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

Overview of Crime in E2 9PT

OLD FORD ROAD, E2 9PT, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.56 per 1,000 population. This E2 9PT 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 9PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 9PT, encompassing approximately 9206 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-3.45% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

E2 9PT Crime Hotspots

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

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

OLD FORD ROAD, E2 9PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour289.56-3.45%
Violence and sexual offences173.0421.43%
Criminal damage and arson91.85200.00%
Public order70.98600.00%
Vehicle crime70.7675.00%
Other theft60.760.00%
Burglary40.65300.00%
Theft from the person30.43-76.92%
Drugs20.33-90.91%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour299.997.41%
Drugs223.151000.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.397.69%
Theft from the person131.52160.00%
Vehicle crime41.41-66.67%
Other crime30.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.33200.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.11-75.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Burglary10.11-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour279.67145.45%
Violence and sexual offences132.93-23.53%
Vehicle crime121.41100.00%
Other theft121.3033.33%
Theft from the person51.3066.67%
Burglary50.54-37.50%
Shoplifting50.5425.00%
Public order40.54-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.85-38.89%
Other theft91.19125.00%
Burglary80.9814.29%
Vehicle crime60.87-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.65100.00%
Public order50.65-58.33%
Shoplifting40.540.00%
Theft from the person30.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.33-50.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Drugs20.22-33.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.265.88%
Violence and sexual offences171.96-22.73%
Public order121.85200.00%
Burglary71.3016.67%
Vehicle crime70.760.00%
Other theft40.76-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.43-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.430.00%
Drugs30.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.58-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour172.39-43.33%
Vehicle crime71.85133.33%
Other theft60.76-45.45%
Burglary60.650.00%
Theft from the person50.6525.00%
Bicycle theft50.54150.00%
Public order40.540.00%
Drugs30.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.33-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.910.00%
Other theft113.260.00%
Burglary61.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.650.00%
Theft from the person40.540.00%
Public order40.430.00%
Drugs30.430.00%
Vehicle crime30.330.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202429
April 202427
January 202411
December 202318
November 202317
October 202330

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202422
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
April 20245
January 20243
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
April 202413
January 202417
December 202317
November 202322
October 202336

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 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 20234

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202412
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 202412
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311

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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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 9PT postcode area is presented below.

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