CARDIGAN ROAD, E3 5GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5GH

CARDIGAN ROAD, E3 5GH, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.58 per 1,000 population. This E3 5GH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E3 postcode area, which has experienced 806 crimes and a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E3 5GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5GH, encompassing approximately 15276 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (55.88% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

E3 5GH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Viking Close with total crimes: 8
  • Tamar Close with total crimes: 7
  • Ordell Road with total crimes: 7

CARDIGAN ROAD, E3 5GH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour538.5855.88%
Violence and sexual offences343.470.00%
Vehicle crime62.23-57.14%
Shoplifting60.39500.00%
Public order60.39-45.45%
Other theft50.39-50.00%
Theft from the person50.33150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.33400.00%
Drugs30.33-25.00%
Burglary30.20-50.00%
Other crime20.20100.00%
Bicycle theft20.13-60.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour348.12100.00%
Violence and sexual offences342.2313.33%
Vehicle crime142.23180.00%
Public order110.92450.00%
Other theft100.72100.00%
Burglary60.650.00%
Bicycle theft50.3925.00%
Drugs40.330.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.07-80.00%
Shoplifting10.07-83.33%
Robbery10.07-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences305.76-53.12%
Anti-social behaviour171.96-37.04%
Burglary61.11-50.00%
Shoplifting60.39500.00%
Vehicle crime50.39-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson50.33-50.00%
Other theft50.33-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.33100.00%
Drugs40.26100.00%
Robbery30.26-25.00%
Public order20.20-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6410.2882.86%
Anti-social behaviour274.19-37.21%
Vehicle crime131.77225.00%
Burglary120.8571.43%
Public order110.79-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson100.720.00%
Other theft70.65-12.50%
Robbery40.460.00%
Theft from the person30.260.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.13100.00%
Shoplifting10.13-80.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour439.03-6.52%
Violence and sexual offences352.81-30.00%
Public order122.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.7942.86%
Other theft80.65-11.11%
Burglary70.5240.00%
Shoplifting50.46400.00%
Robbery40.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.26-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.260.00%
Theft from the person30.20200.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.07-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences509.5656.25%
Anti-social behaviour463.27-8.00%
Other theft93.0128.57%
Robbery80.5914.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.5240.00%
Vehicle crime70.46-36.36%
Public order60.46-33.33%
Burglary50.3925.00%
Bicycle theft40.330.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.07-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour508.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences323.270.00%
Vehicle crime112.090.00%
Public order90.720.00%
Robbery70.590.00%
Other theft70.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.460.00%
Burglary40.330.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Drugs20.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 39.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
April 202434
January 202430
December 202364
November 202335
October 202350
September 202332

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202414
January 20245
December 202313
November 20234
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 270 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202453
April 202434
January 202417
December 202327
November 202343
October 202346
September 202350

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202410
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

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

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

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 202312
November 20237
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202411
January 20242
December 202311
November 202312
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 18 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Viking Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 2. Tamar Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ordell Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shetland Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Old Ford Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Anglo Road
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Usher Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Libra Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Balmer Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Malmesbury Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Tiber Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Parnell Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Centurion Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Waterside Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Willow Tree Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Mc Cullum Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Mccullum Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stanfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Benworth Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Morville Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Pancras Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. B142
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ruston Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Sycamore Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Pulteney Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Ford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Sutherland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lyal Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Ford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1