugs30.33-40.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4916.498.89%
Violence and sexual offences474.0074.07%
Anti-social behaviour253.84-3.85%
Other theft192.0458.33%
Robbery161.55128.57%
Vehicle crime131.31-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson101.0666.67%
Public order80.82-65.22%
Bicycle theft60.650.00%
Drugs50.49-16.67%
Burglary20.41-77.78%
Other crime10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.08-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4515.59125.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.67-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour262.20-18.75%
Public order232.129.52%
Vehicle crime171.88183.33%
Other theft121.39-14.29%
Burglary90.9828.57%
Robbery70.7375.00%
Bicycle theft60.5720.00%
Drugs60.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.49-45.45%
Shoplifting50.49-28.57%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour322.940.00%
Public order212.6190.91%
Theft from the person201.71100.00%
Other theft141.63-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson111.14266.67%
Burglary70.9040.00%
Shoplifting70.57133.33%
Vehicle crime60.5720.00%
Bicycle theft50.49150.00%
Robbery40.4133.33%
Drugs20.33-71.43%
Other crime10.16-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.10-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour322.9439.13%
Other theft162.616.67%
Public order111.3110.00%
Theft from the person100.9025.00%
Drugs70.8216.67%
Burglary50.5725.00%
Vehicle crime50.41-54.55%
Robbery30.410.00%
Other crime30.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.240.00%
Shoplifting30.24-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4211.0220.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.43-11.54%
Other theft151.8866.67%
Vehicle crime111.220.00%
Public order100.900.00%
Theft from the person80.82-27.27%
Drugs60.65-25.00%
Shoplifting50.4925.00%
Burglary40.41-76.47%
Robbery30.33200.00%
Possession of weapons30.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.24-60.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour262.860.00%
Burglary172.120.00%
Vehicle crime111.390.00%
Theft from the person110.900.00%
Public order100.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.820.00%
Other theft90.730.00%
Drugs80.730.00%
Bicycle theft50.650.00%
Shoplifting40.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 202410
March 20241
January 202416
December 202319
November 202312
October 202314
September 202316
August 202315
July 20239

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
November 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20247
April 202411
March 20243
January 20249
December 20238
November 202323
October 202321
September 202311
August 202310
July 202310

A total of 226 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 202414
April 202428
March 202418
January 202420
December 202349
November 202345
October 202320
September 202310
August 20238
July 202311

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 202450
March 20247
January 202449
December 202347
November 202327
October 202336
September 202336
August 202342
July 202335

A total of 213 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202428
January 202421
December 202325
November 202326
October 202332
September 202332
August 202323
July 202326

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
January 202411
December 20232
November 20239
October 20237
September 20235
August 20234
July 202317

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 202412
December 202313
November 202317
October 20236
September 20235
August 202311
July 202311

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20245
December 202316
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 20237
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 202410
December 202310
November 20236
October 202311
September 20233
August 20233
July 20239

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Mile End (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bow Road (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1