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

Overview of Crime in E2 9QB

OLD FORD ROAD, E2 9QB, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.33 per 1,000 population. This E2 9QB 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 9QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 9QB, encompassing approximately 10554 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-13.89% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

E2 9QB 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
  • Bishop'S Way with total crimes: 6

OLD FORD ROAD, E2 9QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3110.33-13.89%
Violence and sexual offences222.9457.14%
Vehicle crime102.08150.00%
Public order100.95900.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.95166.67%
Other theft70.760.00%
Burglary70.66600.00%
Theft from the person40.66-60.00%
Drugs30.38-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%
Robbery20.19-50.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Other crime10.09-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour368.052.86%
Violence and sexual offences143.41-26.32%
Theft from the person101.33400.00%
Drugs80.95300.00%
Vehicle crime40.76-66.67%
Robbery40.38300.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.28200.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%
Public order10.09-75.00%
Burglary10.09-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour359.7684.21%
Violence and sexual offences193.32-5.00%
Other theft141.8027.27%
Vehicle crime121.3333.33%
Burglary61.14-33.33%
Shoplifting50.5725.00%
Public order40.470.00%
Theft from the person20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft20.19-33.33%
Drugs20.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.09-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.81-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour191.89-17.39%
Other theft111.8083.33%
Burglary91.0412.50%
Vehicle crime90.8512.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.8520.00%
Public order40.57-66.67%
Drugs40.3833.33%
Shoplifting40.38300.00%
Bicycle theft30.38-25.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Robbery10.09-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.57-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour232.759.52%
Public order122.18200.00%
Burglary81.1433.33%
Vehicle crime80.7633.33%
Other theft60.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.57150.00%
Bicycle theft40.47-20.00%
Drugs30.38-25.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.91-13.89%
Anti-social behaviour212.94-36.36%
Other theft81.99-27.27%
Theft from the person60.7620.00%
Burglary60.57-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.5750.00%
Bicycle theft50.5766.67%
Public order40.47-55.56%
Drugs40.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour333.410.00%
Other theft113.130.00%
Public order91.040.00%
Burglary70.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.660.00%
Theft from the person50.660.00%
Vehicle crime40.470.00%
Drugs40.380.00%
Bicycle theft30.380.00%
Shoplifting30.280.00%
Robbery20.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202436
April 202435
January 202419
December 202323
November 202321
October 202333

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 20242
January 20241
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 202414
January 202411
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202412
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 202312
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
April 202419
January 202420
December 202329
November 202331
October 202336

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233

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 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 9QB 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. Bishop'S Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Digby Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Edinburgh Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stainsbury Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bacton Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Warley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Approach Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. B118
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Peel Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Gawber Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Moravian Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Kirkwall Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bonner Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Gathorne Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Knottisford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Stoneway Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Roman Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Bunsen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Wennington Road
    Total1
    Drugs1