E3 5GY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5GY

E3 5GY, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 156 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.10 per 1,000 population. This E3 5GY 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 5GY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5GY, encompassing approximately 11912 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-43.40% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)

E3 5GY 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

E3 5GY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4613.1035.29%
Anti-social behaviour303.86-43.40%
Theft from the person212.52-8.70%
Vehicle crime101.76233.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.8433.33%
Public order80.67-11.11%
Shoplifting80.67-11.11%
Burglary70.67133.33%
Drugs70.59250.00%
Other theft50.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.420.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.08-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5313.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.451600.00%
Theft from the person232.85666.67%
Other theft101.93233.33%
Public order90.84350.00%
Shoplifting90.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.760.00%
Robbery60.500.00%
Burglary30.500.00%
Vehicle crime30.250.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

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 theft30.920.00%
Theft from the person30.25-78.57%
Public order20.25-71.43%
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 person142.10-44.00%
Public order71.18-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.59-90.70%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.26514.29%
Anti-social behaviour313.610.00%
Theft from the person252.6038.89%
Public order102.10233.33%
Vehicle crime90.840.00%
Other theft80.76700.00%
Robbery60.670.00%
Shoplifting40.500.00%
Burglary40.34300.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

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 person182.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.51-84.78%
Public order30.59-66.67%
Other theft10.25-93.75%
Burglary10.08-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4613.4312.20%
Anti-social behaviour233.864.55%
Theft from the person181.93-60.00%
Other theft161.51-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson101.3411.11%
Burglary100.84233.33%
Vehicle crime90.84-30.77%
Public order90.7628.57%
Robbery80.76-38.46%
Shoplifting30.67-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.25-25.00%
Drugs30.25-57.14%
Other crime20.25100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4516.5415.38%
Violence and sexual offences413.7851.85%
Anti-social behaviour223.44-12.00%
Other theft221.8583.33%
Vehicle crime131.85-7.14%
Robbery131.09116.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.090.00%
Shoplifting90.76-30.77%
Public order70.76-69.57%
Drugs70.5916.67%
Bicycle theft40.59-33.33%
Burglary30.34-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3915.78129.41%
Violence and sexual offences273.27-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour252.27-26.47%
Public order232.1027.78%
Vehicle crime141.9355.56%
Shoplifting131.1862.50%
Other theft121.09-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.0128.57%
Robbery60.76100.00%
Burglary60.50-25.00%
Bicycle theft60.500.00%
Drugs60.5050.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3413.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences342.850.00%
Public order182.850.00%
Theft from the person171.510.00%
Other theft161.430.00%
Vehicle crime91.340.00%
Burglary80.760.00%
Shoplifting80.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.670.00%
Bicycle theft60.590.00%
Drugs40.500.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202453
April 202431
January 202423
December 202322
November 202325
October 202334

A total of 223 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
July 20243
May 202414
April 202425
March 202418
January 202418
December 202345
November 202339
October 202317

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 202410
August 20243
April 20249
January 20249
December 202313
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
March 20241
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202434
July 20242
May 20244
April 202443
March 20247
January 202446
December 202341
November 202327
October 202334

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20242
May 20247
April 202410
March 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 202323
October 202318

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
April 20248
March 20241
January 202416
December 202322
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20244
January 20243
December 20239
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20246
January 20248
December 202313
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 4 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
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 5GY 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. Harley Grove
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Mile End
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Strahan Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. English Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Antill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Coborn Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Southern Grove
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Eric Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Wraxall Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Mossford Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Bow Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 17. Alfred Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Balmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Coborn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grove Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Aberavon Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Brokesley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. British Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Clinton Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 25. Arbery Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 26. Tredegar Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Alloway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 28. College Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lawton Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Tony Cannell Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1