E3 4LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 4LW

E3 4LW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 165 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.27 per 1,000 population. This E3 4LW 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 4LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4LW, encompassing approximately 12431 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (9.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-19.15% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)

E3 4LW 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 4LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4513.279.76%
Anti-social behaviour383.62-19.15%
Theft from the person203.06-13.04%
Public order111.61-38.89%
Vehicle crime100.88233.33%
Drugs90.80350.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.72-20.00%
Other theft70.64-30.00%
Robbery60.56-14.29%
Burglary40.48-33.33%
Shoplifting30.32-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4714.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.781950.00%
Theft from the person233.30666.67%
Public order181.85500.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.450.00%
Other theft100.80233.33%
Robbery70.800.00%
Burglary60.560.00%
Shoplifting50.480.00%
Vehicle crime30.400.00%
Bicycle theft30.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.24100.00%
Drugs20.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

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 theft30.970.00%
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 person142.17-53.33%
Public order71.13-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences60.56-88.46%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5213.68642.86%
Anti-social behaviour384.180.00%
Theft from the person303.0666.67%
Public order122.41100.00%
Other theft100.97900.00%
Vehicle crime80.800.00%
Shoplifting60.640.00%
Robbery50.480.00%
Bicycle theft40.400.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

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 person182.745.88%
Violence and sexual offences71.45-86.27%
Public order60.56-45.45%
Other theft10.48-92.86%
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 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5115.04-3.77%
Anti-social behaviour334.1026.92%
Theft from the person172.65-63.04%
Burglary141.37366.67%
Other theft141.13-17.65%
Vehicle crime121.13-7.69%
Public order110.97-15.38%
Shoplifting110.88-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson90.88-10.00%
Drugs60.7220.00%
Bicycle theft40.48-20.00%
Robbery30.32-81.25%
Other crime20.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5318.1060.61%
Theft from the person464.266.98%
Anti-social behaviour263.70-7.14%
Other theft172.0970.00%
Robbery161.37166.67%
Shoplifting161.2945.45%
Vehicle crime131.29-7.14%
Public order131.05-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson101.0566.67%
Bicycle theft50.80-16.67%
Drugs50.40-37.50%
Burglary30.40-57.14%
Other crime20.24100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4315.93115.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.46-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour282.65-33.33%
Public order232.250.00%
Vehicle crime141.85180.00%
Shoplifting111.13-26.67%
Other theft100.8811.11%
Drugs80.80700.00%
Burglary70.640.00%
Bicycle theft60.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.48-50.00%
Robbery60.4820.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4214.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.380.00%
Public order232.900.00%
Theft from the person201.850.00%
Shoplifting151.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.210.00%
Other theft90.970.00%
Burglary70.720.00%
Vehicle crime50.560.00%
Robbery50.400.00%
Bicycle theft40.400.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202441
July 20242
May 20246
April 202452
March 20247
January 202451
December 202353
November 202333
October 202336

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20248
January 202412
December 202313
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202447
April 202438
January 202433
December 202326
November 202328
October 202342

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 20243
May 20247
April 202412
March 20246
January 202411
December 202313
November 202323
October 202323

A total of 234 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202423
July 20243
May 202414
April 202430
March 202418
January 202417
December 202346
November 202343
October 202320

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
March 20241
January 20249
December 202310
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20243
April 202410
March 20241
January 202414
December 202317
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 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 20235

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20241
March 20241
January 202414
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

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 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 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 4LW 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. Wentworth Mews
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Wellington Way
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 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. College Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Tony Cannell Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Eleanor Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Addington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Morgan Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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