E3 5BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5BG

E3 5BG, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.84 per 1,000 population. This E3 5BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E3 postcode area, which has experienced 15 crimes and a crime rate of 0.22 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E3 5BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5BG, encompassing approximately 10861 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (2600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

E3 5BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Candy Street with total crimes: 7
  • Libra Road with total crimes: 5
  • Tamar Close with total crimes: 5

E3 5BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour288.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences272.582600.00%
Other theft102.490.00%
Vehicle crime90.920.00%
Bicycle theft70.830.00%
Public order50.640.00%
Burglary50.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.35-46.81%
Anti-social behaviour142.30-39.13%
Shoplifting61.29200.00%
Other theft50.550.00%
Drugs40.46300.00%
Burglary40.37-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.37-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.28200.00%
Public order20.28-71.43%
Robbery20.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4710.8662.07%
Anti-social behaviour234.33-11.54%
Vehicle crime102.12233.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.9233.33%
Public order70.74-30.00%
Burglary70.6475.00%
Other theft50.64-28.57%
Robbery40.46100.00%
Theft from the person20.37-33.33%
Shoplifting20.18-60.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.39-19.44%
Anti-social behaviour262.67-16.13%
Public order102.39100.00%
Other theft70.92-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.6450.00%
Shoplifting50.55400.00%
Burglary40.460.00%
Theft from the person30.37200.00%
Vehicle crime30.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Robbery20.18-71.43%
Drugs20.180.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.229.09%
Anti-social behaviour313.31-22.50%
Other theft92.8550.00%
Robbery70.8375.00%
Vehicle crime60.64-33.33%
Bicycle theft50.550.00%
Public order50.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.46-50.00%
Burglary40.370.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4010.5921.21%
Violence and sexual offences333.686.45%
Vehicle crime93.0412.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.83-27.27%
Other theft60.74-33.33%
Public order50.550.00%
Robbery40.46100.00%
Burglary40.37100.00%
Theft from the person20.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Drugs10.09-75.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3310.7722.22%
Violence and sexual offences313.04-3.12%
Criminal damage and arson112.85175.00%
Other theft91.0150.00%
Vehicle crime80.83-20.00%
Theft from the person60.74100.00%
Public order50.55-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.4633.33%
Drugs40.370.00%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Robbery20.18100.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.09-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour272.950.00%
Vehicle crime102.490.00%
Public order80.920.00%
Other theft60.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.550.00%
Drugs40.370.00%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Burglary30.280.00%
Theft from the person30.280.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202428
January 202414
December 202323
November 202326
October 202331
September 202340
August 202333
July 202327

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202427
March 20241
January 202425
December 202347
November 202329
October 202336
September 202333
August 202331
July 202332

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 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 20235
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235
September 20235
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 20236
August 20239
July 20236

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
December 202310
November 20233
October 20236
September 20239
August 20238
July 202310

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20236
July 20233

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
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 20238
August 202311
July 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 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
August 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Candy Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Libra Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Tamar Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 4. Ford Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. William Place
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Anglo Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parnell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hewlett Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Usher Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Stephen'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sutherland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Daling Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Old Ford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Ford Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Hadrian Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Ruston Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ollerton Green
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Hornbeam Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mccullum Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Ewart Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Driffield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Tiber Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lefevre Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Hewison Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Lea Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Legion Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. East Cross Route
    Total1
    Drugs1