WILLIAM WHIFFIN SQUARE, E3 4QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 4QZ

WILLIAM WHIFFIN SQUARE, E3 4QZ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 121 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.77 per 1,000 population. This E3 4QZ 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 4QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4QZ, encompassing approximately 10284 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-45.61% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (233.33% increase)

E3 4QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Geoffrey Chaucer Way with total crimes: 10
  • B140 with total crimes: 9
  • St Paul'S Way with total crimes: 6

WILLIAM WHIFFIN SQUARE, E3 4QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3111.77-45.61%
Violence and sexual offences203.01-16.67%
Theft from the person201.94233.33%
Vehicle crime111.94266.67%
Drugs81.0714.29%
Bicycle theft80.78700.00%
Burglary70.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6825.00%
Robbery40.49100.00%
Other theft30.390.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5711.38137.50%
Violence and sexual offences245.5433.33%
Burglary72.3316.67%
Drugs70.68600.00%
Theft from the person60.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.580.00%
Public order30.39-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.29-62.50%
Robbery20.29-66.67%
Other crime20.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour247.97-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences182.33-14.29%
Other theft91.75-10.00%
Vehicle crime80.88-11.11%
Robbery60.78100.00%
Burglary60.5850.00%
Public order40.58-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Theft from the person30.2950.00%
Drugs10.29-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour289.4386.67%
Violence and sexual offences212.725.00%
Other theft102.0442.86%
Vehicle crime90.970.00%
Public order60.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.58100.00%
Drugs40.5833.33%
Burglary40.390.00%
Bicycle theft30.3950.00%
Robbery30.29-66.67%
Theft from the person20.29-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.655.26%
Anti-social behaviour151.94-37.50%
Vehicle crime91.46-10.00%
Robbery90.88800.00%
Other theft70.880.00%
Theft from the person70.680.00%
Public order60.680.00%
Burglary40.58-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-25.00%
Drugs30.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Other crime20.190.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour249.72-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.33-20.83%
Vehicle crime101.8542.86%
Drugs90.9780.00%
Theft from the person70.88600.00%
Burglary70.6840.00%
Other theft70.68-41.67%
Public order60.68-45.45%
Bicycle theft40.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.39100.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour259.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.430.00%
Other theft122.330.00%
Public order111.170.00%
Vehicle crime71.070.00%
Bicycle theft60.680.00%
Drugs50.580.00%
Burglary50.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20248
January 20249
December 20239
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202424
April 202418
January 202421
December 202320
November 202319
October 202324

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202457
April 202424
January 202428
December 202315
November 202324
October 202325

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
April 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20239
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 202311

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Geoffrey Chaucer Way
    Total10
    Bicycle theft4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. B140
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 3. St Paul'S Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. English Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Copperfield Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Weatherley Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wallwood Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Southern Grove
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eric Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Wraxall Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Mossford Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Ackroyd Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Turner'S Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Midlothian Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wager Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nellie Cressall Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Celandine Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Belton Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Burgess Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Michael Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Theme/Adventure Park
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Baythorne Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Geoff Cade Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Leopold Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Bow Common Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Fern Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Knapp Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lockhart Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Selsey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1