E3 5HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5HQ

E3 5HQ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 150 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.92 per 1,000 population. This E3 5HQ 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 5HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5HQ, encompassing approximately 15119 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (3.03% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)

E3 5HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Libra Road with total crimes: 12
  • Usher Road with total crimes: 8
  • Pancras Way with total crimes: 7

E3 5HQ 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 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour429.92-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences342.783.03%
Vehicle crime152.25200.00%
Shoplifting100.9966.67%
Drugs100.66150.00%
Public order90.6628.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.6033.33%
Other theft80.5360.00%
Bicycle theft30.5350.00%
Theft from the person30.20-25.00%
Robbery30.20200.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Other crime20.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour609.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.970.00%
Public order72.18600.00%
Shoplifting60.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.400.00%
Vehicle crime50.400.00%
Other theft50.330.00%
Drugs40.330.00%
Theft from the person40.260.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Burglary20.130.00%
Bicycle theft20.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.07-90.91%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour378.73117.65%
Violence and sexual offences352.450.00%
Vehicle crime182.31200.00%
Public order111.19450.00%
Other theft110.73120.00%
Burglary60.73-25.00%
Drugs40.400.00%
Bicycle theft40.2633.33%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.07-83.33%
Shoplifting10.07-83.33%
Robbery10.07-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences356.35-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour172.31-26.09%
Burglary81.12-38.46%
Vehicle crime60.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.40-33.33%
Shoplifting60.40500.00%
Other theft50.40-54.55%
Drugs40.33100.00%
Bicycle theft30.26200.00%
Robbery30.20-25.00%
Public order20.20-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences559.6648.65%
Anti-social behaviour233.64-45.24%
Burglary131.5285.71%
Vehicle crime120.8633.33%
Other theft110.79-8.33%
Public order100.73-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.6628.57%
Robbery40.600.00%
Theft from the person40.2633.33%
Drugs20.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.13-80.00%
Other crime10.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.07-75.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour429.92-4.55%
Violence and sexual offences372.78-30.19%
Other theft122.4550.00%
Public order120.79200.00%
Vehicle crime90.7928.57%
Criminal damage and arson70.6016.67%
Burglary70.46-12.50%
Shoplifting50.46400.00%
Robbery40.33-55.56%
Drugs40.26300.00%
Bicycle theft40.260.00%
Possession of weapons30.260.00%
Theft from the person30.2050.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences539.7243.24%
Anti-social behaviour443.512.33%
Robbery92.9150.00%
Other theft80.60-20.00%
Burglary80.5360.00%
Vehicle crime70.53-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.46-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.400.00%
Public order40.26-50.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Drugs10.07-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour439.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences372.840.00%
Vehicle crime122.450.00%
Other theft100.790.00%
Public order80.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.530.00%
Robbery60.460.00%
Burglary50.400.00%
Drugs30.330.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20246
January 20248
December 202313
November 20237
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 308 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202460
April 202437
January 202417
December 202323
November 202342
October 202344
September 202343

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202433
April 202435
January 202435
December 202355
November 202337
October 202353
September 202337

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 202418
January 20246
December 202312
November 20239
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202411
January 20245
December 202311
November 202312
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20241
April 202411
January 20242
December 202310
November 202312
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Libra Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Usher Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Pancras Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ford Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hewison Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Anglo Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 7. Sutherland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Springwood Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. B142
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Four Seasons Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Morville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Antill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Coborn Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lefevre Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tamar Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Pulteney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mccullum Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Ewart Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Balmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Coborn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Fairfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Tiber Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. St Stephen'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. William Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Ford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Saxon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1