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

Overview of Crime in E2 9PW

OLD FORD ROAD, E2 9PW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.01 per 1,000 population. This E2 9PW 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 9PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 9PW, encompassing approximately 12691 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-28.26% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

E2 9PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Morpeth Street with total crimes: 7
  • Bishop'S Way with total crimes: 6

OLD FORD ROAD, E2 9PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.0130.00%
Anti-social behaviour333.07-28.26%
Public order112.6037.50%
Vehicle crime100.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.79125.00%
Other theft70.710.00%
Burglary60.55500.00%
Theft from the person40.47-42.86%
Drugs20.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%
Robbery10.16-75.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour468.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences303.622900.00%
Public order82.360.00%
Theft from the person70.630.00%
Vehicle crime50.550.00%
Robbery40.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.320.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Drugs20.160.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.08-96.77%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour369.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences312.846.90%
Other theft112.4410.00%
Vehicle crime110.8710.00%
Public order60.87-14.29%
Burglary60.47-25.00%
Shoplifting50.4725.00%
Drugs40.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.32300.00%
Robbery20.32100.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.27-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour182.2820.00%
Other theft101.4266.67%
Vehicle crime100.790.00%
Burglary80.7914.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.6340.00%
Public order70.55-22.22%
Drugs60.5550.00%
Shoplifting40.47100.00%
Other crime30.320.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Robbery10.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences337.72-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour152.60-55.88%
Vehicle crime101.1866.67%
Public order90.7912.50%
Burglary70.7116.67%
Other theft60.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.4725.00%
Drugs40.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.3233.33%
Robbery20.320.00%
Shoplifting20.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences429.93-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour343.31-2.86%
Other theft92.68-10.00%
Public order80.71-38.46%
Burglary60.630.00%
Drugs60.470.00%
Vehicle crime60.470.00%
Theft from the person50.47150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.39-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.32-25.00%
Robbery20.24100.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4811.5071.43%
Anti-social behaviour353.78-18.60%
Public order132.76-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson111.02120.00%
Other theft100.8766.67%
Burglary60.7920.00%
Vehicle crime60.470.00%
Drugs60.47-40.00%
Bicycle theft40.47300.00%
Shoplifting30.320.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Robbery10.08-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour439.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.390.00%
Public order142.210.00%
Drugs101.100.00%
Vehicle crime60.790.00%
Other theft60.470.00%
Burglary50.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.390.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Robbery20.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202446
April 202436
January 202418
December 202315
November 202334
October 202335
September 202343

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202411
January 202410
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202430
June 20241
April 202431
January 202429
December 202333
November 202342
October 202348
September 202328

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 202411
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Morpeth Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 3. Bishop'S Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Digby Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Smart Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Type Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Usk Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Waterloo Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Patriot Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Edinburgh Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Stainsbury Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bacton Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Warley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Approach Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Silk Weaver Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Braintree Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Sceptre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. B118
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Peel Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Gawber Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Moravian Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Kirkwall Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bonner Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Gathorne Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1