E3 5BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5BE

E3 5BE, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.10 per 1,000 population. This E3 5BE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E3 postcode area, which has experienced 15 crimes and a crime rate of 0.22 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E3 5BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5BE, encompassing approximately 4826 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E3 5BE area, explore the E3 5BE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)

E3 5BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Usk Street with total crimes: 7

E3 5BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.10-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour216.22-12.50%
Vehicle crime114.35120.00%
Burglary72.28-12.50%
Public order61.45100.00%
Other theft61.24-53.85%
Theft from the person61.24-33.33%
Shoplifting31.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Robbery10.41-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.41-31.91%
Anti-social behaviour246.639.09%
Other theft134.978.33%
Theft from the person92.69-18.18%
Burglary81.8660.00%
Robbery71.6640.00%
Vehicle crime51.45-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-50.00%
Public order30.83-50.00%
Shoplifting30.62-66.67%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Bicycle theft20.41-60.00%
Drugs10.41-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4730.676.82%
Anti-social behaviour229.74-4.35%
Other theft124.560.00%
Theft from the person112.49-21.43%
Vehicle crime92.2828.57%
Shoplifting91.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.8660.00%
Drugs71.66250.00%
Public order61.45-14.29%
Burglary51.24-28.57%
Bicycle theft51.040.00%
Robbery51.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4429.21-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour239.12-14.81%
Theft from the person144.77100.00%
Other theft122.90-50.00%
Shoplifting92.49800.00%
Burglary71.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime71.4516.67%
Public order71.4575.00%
Bicycle theft51.450.00%
Robbery51.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.04-28.57%
Drugs21.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4831.0817.07%
Anti-social behaviour279.95-12.90%
Other theft245.5941.18%
Burglary144.97180.00%
Theft from the person72.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.450.00%
Vehicle crime61.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft51.2425.00%
Public order41.040.00%
Robbery30.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Drugs20.41-60.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4128.39-35.94%
Anti-social behaviour318.5029.17%
Other theft176.42-32.00%
Vehicle crime93.5280.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.8616.67%
Theft from the person71.450.00%
Burglary51.45-28.57%
Drugs51.040.00%
Bicycle theft41.04100.00%
Public order40.83-50.00%
Robbery30.83-50.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6433.36166.67%
Other theft2513.26150.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.18-25.00%
Public order84.9760.00%
Theft from the person71.66-12.50%
Burglary71.4516.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.45-33.33%
Robbery61.24100.00%
Vehicle crime51.24-16.67%
Drugs51.040.00%
Bicycle theft21.04-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3224.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences246.630.00%
Other theft104.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.070.00%
Theft from the person81.860.00%
Burglary61.660.00%
Vehicle crime61.240.00%
Public order51.240.00%
Bicycle theft51.040.00%
Drugs51.040.00%
Robbery31.040.00%
Shoplifting30.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202421
January 202424
December 202322
November 202323
October 202327
September 202331
August 202324
July 202332

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202430
January 202432
December 202347
November 202344
October 202348
September 202341
August 202364
July 202324

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 202314
September 20235
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 202413
December 202312
November 202312
October 202324
September 202317
August 202325
July 202310

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20249
December 202311
November 202314
October 20237
September 20237
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20239
October 20231
September 20232
July 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 5BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Usk Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bancroft Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Palmers Road
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Roman Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Arbery Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Strahan Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Antill Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Bradwell Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mile End Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Kenilworth Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Cranbrook Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Smart Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Warley Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Longnor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Lanfranc Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Haverfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Medway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Lawton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Whitman Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 22. Bunsen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Wennington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Gathorne Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Meath Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Clinton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Twig Folly Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Thoydon Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Grove Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1