E3 5BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5BL

E3 5BL, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.24 per 1,000 population. This E3 5BL 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 5BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5BL, encompassing approximately 10932 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-10.81% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-16.13% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

E3 5BL 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 5BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3310.24-10.81%
Violence and sexual offences263.02-16.13%
Shoplifting102.3866.67%
Drugs100.910.00%
Other theft90.91200.00%
Vehicle crime80.82100.00%
Public order60.7320.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.55100.00%
Robbery30.3750.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3710.1532.14%
Violence and sexual offences313.3814.81%
Drugs102.84400.00%
Theft from the person70.91600.00%
Shoplifting60.64500.00%
Public order50.550.00%
Vehicle crime40.46-55.56%
Other theft30.37-70.00%
Burglary30.27-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Robbery20.18100.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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 behaviour288.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences272.562600.00%
Other theft102.470.00%
Vehicle crime90.910.00%
Bicycle theft70.820.00%
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 offences10.09-95.83%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.49-48.94%
Anti-social behaviour142.20-39.13%
Shoplifting61.28200.00%
Other theft50.550.00%
Drugs40.46300.00%
Burglary40.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.37-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.27200.00%
Vehicle crime30.27-70.00%
Public order20.27-71.43%
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 offences4710.7956.67%
Anti-social behaviour234.30-11.54%
Vehicle crime102.10233.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.9133.33%
Public order70.73-30.00%
Burglary60.64200.00%
Other theft50.55-28.57%
Robbery40.46100.00%
Theft from the person30.370.00%
Shoplifting20.27-60.00%
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 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.24-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour262.74-18.75%
Public order102.38100.00%
Other theft70.91-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.6450.00%
Shoplifting50.55400.00%
Theft from the person30.46200.00%
Vehicle crime30.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Burglary20.18-50.00%
Robbery20.18-71.43%
Drugs20.180.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour323.290.00%
Other theft92.930.00%
Robbery70.820.00%
Vehicle crime60.640.00%
Public order50.550.00%
Bicycle theft40.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.370.00%
Burglary40.370.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202437
April 202428
January 202414
December 202323
November 202326
October 202332

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202431
April 202427
March 20241
January 202424
December 202347
November 202330
October 202336

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20249
January 20243
December 202310
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 202410
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 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

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 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 5BL 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. Lefevre Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. Vernon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Hadrian Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Cardigan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Parnell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1