OLD FORD ROAD, E3 2LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 2LY

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 2LY, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.50 per 1,000 population. This E3 2LY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E3 postcode area, which has experienced 779 crimes and a crime rate of 11.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E3 2LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 2LY, encompassing approximately 11202 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E3 2LY area, explore the E3 2LY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the E3 2LY area, visit the E3 2LY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-3.23% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)

E3 2LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Libra Road with total crimes: 12
  • Usher Road with total crimes: 8
  • Pancras Way with total crimes: 7

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 2LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4412.5010.00%
Violence and sexual offences303.93-3.23%
Vehicle crime152.68275.00%
Shoplifting101.3466.67%
Drugs100.89233.33%
Other theft70.89133.33%
Public order70.6240.00%
Bicycle theft40.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.36100.00%
Robbery30.3650.00%
Burglary20.27-50.00%
Theft from the person20.18-71.43%
Other crime20.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour409.7373.91%
Violence and sexual offences313.57-6.06%
Theft from the person72.77133.33%
Shoplifting60.62200.00%
Public order50.54-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.45-55.56%
Burglary40.36-55.56%
Drugs30.360.00%
Other theft30.27-75.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.18100.00%
Robbery20.18100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.733200.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.950.00%
Other theft122.050.00%
Burglary91.070.00%
Vehicle crime90.800.00%
Bicycle theft60.800.00%
Public order60.540.00%
Theft from the person30.540.00%
Drugs30.270.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.15%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.32-29.17%
Shoplifting81.52100.00%
Other theft60.71-33.33%
Burglary60.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.36300.00%
Drugs30.36200.00%
Public order30.27-50.00%
Robbery20.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.18-84.62%
Theft from the person10.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5212.1479.31%
Anti-social behaviour244.64-29.41%
Vehicle crime132.1485.71%
Other theft91.1612.50%
Burglary90.8028.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.8014.29%
Public order60.71-40.00%
Robbery40.5433.33%
Shoplifting40.36-20.00%
Theft from the person30.36-25.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.09-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3410.89-27.66%
Violence and sexual offences293.04-29.27%
Public order102.5925.00%
Other theft80.89-20.00%
Burglary70.7140.00%
Vehicle crime70.62-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson70.6240.00%
Shoplifting50.62400.00%
Theft from the person40.45-20.00%
Robbery30.36-66.67%
Drugs30.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.18-60.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4713.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.200.00%
Vehicle crime113.660.00%
Other theft100.980.00%
Robbery90.890.00%
Public order80.800.00%
Burglary50.710.00%
Theft from the person50.450.00%
Bicycle theft50.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.450.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202440
April 202423
January 202417
December 202324
November 202334
October 202347

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 20249
January 20242
December 202313
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202431
April 202433
March 20241
January 202426
December 202352
November 202329
October 202341

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202412
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 2LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Libra Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Usher Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Pancras Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ford Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hewison Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Anglo Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 7. Hart Yard
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Sutherland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Four Seasons Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dace Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 12. St Marks Gate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Iceland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lefevre Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Morville Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tamar Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Waterside Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ollerton Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Barge Lane
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 20. Pulteney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mccullum Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Ewart Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wick Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Tiber Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Candy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Gunmakers Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Willow Tree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Hawthorne Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1