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

Overview of Crime in E3 4PT

MERCHANT STREET, E3 4PT, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.42 per 1,000 population. This E3 4PT 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 4PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4PT, encompassing approximately 12788 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (11.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-27.66% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

E3 4PT 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 4PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.4211.43%
Anti-social behaviour343.05-27.66%
Public order122.66-33.33%
Theft from the person120.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime110.94450.00%
Drugs80.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.63-12.50%
Robbery60.55-25.00%
Other theft60.47-33.33%
Burglary40.47-33.33%
Shoplifting30.31-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.23-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.16100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4712.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences353.683400.00%
Theft from the person182.741700.00%
Public order181.41800.00%
Other theft91.41800.00%
Robbery80.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.630.00%
Burglary60.630.00%
Shoplifting40.470.00%
Bicycle theft30.310.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.160.00%
Drugs20.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.39100.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.08-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.55-85.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.23-92.31%
Public order10.23-94.12%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour373.050.00%
Theft from the person202.89900.00%
Public order171.56325.00%
Other theft111.330.00%
Vehicle crime70.860.00%
Shoplifting60.550.00%
Burglary30.47200.00%
Robbery30.230.00%
Bicycle theft30.230.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order40.63-33.33%
Theft from the person20.31-77.78%
Burglary10.16-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.28-5.77%
Anti-social behaviour283.833.70%
Vehicle crime142.1927.27%
Shoplifting121.09-25.00%
Burglary100.94400.00%
Other theft100.78-33.33%
Theft from the person90.78-71.88%
Criminal damage and arson70.70-12.50%
Public order60.55-25.00%
Drugs50.47150.00%
Robbery30.39-78.57%
Other crime20.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.16-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5215.0944.44%
Theft from the person324.0714.29%
Anti-social behaviour272.5028.57%
Shoplifting162.1123.08%
Other theft151.2550.00%
Robbery141.17600.00%
Vehicle crime111.09-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson80.86166.67%
Public order80.63-27.27%
Bicycle theft40.63-33.33%
Drugs20.31-66.67%
Burglary20.16-66.67%
Other crime20.16100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.59-12.20%
Theft from the person282.82154.55%
Anti-social behaviour212.19-43.24%
Vehicle crime171.64325.00%
Shoplifting131.33-13.33%
Public order111.02-8.33%
Other theft100.8642.86%
Bicycle theft60.78100.00%
Drugs60.47500.00%
Burglary60.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.47-76.92%
Robbery20.23-71.43%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour373.210.00%
Shoplifting152.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.170.00%
Public order121.020.00%
Theft from the person110.940.00%
Other theft70.860.00%
Robbery70.550.00%
Burglary60.550.00%
Vehicle crime40.470.00%
Bicycle theft30.310.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202447
April 202437
January 202428
December 202327
November 202321
October 202337

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 20242
May 20241
April 202417
March 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202435
July 20241
May 20243
April 202439
January 202449
December 202352
November 202336
October 202341

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20247
January 202414
December 202311
November 202317
October 20234

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20243
January 20243
December 202314
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
March 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20243
March 20241
January 202410
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20241
April 202411
January 202410
December 202315
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20246
January 202412
December 202316
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 136 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 20241
May 20243
April 202420
March 20242
January 20249
December 202332
November 202328
October 202311

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 4PT 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Southern Grove
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mornington Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Alfred Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Trevithick Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rainhill Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Coborn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Brokesley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. British Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tomlin'S Grove
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Tredegar Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Swaton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Eleanor Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Addington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Fairfoot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Rounton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Richard Tress Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Dimson Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Benworth Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Ordell Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Paton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Hartfield Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1