E3 5GJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5GJ

E3 5GJ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.44 per 1,000 population. This E3 5GJ 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 5GJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5GJ, encompassing approximately 15754 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (16.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)

E3 5GJ 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 5GJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences368.4416.13%
Anti-social behaviour352.29-37.50%
Vehicle crime112.2283.33%
Shoplifting100.7066.67%
Drugs100.63100.00%
Other theft90.63125.00%
Public order60.5720.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.3850.00%
Robbery30.38200.00%
Theft from the person20.19-60.00%
Other crime20.130.00%
Burglary10.13-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour568.4447.37%
Violence and sexual offences313.55-6.06%
Shoplifting61.97500.00%
Vehicle crime60.38-57.14%
Burglary60.3820.00%
Theft from the person50.38150.00%
Drugs50.32400.00%
Public order50.32-44.44%
Other theft40.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.25300.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.13-75.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour387.93192.31%
Violence and sexual offences332.4143.48%
Vehicle crime142.09180.00%
Other theft120.89200.00%
Public order90.76350.00%
Bicycle theft80.57166.67%
Burglary50.51-37.50%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-83.33%
Drugs10.06-75.00%
Shoplifting10.06-85.71%
Robbery10.06-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.01-36.11%
Anti-social behaviour131.46-51.85%
Burglary80.83-20.00%
Shoplifting70.51600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.44-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.38-58.33%
Drugs40.32300.00%
Other theft40.25-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.2550.00%
Public order20.19-75.00%
Robbery20.13-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Other crime10.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences367.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour272.293.85%
Vehicle crime121.71140.00%
Burglary100.7666.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.63100.00%
Public order80.63-33.33%
Other theft70.51-12.50%
Theft from the person30.44-25.00%
Robbery30.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Drugs10.13-66.67%
Shoplifting10.06-80.00%
Other crime10.06-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences367.62-16.28%
Anti-social behaviour262.29-35.00%
Public order121.65100.00%
Other theft80.76-20.00%
Burglary60.5150.00%
Shoplifting50.38400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.320.00%
Vehicle crime50.32-37.50%
Theft from the person40.320.00%
Possession of weapons30.250.00%
Robbery30.19-62.50%
Drugs30.1950.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences438.3243.33%
Anti-social behaviour402.73-4.76%
Other theft102.5425.00%
Robbery80.63100.00%
Vehicle crime80.51-42.86%
Public order60.5120.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.38-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.32100.00%
Burglary40.25-42.86%
Drugs20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour428.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences302.670.00%
Vehicle crime141.900.00%
Other theft80.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.510.00%
Burglary70.510.00%
Public order50.440.00%
Robbery40.320.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Shoplifting10.060.00%
Other crime10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202456
April 202438
January 202413
December 202327
November 202326
October 202340
September 202342

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
December 20233
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202431
April 202433
January 202423
December 202336
November 202336
October 202343
September 202330

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 202414
January 20245
December 202312
November 20235
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202412
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 9 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 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20249
January 20242
December 20238
November 202312
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 5GJ 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. Chisenhale Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hewison Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Anglo Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 7. Sutherland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Antill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Coborn Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Morville Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tamar Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Barge Lane
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 14. Pulteney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mccullum Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Ewart Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Balmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Gunmakers Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Willow Tree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Arbery Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 28. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Saxon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. College Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1