In March 2023, crime rates in East London surged by approximately 15.3%, rising from 11,810 to 13,619 reported offences. Each borough contributed to this increase, with Newham leading at 3,371 reports, particularly in theft and violence categories. Tower Hamlets followed with a notable 21.6% rise, dominated by violence and a dramatic jump in public order offences which were up by 53.3%. Waltham Forest also saw a rise while the only exception was a decrease in drug-related offences. Overall, vehicle offences exhibited mixed trends, emphasizing the ongoing challenges in public safety in the region.
In March, East London experienced a rise in criminal offences, escalating from 11,810 reports in February to 13,619, with notable increases in theft and violence.
Newham reported the highest number of crimes in March with 3,371 incidents, representing an 8.4% increase from February, notably driven by theft and violence.
Tower Hamlets saw a 21.6% rise in crime with violence against the person being the most reported. Public order offences surged by 53.3%.
Waltham Forest's crime rate increased 16.8%, driven by theft and violence, despite vehicle offences dropping by over 10% compared to February.
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