OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5JP

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5JP, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.26 per 1,000 population. This E3 5JP 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 5JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5JP, encompassing approximately 11401 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (48.28% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)

E3 5JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 11
  • Viking Close with total crimes: 8
  • Tamar Close with total crimes: 7

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4310.2648.28%
Violence and sexual offences303.770.00%
Drugs102.63900.00%
Theft from the person60.88500.00%
Shoplifting60.53500.00%
Public order50.530.00%
Burglary50.440.00%
Vehicle crime40.44-63.64%
Other theft30.35-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson20.260.00%
Robbery20.18100.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.3020.00%
Anti-social behaviour292.63163.64%
Other theft132.54160.00%
Vehicle crime111.14175.00%
Bicycle theft90.96200.00%
Public order50.79150.00%
Burglary50.4425.00%
Drugs10.44-75.00%
Shoplifting10.09-83.33%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Robbery10.09-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.23-43.18%
Anti-social behaviour112.19-47.62%
Shoplifting60.96500.00%
Other theft50.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.44-50.00%
Drugs40.35300.00%
Burglary40.35-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.35-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.3550.00%
Public order20.26-66.67%
Robbery20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences449.8237.50%
Anti-social behaviour213.860.00%
Vehicle crime111.84266.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.9614.29%
Burglary70.7075.00%
Public order60.61-40.00%
Other theft50.53-37.50%
Theft from the person30.44-25.00%
Robbery20.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.18100.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.09-80.00%
Other crime10.09-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.12-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour212.81-32.26%
Public order101.8466.67%
Other theft80.88-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson70.7075.00%
Shoplifting50.61400.00%
Theft from the person40.44300.00%
Burglary40.350.00%
Robbery30.35-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.26-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Drugs20.180.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.2640.74%
Anti-social behaviour313.33-13.89%
Other theft112.72120.00%
Vehicle crime80.96-27.27%
Robbery70.7040.00%
Public order60.610.00%
Bicycle theft40.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.35-42.86%
Burglary40.35-20.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour369.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.160.00%
Vehicle crime112.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.960.00%
Public order60.610.00%
Other theft50.530.00%
Robbery50.440.00%
Burglary50.440.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202443
April 202429
January 202411
December 202321
November 202321
October 202331
September 202336

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202413
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 202311
September 20235

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
April 202430
January 202425
December 202344
November 202332
October 202338
September 202327

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 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202411
January 20244
December 202311
November 20233
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 202310
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
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
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total11
    Drugs8
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Viking Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 3. Tamar Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Daling Way
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Shetland Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Old Ford Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Anglo Road
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Usher Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Libra Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Gunmakers Lane
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Centurion Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Waterside Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Jodrell Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Willow Tree Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Mc Cullum Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Mccullum Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parnell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Ruston Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Sycamore Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pulteney Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Ford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Sutherland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Driffield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Rosebank Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Hewison Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Annie Besant Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Legion Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Candy Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1