E3 4XA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 4XA

E3 4XA, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 155 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.73 per 1,000 population. This E3 4XA 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 4XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4XA, encompassing approximately 12175 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-2.63% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)

E3 4XA 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

E3 4XA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4212.73-8.70%
Violence and sexual offences373.45-2.63%
Vehicle crime133.04333.33%
Public order121.07-20.00%
Theft from the person110.99-21.43%
Drugs100.90233.33%
Robbery70.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.57-25.00%
Burglary60.490.00%
Other theft60.490.00%
Shoplifting30.49-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4612.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences383.783700.00%
Public order153.12650.00%
Theft from the person141.231300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.150.00%
Robbery70.660.00%
Burglary60.570.00%
Other theft60.49500.00%
Shoplifting40.490.00%
Vehicle crime30.330.00%
Drugs30.250.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

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 order20.41100.00%
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 offences30.25-92.31%
Public order10.25-91.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour323.200.00%
Theft from the person192.63850.00%
Other theft121.560.00%
Public order120.99200.00%
Vehicle crime60.990.00%
Shoplifting60.490.00%
Robbery40.490.00%
Drugs40.330.00%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Burglary30.25200.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
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 order40.66-20.00%
Theft from the person20.33-75.00%
Burglary10.16-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4712.892.17%
Anti-social behaviour303.867.14%
Vehicle crime142.4627.27%
Shoplifting111.15-31.25%
Burglary100.90233.33%
Other theft100.82-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson90.8250.00%
Theft from the person80.74-71.43%
Drugs60.6620.00%
Public order50.49-37.50%
Robbery30.41-78.57%
Other crime20.25-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.16-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4615.2839.39%
Anti-social behaviour283.7812.00%
Theft from the person282.3027.27%
Shoplifting162.3045.45%
Robbery141.31600.00%
Other theft131.1518.18%
Vehicle crime111.07-21.43%
Public order80.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.6650.00%
Bicycle theft50.4966.67%
Drugs50.41-54.55%
Burglary30.41-40.00%
Other crime30.2550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.81-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour252.71-28.57%
Theft from the person222.05120.00%
Vehicle crime141.81250.00%
Public order121.15-14.29%
Drugs110.99120.00%
Other theft110.90120.00%
Shoplifting110.90-26.67%
Burglary50.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Robbery20.25-71.43%
Other crime20.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.655.41%
Anti-social behaviour353.20-12.50%
Shoplifting152.8787.50%
Public order141.2327.27%
Criminal damage and arson121.15300.00%
Theft from the person100.9966.67%
Robbery70.82133.33%
Drugs50.57-28.57%
Other theft50.41-37.50%
Burglary50.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.3350.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4012.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.290.00%
Public order113.040.00%
Burglary100.900.00%
Vehicle crime80.820.00%
Other theft80.660.00%
Shoplifting80.660.00%
Drugs70.660.00%
Theft from the person60.570.00%
Robbery30.490.00%
Other crime30.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202446
April 202432
January 202430
December 202328
November 202325
October 202335
September 202340

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20246
January 202414
December 202311
November 202314
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 202311
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202438
July 20241
May 20243
April 202439
January 202447
December 202346
November 202333
October 202339
September 202337

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 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 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 202312
September 20233

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20243
March 20241
January 202410
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 20242
May 20241
April 202412
March 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 202312
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 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 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
April 202412
January 202410
December 202313
November 202311
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.25 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
September 20238

A total of 124 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 20241
May 20243
April 202419
March 20242
January 20248
December 202328
November 202322
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 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
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 4XA 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. Chiltern Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. English Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Southern Grove
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. 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. Bow Common Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Fern Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Swaton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Knapp Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Eleanor Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lockhart Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Coborn Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Addington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Fairfoot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Rounton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Maritime Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Richard Tress Way
    Total1
    Burglary1