BOWYER PLAZA, E3 4ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 4ST

BOWYER PLAZA, E3 4ST, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 156 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.27 per 1,000 population. This E3 4ST 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 4ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4ST, encompassing approximately 11758 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)

E3 4ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merchant Street with total crimes: 19
  • Wentworth Mews with total crimes: 12
  • Wellington Way with total crimes: 12

BOWYER PLAZA, E3 4ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4813.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour284.08-30.00%
Theft from the person222.384.76%
Vehicle crime101.87233.33%
Drugs80.85166.67%
Public order70.68-30.00%
Shoplifting70.60-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson70.600.00%
Burglary60.6050.00%
Other theft50.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.430.00%
Robbery30.34-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4013.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.401700.00%
Theft from the person213.06600.00%
Other theft101.79233.33%
Public order100.85400.00%
Shoplifting90.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.770.00%
Robbery70.600.00%
Burglary40.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.340.00%
Drugs30.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.26100.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30.940.00%
Theft from the person30.26-78.57%
Public order20.26-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

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 person142.13-50.00%
Public order71.19-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences40.60-91.84%

In April 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 offences4912.59600.00%
Anti-social behaviour284.170.00%
Theft from the person282.3855.56%
Other theft92.38800.00%
Public order80.77166.67%
Vehicle crime60.680.00%
Robbery60.510.00%
Burglary50.51400.00%
Bicycle theft40.430.00%
Shoplifting30.340.00%
Drugs20.260.00%

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 person182.64-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences71.53-85.71%
Public order30.60-66.67%
Other theft10.26-93.75%
Burglary10.09-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson10.09-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4913.952.08%
Anti-social behaviour204.17-20.00%
Theft from the person191.70-62.75%
Other theft161.62-15.79%
Vehicle crime121.369.09%
Burglary111.02175.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.9422.22%
Public order90.9428.57%
Robbery60.77-64.71%
Shoplifting40.51-55.56%
Drugs40.34-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.34-66.67%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5118.3710.87%
Violence and sexual offences484.3460.00%
Anti-social behaviour254.088.70%
Other theft192.1335.71%
Robbery171.62142.86%
Vehicle crime111.45-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.9428.57%
Shoplifting90.77-30.77%
Public order70.77-69.57%
Drugs70.600.00%
Bicycle theft60.600.00%
Burglary40.51-50.00%
Other crime20.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4617.26119.05%
Violence and sexual offences303.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.55-23.33%
Public order231.964.55%
Vehicle crime151.96114.29%
Other theft141.28-6.67%
Shoplifting131.1962.50%
Burglary81.110.00%
Drugs70.68133.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.60-36.36%
Robbery70.6075.00%
Bicycle theft60.6020.00%
Other crime30.51200.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.885.26%
Anti-social behaviour303.40-3.23%
Public order222.55120.00%
Theft from the person211.87110.00%
Other theft151.79-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.28450.00%
Burglary80.9433.33%
Shoplifting80.6860.00%
Vehicle crime70.680.00%
Bicycle theft50.60150.00%
Robbery40.4333.33%
Drugs30.34-57.14%
Other crime10.26-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.230.00%
Other theft182.640.00%
Public order101.530.00%
Theft from the person100.850.00%
Vehicle crime70.850.00%
Drugs70.600.00%
Burglary60.600.00%
Shoplifting50.510.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Other crime30.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202436
July 20242
May 20244
April 202449
March 20247
January 202449
December 202348
November 202330
October 202340
September 202338

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20246
January 202412
December 202311
November 202315
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202440
April 202428
January 202420
December 202325
November 202323
October 202330
September 202331

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20242
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 202323
October 202322
September 202310

A total of 253 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
July 20243
May 202414
April 202428
March 202418
January 202419
December 202351
November 202346
October 202321
September 202310

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20245
March 20241
January 202411
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
April 20249
March 20241
January 202416
December 202319
November 202314
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 202313
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
March 20241
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311
September 20232

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20246
January 20246
December 202317
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 4ST 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. Wentworth Mews
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Wellington Way
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 4. St Clements Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Bow Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harley Grove
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Eric Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Wraxall Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Mossford Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Mornington Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Alfred Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Balmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Coborn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Aberavon Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Brokesley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. British Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Tredegar Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Alloway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. College Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lawton Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Tony Cannell Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Michael Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Eleanor Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lockhart Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Addington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1