OLD FORD ROAD, E2 9PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 9PR

OLD FORD ROAD, E2 9PR, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.92 per 1,000 population. This E2 9PR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E2 postcode area, which has experienced 698 crimes and a crime rate of 13.59 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E2 9PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 9PR, encompassing approximately 8245 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E2 9PR area, explore the E2 9PR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

E2 9PR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morpeth Street with total crimes: 7
  • Chisenhale Road with total crimes: 6
  • Old Ford Road with total crimes: 6

OLD FORD ROAD, E2 9PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3010.923.45%
Violence and sexual offences183.6428.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.18125.00%
Public order71.09600.00%
Vehicle crime60.8550.00%
Other theft60.73500.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Drugs20.36-97.26%
Theft from the person20.24-85.71%
Other crime20.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs7317.833550.00%
Anti-social behaviour298.8511.54%
Theft from the person143.52180.00%
Violence and sexual offences141.7016.67%
Vehicle crime41.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.49300.00%
Burglary30.49-40.00%
Other crime30.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.12-92.86%
Public order10.12-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2611.16188.89%
Other theft143.1555.56%
Vehicle crime121.70140.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.46-14.29%
Theft from the person51.4625.00%
Burglary50.61-44.44%
Shoplifting50.6125.00%
Public order40.61-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.49100.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Drugs20.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.49-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.70-47.06%
Burglary91.0928.57%
Other theft91.09125.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.09100.00%
Public order50.73-58.33%
Vehicle crime50.61-16.67%
Theft from the person40.610.00%
Shoplifting40.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Drugs10.24-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.61-19.05%
Violence and sexual offences162.06-5.88%
Public order121.94200.00%
Burglary71.4616.67%
Vehicle crime60.85-14.29%
Other theft40.73-33.33%
Drugs40.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour219.70-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences172.55-48.48%
Theft from the person72.0675.00%
Vehicle crime70.8575.00%
Other theft60.85-50.00%
Burglary60.73-33.33%
Public order40.73-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.49100.00%
Drugs30.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.36-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour274.000.00%
Other theft123.270.00%
Burglary91.460.00%
Public order51.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.610.00%
Theft from the person40.610.00%
Vehicle crime40.490.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Drugs20.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202412
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
April 202412
January 202414
December 202316
November 202317
October 202333

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202429
April 202426
January 20249
December 202317
November 202321
October 202327

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202473
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202414
April 20245
January 20244
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20242

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 202312
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 202414
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20244
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 9PR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Morpeth Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 2. Chisenhale Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Old Ford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Smart Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Palmers Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. St James'S Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 7. Mace Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Type Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Usk Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Grove Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Stainsbury Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bacton Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Warley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Haverfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Approach Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. B118
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bonner Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Gathorne Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Knottisford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Stoneway Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Roman Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Kenilworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Bunsen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Wennington Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Sewardstone Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Cyprus Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Cranbrook Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1