E3 5FY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5FY

E3 5FY, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.53 per 1,000 population. This E3 5FY 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 5FY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5FY, encompassing approximately 16171 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E3 5FY area, explore the E3 5FY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the E3 5FY area, visit the E3 5FY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-33.93% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (2.94% increase)
  • Drugs: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)

E3 5FY 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 5FY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour378.53-33.93%
Violence and sexual offences352.292.94%
Drugs112.16266.67%
Other theft100.68150.00%
Shoplifting100.6266.67%
Vehicle crime90.6228.57%
Public order80.5614.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.4925.00%
Theft from the person30.31-25.00%
Robbery30.19200.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Burglary20.12-50.00%
Other crime20.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour568.2947.37%
Violence and sexual offences343.46-8.11%
Vehicle crime72.10-46.15%
Public order70.43-36.36%
Shoplifting60.43500.00%
Other theft40.37-66.67%
Theft from the person40.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.25300.00%
Burglary40.250.00%
Drugs30.2550.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.12-66.67%
Robbery10.120.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour387.91192.31%
Violence and sexual offences372.3532.14%
Vehicle crime132.29225.00%
Other theft120.80100.00%
Public order110.74450.00%
Bicycle theft60.68100.00%
Burglary40.37-50.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Drugs20.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-80.00%
Shoplifting10.06-83.33%
Robbery10.06-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences285.13-52.54%
Anti-social behaviour131.73-55.17%
Burglary80.80-33.33%
Shoplifting60.49500.00%
Other theft60.37-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.37-50.00%
Drugs40.31100.00%
Vehicle crime40.25-66.67%
Robbery30.25-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.1950.00%
Public order20.19-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences599.5259.46%
Anti-social behaviour293.65-23.68%
Burglary121.7971.43%
Vehicle crime120.74200.00%
Public order110.74-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson100.6866.67%
Other theft70.62-12.50%
Robbery40.430.00%
Theft from the person40.2533.33%
Drugs20.25-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.120.00%
Shoplifting10.12-80.00%
Other crime10.06-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour388.22-19.15%
Violence and sexual offences372.35-27.45%
Public order122.29200.00%
Other theft80.740.00%
Burglary70.4975.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.4320.00%
Shoplifting50.37400.00%
Robbery40.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.25-42.86%
Theft from the person30.25200.00%
Drugs30.1950.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Other crime20.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour473.150.00%
Other theft82.910.00%
Robbery80.490.00%
Vehicle crime70.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.430.00%
Bicycle theft40.310.00%
Public order40.250.00%
Burglary40.250.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202456
April 202438
January 202413
December 202329
November 202338
October 202347

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 40.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202434
April 202437
January 202428
December 202359
November 202337
October 202351

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20244
January 20248
December 202312
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202413
January 20244
December 202312
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202412
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 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 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202411
January 20242
December 202311
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 5FY 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. Four Seasons Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Morville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Antill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Coborn Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Lefevre Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tamar Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Barge Lane
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 15. Pulteney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mccullum Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Ewart Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Balmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Tiber Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Gunmakers Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Willow Tree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Hawthorne Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. St Stephen'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. William Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. Ford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Daling Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Old Ford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2