E3 5FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5FA

E3 5FA, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 121 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.94 per 1,000 population. This E3 5FA 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 5FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5FA, encompassing approximately 13540 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E3 5FA area, explore the E3 5FA 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 (-29.79% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

E3 5FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Libra Road with total crimes: 12
  • Old Ford Road with total crimes: 7
  • Ford Street with total crimes: 6

E3 5FA 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 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour338.94-29.79%
Violence and sexual offences322.4414.29%
Vehicle crime102.36100.00%
Drugs100.74-9.09%
Other theft90.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.6660.00%
Public order60.5920.00%
Shoplifting50.440.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Burglary20.15-60.00%
Theft from the person20.15-77.78%
Other crime10.15-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour479.3188.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.47-3.45%
Drugs112.071000.00%
Theft from the person90.81200.00%
Shoplifting50.66400.00%
Burglary50.37-16.67%
Public order50.3725.00%
Vehicle crime50.37-73.68%
Criminal damage and arson50.370.00%
Other crime30.3750.00%
Other theft30.22-81.25%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.5731.82%
Anti-social behaviour252.1478.57%
Vehicle crime191.85280.00%
Other theft161.40300.00%
Bicycle theft91.18125.00%
Burglary60.66-45.45%
Public order40.440.00%
Theft from the person30.3050.00%
Other crime20.22100.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%
Shoplifting10.07-83.33%
Robbery10.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.20-37.14%
Anti-social behaviour141.62-48.15%
Burglary111.0310.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.81-40.00%
Shoplifting60.44500.00%
Vehicle crime50.44-54.55%
Public order40.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.30100.00%
Other theft40.30-50.00%
Drugs30.30200.00%
Theft from the person20.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.07-66.67%
Other crime10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences358.712.94%
Anti-social behaviour272.5858.82%
Vehicle crime111.99120.00%
Burglary100.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.74100.00%
Other theft80.740.00%
Public order60.59-53.85%
Theft from the person30.44-50.00%
Robbery30.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.22-60.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Shoplifting10.07-80.00%
Other crime10.07-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences348.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.51-56.41%
Public order131.2685.71%
Other theft80.96-38.46%
Theft from the person60.5920.00%
Shoplifting50.44400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.3725.00%
Vehicle crime50.37-37.50%
Bicycle theft50.3766.67%
Burglary50.370.00%
Possession of weapons30.370.00%
Robbery30.22-66.67%
Drugs20.220.00%
Other crime20.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour399.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences342.880.00%
Other theft132.510.00%
Robbery90.960.00%
Vehicle crime80.660.00%
Public order70.590.00%
Burglary50.520.00%
Theft from the person50.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.370.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202447
April 202425
January 202414
December 202327
November 202317
October 202339

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 202416
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202428
April 202429
January 202422
December 202335
November 202334
October 202334

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202419
January 20245
December 202311
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20246
January 202411
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Libra Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Old Ford Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Ford Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Chisenhale Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Anglo Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 6. Sutherland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Strahan Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Antill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Coborn Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hewison Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Barge Lane
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 12. Pulteney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mccullum Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Ewart Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Arbery Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Balmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Gunmakers Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Willow Tree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Daling Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Grove Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Saxon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. College Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Vernon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Cardigan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1