LICHFIELD ROAD, E3 5AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5AL

LICHFIELD ROAD, E3 5AL, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.36 per 1,000 population. This E3 5AL 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 5AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5AL, encompassing approximately 13124 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-44.83% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)

E3 5AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wentworth Mews with total crimes: 12
  • St Clements Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Harley Grove with total crimes: 8

LICHFIELD ROAD, E3 5AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.3628.57%
Anti-social behaviour322.74-44.83%
Theft from the person132.44-27.78%
Vehicle crime100.99233.33%
Other theft80.76-11.11%
Public order80.61-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.61-12.50%
Burglary70.53133.33%
Drugs60.5350.00%
Bicycle theft30.4650.00%
Shoplifting30.23-72.73%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.08-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5812.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.422700.00%
Theft from the person182.13800.00%
Shoplifting111.370.00%
Other theft90.84350.00%
Public order90.69800.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.690.00%
Drugs40.610.00%
Robbery40.300.00%
Other crime30.300.00%
Burglary30.230.00%
Vehicle crime30.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.15-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Public order10.08-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person111.52-35.29%
Public order60.84-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.46-93.02%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.05514.29%
Anti-social behaviour313.280.00%
Theft from the person172.366.25%
Vehicle crime151.300.00%
Other theft101.14900.00%
Public order80.76300.00%
Bicycle theft60.610.00%
Robbery40.460.00%
Shoplifting40.300.00%
Burglary40.300.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person161.98-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences71.22-77.42%
Public order20.53-71.43%
Other theft10.15-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.06-16.22%
Anti-social behaviour192.36-17.39%
Theft from the person171.45-51.43%
Burglary111.3083.33%
Other theft100.84-44.44%
Robbery90.76-10.00%
Vehicle crime80.69-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson70.61-41.67%
Public order70.53-36.36%
Bicycle theft40.530.00%
Shoplifting40.30-55.56%
Drugs30.30-57.14%
Other crime20.23100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.55-13.95%
Theft from the person352.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.67-25.81%
Other theft181.7550.00%
Vehicle crime171.3721.43%
Criminal damage and arson121.3033.33%
Public order110.91-64.52%
Robbery100.8442.86%
Shoplifting90.76-35.71%
Drugs70.69133.33%
Burglary60.53-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.46-33.33%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4316.46-10.42%
Theft from the person353.28169.23%
Anti-social behaviour312.67-29.55%
Public order312.3672.22%
Shoplifting142.3675.00%
Vehicle crime141.0716.67%
Other theft121.07-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson90.9128.57%
Robbery70.690.00%
Burglary70.53-36.36%
Bicycle theft60.5350.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%
Drugs30.23-25.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour443.660.00%
Public order183.350.00%
Other theft141.370.00%
Theft from the person131.070.00%
Vehicle crime120.990.00%
Burglary110.910.00%
Shoplifting80.840.00%
Robbery70.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.530.00%
Bicycle theft40.530.00%
Drugs40.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 202410
December 202318
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202428
July 20241
May 20243
April 202443
March 20247
January 202431
December 202337
November 202343
October 202348

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202458
April 202431
January 202419
December 202323
November 202331
October 202344

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20241
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242
January 20247
December 202311
November 202331
October 202318

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 202415
January 20248
December 202317
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
January 20247
December 202312
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
January 202411
December 20236
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 177 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 20242
May 202411
April 202417
March 202416
January 202417
December 202335
November 202335
October 202313

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
April 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20244
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 5AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wentworth Mews
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. St Clements Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Harley Grove
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Mile End
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Anglo Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 7. Sutherland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Strahan Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Antill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Coborn Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ewart Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Haverfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Arbery Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Balmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Coborn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Grove Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Aberavon Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 18. Brokesley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. British Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. St Stephen'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. William Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Ford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Clinton Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 25. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Saxon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Tredegar Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Alloway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. College Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lawton Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1