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

Overview of Crime in E3 4PZ

MERCHANT STREET, E3 4PZ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.32 per 1,000 population. This E3 4PZ 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 4PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4PZ, encompassing approximately 12342 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)

E3 4PZ 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 4PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4012.325.26%
Anti-social behaviour393.24-18.75%
Theft from the person133.16-13.33%
Public order121.05-29.41%
Vehicle crime100.97900.00%
Drugs100.81233.33%
Robbery70.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.57-25.00%
Other theft60.49-14.29%
Burglary40.49-33.33%
Shoplifting30.32-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4812.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences383.893700.00%
Public order173.08750.00%
Theft from the person151.381400.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.220.00%
Robbery70.650.00%
Other theft70.57600.00%
Burglary60.570.00%
Shoplifting40.490.00%
Drugs30.320.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

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 order20.41100.00%
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 person30.57-84.21%
Violence and sexual offences30.24-92.68%
Public order10.24-91.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour393.320.00%
Theft from the person193.16850.00%
Other theft131.540.00%
Public order121.05200.00%
Vehicle crime70.970.00%
Shoplifting60.570.00%
Robbery40.490.00%
Burglary30.32200.00%
Bicycle theft30.240.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
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 order40.65-20.00%
Theft from the person20.32-80.00%
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 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5013.53-5.66%
Anti-social behaviour324.056.67%
Vehicle crime162.5960.00%
Other theft121.30-14.29%
Shoplifting110.97-31.25%
Theft from the person100.89-65.52%
Burglary100.81233.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.810.00%
Drugs60.57200.00%
Public order50.49-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.41-25.00%
Robbery30.24-78.57%
Other crime20.24-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5315.5660.61%
Anti-social behaviour304.297.14%
Theft from the person292.437.41%
Shoplifting162.3545.45%
Other theft141.307.69%
Robbery141.13250.00%
Vehicle crime101.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.8175.00%
Public order70.57-41.67%
Bicycle theft40.57-20.00%
Burglary30.32-25.00%
Other crime30.2450.00%
Drugs20.24-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.69-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour282.67-33.33%
Theft from the person272.27125.00%
Vehicle crime152.19150.00%
Other theft131.22116.67%
Public order121.05-25.00%
Shoplifting110.97-26.67%
Drugs100.89900.00%
Bicycle theft50.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.41-66.67%
Robbery40.32-42.86%
Burglary40.32-33.33%
Other crime20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour423.400.00%
Public order163.400.00%
Shoplifting151.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.220.00%
Theft from the person120.970.00%
Robbery70.970.00%
Burglary60.570.00%
Other theft60.490.00%
Vehicle crime60.490.00%
Bicycle theft40.490.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202448
April 202439
January 202432
December 202330
November 202328
October 202342

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 20242
May 20241
April 202412
March 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202438
July 20241
May 20243
April 202441
January 202450
December 202353
November 202333
October 202342

A total of 131 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 20241
May 20243
April 202419
March 20242
January 202410
December 202329
November 202327
October 202312

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20247
January 202416
December 202310
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 202310
October 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
March 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20244
January 20243
December 202314
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 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 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 72 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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
April 202413
January 202412
December 202314
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20246
January 202411
December 202316
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 4PZ 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. English Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Southern Grove
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wraxall Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Mornington Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Alfred Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Trevithick Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rainhill Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Tredegar Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tony Cannell Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Swaton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Eleanor Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lockhart Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Addington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Fairfoot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Rounton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Maritime Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Richard Tress Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Dimson Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1