Crime Rates at Nicholson Square, London, E3 3UE

Nicholson Square area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bromley North , and the 171st lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Nicholson Square (E3 3UE) in the last 12 months was 73.0 per 1,000 residents and was 52.7% lower than the Bromley North average (154.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 1.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Nicholson Square (E3 3UE), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 205 crimes here, including 45 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.