E3 5BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5BA

E3 5BA, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.53 per 1,000 population. This E3 5BA 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 5BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5BA, encompassing approximately 10537 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E3 5BA area, explore the E3 5BA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-6.06% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

E3 5BA 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
  • Ford Street with total crimes: 6

E3 5BA 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 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3110.53-6.06%
Violence and sexual offences262.94-13.33%
Shoplifting102.4766.67%
Vehicle crime90.9580.00%
Other theft90.85200.00%
Drugs90.85-10.00%
Public order70.8575.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.66100.00%
Robbery30.3850.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour339.9622.22%
Violence and sexual offences303.1315.38%
Drugs102.85400.00%
Theft from the person60.95500.00%
Shoplifting60.57500.00%
Vehicle crime50.57-44.44%
Public order40.47-20.00%
Other theft30.38-66.67%
Burglary30.28-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Robbery20.19100.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour278.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences262.562500.00%
Other theft92.470.00%
Vehicle crime90.850.00%
Bicycle theft70.850.00%
Public order50.660.00%
Burglary50.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.36-41.86%
Anti-social behaviour122.37-40.00%
Shoplifting61.14200.00%
Other theft50.5725.00%
Drugs40.47300.00%
Burglary40.38-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.38-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.28200.00%
Public order20.28-66.67%
Robbery20.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4310.1559.26%
Anti-social behaviour204.08-20.00%
Vehicle crime101.90233.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.9533.33%
Burglary70.7675.00%
Public order60.66-40.00%
Other theft40.57-42.86%
Theft from the person20.38-33.33%
Robbery20.190.00%
Shoplifting20.19-60.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.39-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour252.56-16.67%
Public order102.37100.00%
Other theft70.95-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.6650.00%
Shoplifting50.57400.00%
Burglary40.470.00%
Theft from the person30.38200.00%
Vehicle crime30.28-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Robbery20.19-71.43%
Drugs20.190.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.063.03%
Anti-social behaviour303.23-23.08%
Other theft92.8550.00%
Robbery70.8575.00%
Vehicle crime50.66-44.44%
Public order50.470.00%
Bicycle theft40.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.38-50.00%
Burglary40.380.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3910.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.700.00%
Vehicle crime93.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.850.00%
Other theft60.760.00%
Public order50.570.00%
Robbery40.470.00%
Burglary40.380.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202433
April 202427
January 202412
December 202320
November 202325
October 202330
September 202339

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20249
December 202310
November 20233
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202430
April 202426
March 20241
January 202425
December 202343
November 202327
October 202334
September 202333

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 202310
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 5BA 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. Ford Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hewison Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Anglo Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 6. Sutherland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Marks Gate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tamar Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Waterside Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ollerton Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Barge Lane
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 13. Pulteney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mccullum Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Ewart Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Candy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Gunmakers Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Willow Tree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Hawthorne Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. St Stephen'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. William Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Ford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Daling Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Old Ford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Hadrian Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Cardigan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Parnell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Wendon Street
    Total1
    Drugs1