E3 4SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 4SW

E3 4SW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.69 per 1,000 population. This E3 4SW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E3 postcode area, which has experienced 806 crimes and a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E3 4SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4SW, encompassing approximately 9055 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (3100.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (23) incidents (1050.00% increase)

E3 4SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mile End with total crimes: 13
  • Merchant Street with total crimes: 12
  • Eric Street with total crimes: 10

E3 4SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3814.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.203100.00%
Theft from the person233.531050.00%
Shoplifting92.540.00%
Other theft70.99250.00%
Public order60.77500.00%
Robbery50.660.00%
Burglary40.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.770.00%
Theft from the person20.22-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.11-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112.21-52.17%
Public order61.21-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.66-91.18%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.14385.71%
Theft from the person233.7543.75%
Anti-social behaviour212.540.00%
Public order82.32300.00%
Robbery70.880.00%
Burglary60.770.00%
Shoplifting50.660.00%
Vehicle crime50.550.00%
Other theft50.55400.00%
Bicycle theft30.550.00%
Drugs20.330.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person162.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.77-82.50%
Public order20.77-75.00%
Other theft10.22-93.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.0133.33%
Anti-social behaviour214.420.00%
Theft from the person162.32-61.90%
Other theft151.77-6.25%
Vehicle crime121.669.09%
Burglary121.33300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.3314.29%
Public order80.8833.33%
Robbery70.88-46.15%
Drugs60.77-25.00%
Shoplifting30.66-70.00%
Bicycle theft30.33-25.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4219.22-4.55%
Violence and sexual offences304.6425.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.3131.25%
Other theft162.326.67%
Robbery131.77160.00%
Vehicle crime111.44-26.67%
Shoplifting101.21-23.08%
Drugs81.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.88-30.00%
Public order60.77-73.91%
Bicycle theft40.66-33.33%
Burglary30.44-57.14%
Other crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4420.65266.67%
Violence and sexual offences244.86-14.29%
Public order232.6535.29%
Anti-social behaviour162.54-30.43%
Other theft151.77-11.76%
Vehicle crime151.66150.00%
Shoplifting131.6644.44%
Criminal damage and arson101.4442.86%
Burglary71.10-12.50%
Bicycle theft60.77-14.29%
Drugs60.6650.00%
Robbery50.6666.67%
Other crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.79-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour233.09-20.69%
Other theft172.546.25%
Public order171.88183.33%
Theft from the person121.88100.00%
Shoplifting91.33125.00%
Burglary80.9914.29%
Bicycle theft70.88250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.77250.00%
Vehicle crime60.770.00%
Drugs40.66-50.00%
Robbery30.4450.00%
Other crime20.33-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.980.00%
Other theft163.200.00%
Drugs81.770.00%
Burglary70.880.00%
Theft from the person60.770.00%
Public order60.660.00%
Vehicle crime60.660.00%
Shoplifting40.660.00%
Other crime30.440.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 20242
May 202411
April 202423
March 202416
January 202416
December 202342
November 202344
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202438
April 202421
January 202421
December 202321
November 202316
October 202323
September 202329

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 20241
May 20243
April 202434
March 20247
January 202440
December 202330
November 202324
October 202328
September 202336

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 202415
December 202316
November 202315
October 202317
September 202316

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20247
January 20247
December 202313
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20245
January 20243
December 202310
November 202313
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20246
January 202412
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242
January 20248
December 20236
November 202323
October 202317
September 20236

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 202412
December 202311
November 202315
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Mile End
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Merchant Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Eric Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. British Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. St Clements Avenue
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Mile End (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. English Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Mile End Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grove Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Brokesley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
  • 12. Treby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 13. Harley Grove
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Tredegar Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tony Cannell Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wentworth Mews
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Emmott Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Portia Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Coborn Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Alloway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Lawton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Michael Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Midlothian Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Whitman Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Toby Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Maritime Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Coborn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. College Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Aberavon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1