E3 5GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5GL

E3 5GL, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 150 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.47 per 1,000 population. This E3 5GL 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 5GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5GL, encompassing approximately 15831 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-29.31% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (2.94% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)

E3 5GL 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
  • Pancras Way with total crimes: 7

E3 5GL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour419.47-29.31%
Violence and sexual offences352.592.94%
Vehicle crime142.2175.00%
Drugs120.88300.00%
Shoplifting100.7666.67%
Other theft90.63125.00%
Public order90.5728.57%
Criminal damage and arson70.5775.00%
Bicycle theft30.4450.00%
Theft from the person30.19-25.00%
Robbery30.19200.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour588.5948.72%
Violence and sexual offences343.66-2.86%
Vehicle crime82.15-46.67%
Public order70.51-36.36%
Shoplifting60.44500.00%
Other theft40.38-66.67%
Theft from the person40.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.25300.00%
Drugs30.250.00%
Burglary30.19-57.14%
Other crime20.19100.00%
Bicycle theft20.13-66.67%
Robbery10.130.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour398.53143.75%
Violence and sexual offences352.4612.90%
Vehicle crime152.21275.00%
Other theft120.95200.00%
Public order110.76450.00%
Burglary70.6940.00%
Bicycle theft60.44100.00%
Drugs30.38-25.00%
Theft from the person30.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.06-83.33%
Shoplifting10.06-83.33%
Robbery10.06-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.37-42.59%
Anti-social behaviour161.96-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.01-40.00%
Shoplifting60.38500.00%
Burglary50.38-54.55%
Drugs40.32100.00%
Other theft40.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.25-66.67%
Robbery30.25-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.1950.00%
Public order20.19-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences549.3538.46%
Anti-social behaviour303.41-26.83%
Vehicle crime121.89100.00%
Burglary110.7657.14%
Criminal damage and arson100.6925.00%
Public order90.63-25.00%
Other theft80.57-11.11%
Robbery40.510.00%
Theft from the person40.2533.33%
Drugs20.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.13-50.00%
Shoplifting10.13-80.00%
Other crime10.06-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour419.22-10.87%
Violence and sexual offences392.59-25.00%
Public order122.46200.00%
Other theft90.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.57-11.11%
Burglary70.51-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.44-14.29%
Shoplifting50.38400.00%
Robbery40.32-50.00%
Drugs40.25100.00%
Bicycle theft40.250.00%
Theft from the person30.2550.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Other crime20.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences529.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour463.280.00%
Other theft92.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.570.00%
Robbery80.570.00%
Burglary80.510.00%
Vehicle crime70.510.00%
Bicycle theft40.440.00%
Public order40.250.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Drugs20.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202458
April 202439
January 202416
December 202330
November 202341
October 202346

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

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

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202434
April 202435
January 202431
December 202354
November 202339
October 202352

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202415
January 20244
December 202312
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20247
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 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 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

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 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 20249
August 20244
April 202412
January 20244
December 20238
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
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 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202411
January 20242
December 20239
November 202312
October 20234

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 5GL 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. Pancras Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ford Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Springwood Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. B142
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Four Seasons Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Morville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Antill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Coborn Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lefevre Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tamar Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Barge Lane
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 18. Pulteney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mccullum Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Ewart Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Balmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Tiber Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Willow Tree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. St Stephen'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. William Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Ford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Daling Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Old Ford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2