MERCHANT STREET, E3 4LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 4LX

MERCHANT STREET, E3 4LX, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 157 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.88 per 1,000 population. This E3 4LX 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 4LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4LX, encompassing approximately 12186 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-8.89% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

E3 4LX 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

MERCHANT STREET, E3 4LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4112.88-8.89%
Violence and sexual offences403.36-11.11%
Theft from the person163.28-27.27%
Public order121.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime110.981000.00%
Drugs90.90200.00%
Robbery70.74-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.57-33.33%
Other theft60.49-33.33%
Burglary40.49-42.86%
Shoplifting30.33-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4514.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences453.692150.00%
Theft from the person223.69633.33%
Public order181.81500.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.480.00%
Other theft90.74200.00%
Robbery80.740.00%
Burglary70.660.00%
Shoplifting50.570.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
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 theft30.980.00%
Public order30.25-57.14%
Theft from the person30.25-78.57%
Violence and sexual offences20.25-66.67%
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 person142.22-51.72%
Public order71.15-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences60.57-86.05%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4313.54514.29%
Anti-social behaviour383.530.00%
Theft from the person293.1261.11%
Other theft142.381300.00%
Public order131.15116.67%
Vehicle crime71.070.00%
Shoplifting60.570.00%
Robbery50.490.00%
Bicycle theft40.410.00%
Burglary30.33200.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
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 person182.795.88%
Violence and sexual offences71.48-86.79%
Public order60.57-45.45%
Other theft10.49-92.86%
Burglary10.08-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5315.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.350.00%
Theft from the person172.54-61.36%
Other theft141.39-26.32%
Vehicle crime141.1527.27%
Burglary111.15175.00%
Public order110.9010.00%
Shoplifting110.90-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson80.9014.29%
Drugs60.66200.00%
Bicycle theft40.490.00%
Robbery30.33-81.25%
Other crime20.25-33.33%

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 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5318.0547.22%
Theft from the person444.3510.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.6114.81%
Other theft192.5446.15%
Robbery161.56166.67%
Shoplifting161.3145.45%
Vehicle crime111.31-31.25%
Public order100.90-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8240.00%
Burglary40.57-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.33-33.33%
Other crime30.3350.00%
Drugs20.25-77.78%

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 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4016.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.28-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour272.95-28.95%
Public order252.220.00%
Vehicle crime162.05166.67%
Other theft131.3144.44%
Shoplifting111.07-26.67%
Drugs90.900.00%
Bicycle theft60.7420.00%
Robbery60.490.00%
Burglary50.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.41-54.55%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Other crime20.16100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.77-2.50%
Anti-social behaviour383.202.70%
Public order253.1278.57%
Theft from the person202.05100.00%
Shoplifting151.6487.50%
Criminal damage and arson111.23266.67%
Other theft90.90-30.77%
Vehicle crime60.74-14.29%
Robbery60.4950.00%
Burglary50.49-44.44%
Bicycle theft50.41150.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4012.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour373.280.00%
Public order143.040.00%
Other theft131.150.00%
Theft from the person101.070.00%
Burglary90.820.00%
Shoplifting80.740.00%
Vehicle crime70.660.00%
Drugs50.570.00%
Robbery40.410.00%
Other crime30.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202445
April 202438
January 202431
December 202331
November 202327
October 202338
September 202337

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20247
January 202414
December 202311
November 202316
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 20243
May 20247
April 202413
March 20246
January 202411
December 202310
November 202325
October 202325
September 202314

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202445
July 20242
May 20246
April 202443
March 20247
January 202453
December 202353
November 202336
October 202339
September 202340

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
March 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 233 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
July 20243
May 202414
April 202429
March 202418
January 202417
December 202344
November 202340
October 202320
September 202310

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20239
September 20235

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20245
January 20243
December 202316
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20243
March 20241
January 202411
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20243
April 202414
March 20241
January 202414
December 202319
November 202313
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.38 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
September 20238

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 4LX 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. Southern Grove
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wraxall Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Mornington Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Alfred Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Trevithick Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Coborn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brokesley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. British Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tomlin'S Grove
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Coborn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Tredegar Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tony Cannell Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Swaton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Eleanor Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lockhart Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Addington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ropery Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Fairfoot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Maritime Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Richard Tress Way
    Total1
    Burglary1