HITCHIN SQUARE, E3 5QE, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 118 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.83 per 1,000 population. This E3 5QE 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 5QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5QE, encompassing approximately 13366 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 8.83 | 47.62% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 2.32 | 154.55% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.09 | 240.00% |
| Other theft | 16 | 1.27 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.20 | 125.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.67 | -45.45% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.45 | 25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.37 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.22 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.07 | -83.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.07 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 5.99 | -36.36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 1.57 | -60.71% |
| Burglary | 11 | 0.82 | 22.22% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.82 | 500.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 0.45 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.37 | -44.44% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.37 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.30 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.30 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.22 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.15 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.15 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.07 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 8.53 | -2.94% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 2.47 | 55.56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.09 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.75 | 125.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.67 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 0.60 | -53.85% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.45 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.22 | -60.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.15 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.07 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.07 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 8.30 | -2.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 2.54 | -53.85% |
| Public order | 13 | 1.35 | 62.50% |
| Other theft | 8 | 0.97 | -42.86% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.60 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.45 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 0.37 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.37 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.37 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.22 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.22 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.15 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 9.95 | -4.88% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 2.92 | 20.69% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.62 | 40.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.05 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 0.67 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 0.60 | -42.86% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.60 | -44.44% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.37 | -37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.37 | -42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.15 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 10.03 | 24.24% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 3.07 | -9.38% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.17 | 250.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.05 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.75 | 350.00% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.67 | -38.46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 0.60 | -30.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.52 | -16.67% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.37 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.22 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.22 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.15 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.07 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.07 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 9.80 | 26.92% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 2.47 | -3.03% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.39 | 60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.20 | 160.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 0.97 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.75 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 0.60 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.45 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.37 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.30 | -81.82% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.15 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.07 | -50.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 9.05 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 2.47 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.95 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.75 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 0.75 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.15 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.15 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.15 | 0.00% |
A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 28 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 39 |
| September 2023 | 41 |
| August 2023 | 33 |
| July 2023 | 26 |
A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 31 |
| January 2024 | 21 |
| December 2023 | 33 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 35 |
| September 2023 | 29 |
| August 2023 | 32 |
| July 2023 | 33 |
A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 13 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 5QE postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |