E3 5GP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5GP

E3 5GP, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.54 per 1,000 population. This E3 5GP 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 5GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5GP, encompassing approximately 8730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

E3 5GP 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 5GP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2610.54-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences202.98-23.08%
Shoplifting102.2966.67%
Drugs91.15-10.00%
Vehicle crime71.0340.00%
Other theft60.80500.00%
Public order60.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6950.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2810.5433.33%
Violence and sexual offences263.2113.04%
Drugs102.98400.00%
Shoplifting61.15500.00%
Vehicle crime50.69-28.57%
Theft from the person50.57400.00%
Public order40.570.00%
Burglary30.46-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Robbery20.23100.00%
Other theft10.23-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.052200.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.630.00%
Other theft92.410.00%
Vehicle crime71.030.00%
Bicycle theft50.800.00%
Burglary50.570.00%
Public order40.570.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-95.24%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.87-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour112.41-26.67%
Shoplifting61.26200.00%
Other theft50.6925.00%
Burglary40.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.46-57.14%
Drugs30.34200.00%
Public order20.34-50.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.4269.57%
Anti-social behaviour154.47-37.50%
Vehicle crime71.72600.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8016.67%
Burglary60.80100.00%
Public order40.69-42.86%
Other theft40.46-42.86%
Theft from the person20.46-33.33%
Robbery20.230.00%
Shoplifting20.23-60.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour249.85-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences232.75-20.69%
Public order72.6375.00%
Other theft70.80-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.8050.00%
Shoplifting50.69400.00%
Theft from the person30.57200.00%
Burglary30.3450.00%
Robbery20.34-50.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences2910.193.57%
Anti-social behaviour253.32-30.56%
Other theft92.8650.00%
Vehicle crime51.03-37.50%
Robbery40.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.46-50.00%
Public order40.46-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Drugs20.23100.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3611.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.120.00%
Vehicle crime83.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.920.00%
Other theft60.920.00%
Public order50.690.00%
Robbery40.570.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202428
April 202421
January 202411
December 202315
November 202324
October 202325
September 202336

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 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 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20247
December 20237
November 20231
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202426
April 202423
March 20241
January 202421
December 202339
November 202323
October 202329
September 202328

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 5GP 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. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Marks Gate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hewison Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Tamar Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Waterside Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Ollerton Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barge Lane
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 11. Pulteney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mccullum Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Ewart Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Candy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Gunmakers Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Willow Tree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Hawthorne Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. St Stephen'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. William Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Daling Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Old Ford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Hadrian Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Parnell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wendon Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Ruston Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. East Cross Route
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Jodrell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1