E3 4XB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 4XB

E3 4XB, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 156 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.71 per 1,000 population. This E3 4XB 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 4XB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4XB, encompassing approximately 12272 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-14.89% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)

E3 4XB 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 4XB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4012.71-14.89%
Violence and sexual offences403.265.26%
Public order133.26-35.00%
Vehicle crime121.06200.00%
Theft from the person110.98-35.29%
Drugs80.90166.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.65-12.50%
Burglary60.570.00%
Robbery60.49-25.00%
Other theft60.490.00%
Bicycle theft30.49200.00%
Shoplifting30.24-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4713.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences383.833700.00%
Public order203.10566.67%
Theft from the person171.631600.00%
Robbery81.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.650.00%
Burglary60.650.00%
Other theft60.49500.00%
Vehicle crime40.490.00%
Shoplifting40.330.00%
Drugs30.330.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order30.49200.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.08-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.73-89.47%
Theft from the person30.33-85.00%
Other theft10.24-90.91%
Public order10.08-93.75%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.100.00%
Theft from the person202.36900.00%
Public order161.63300.00%
Other theft111.300.00%
Vehicle crime70.900.00%
Shoplifting60.570.00%
Robbery40.490.00%
Drugs40.330.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

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 order40.65-42.86%
Theft from the person20.33-75.00%
Burglary10.16-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-88.89%

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 offences5013.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.0714.29%
Vehicle crime122.619.09%
Shoplifting120.98-25.00%
Burglary110.98450.00%
Other theft100.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson90.8128.57%
Theft from the person80.73-76.47%
Drugs70.6540.00%
Public order70.57-22.22%
Robbery30.57-78.57%
Other crime20.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.16-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5016.1325.00%
Theft from the person344.0736.00%
Anti-social behaviour282.7712.00%
Shoplifting162.2823.08%
Other theft151.3015.38%
Robbery141.22600.00%
Vehicle crime111.14-21.43%
Public order90.90-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson70.73133.33%
Bicycle theft50.5725.00%
Drugs50.41-28.57%
Burglary20.41-66.67%
Other crime20.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4013.532.56%
Anti-social behaviour253.26-34.21%
Theft from the person252.04127.27%
Vehicle crime142.04100.00%
Other theft131.1485.71%
Shoplifting131.06-13.33%
Public order111.060.00%
Drugs70.9016.67%
Burglary60.5720.00%
Bicycle theft40.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.33-75.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Robbery20.16-71.43%
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 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour383.180.00%
Shoplifting153.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.220.00%
Public order110.980.00%
Theft from the person110.900.00%
Vehicle crime70.900.00%
Other theft70.570.00%
Robbery70.570.00%
Drugs60.570.00%
Burglary50.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202447
April 202429
January 202432
December 202328
November 202325
October 202338

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20247
January 202412
December 202311
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202438
July 20241
May 20244
April 202438
January 202450
December 202350
November 202340
October 202339

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20242
March 20241
January 202411
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
July 20243
May 20241
April 202416
March 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20244
January 20243
December 202314
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20241
March 20241
January 20249
December 20237
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 202410
December 202315
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20246
January 202412
December 202316
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 132 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 20241
May 20243
April 202420
March 20242
January 20248
December 202334
November 202325
October 202311

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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 4XB 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. Devons Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Fern Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Swaton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Knapp Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tibbatt'S Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Purdy Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Eleanor Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Richard Tress Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Dimson Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1