E3 5LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5LQ

E3 5LQ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.67 per 1,000 population. This E3 5LQ 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 5LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5LQ, encompassing approximately 11997 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-23.26% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

E3 5LQ 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 5LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour339.67-23.26%
Violence and sexual offences282.75-12.50%
Shoplifting102.3366.67%
Drugs100.83400.00%
Vehicle crime90.83125.00%
Other theft90.75200.00%
Public order60.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.50100.00%
Robbery30.3350.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Burglary10.08-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour439.0043.33%
Violence and sexual offences323.583.23%
Shoplifting62.67500.00%
Theft from the person50.50400.00%
Vehicle crime40.42-60.00%
Public order40.33-20.00%
Other theft30.33-72.73%
Burglary30.25-40.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.170.00%
Drugs20.17100.00%
Robbery20.17100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.5824.00%
Anti-social behaviour302.58130.77%
Other theft112.50120.00%
Vehicle crime100.92150.00%
Bicycle theft70.83133.33%
Public order50.58150.00%
Burglary50.4225.00%
Drugs10.42-75.00%
Shoplifting10.08-83.33%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Robbery10.08-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.08-47.92%
Anti-social behaviour132.08-43.48%
Shoplifting61.08500.00%
Other theft50.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.42-50.00%
Drugs40.33300.00%
Burglary40.33-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.33-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.3350.00%
Public order20.25-71.43%
Robbery20.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4810.0945.45%
Anti-social behaviour234.000.00%
Vehicle crime111.92266.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.9214.29%
Public order70.67-30.00%
Burglary70.5875.00%
Other theft50.58-37.50%
Robbery40.4233.33%
Theft from the person30.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.25100.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Shoplifting10.08-80.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences338.84-19.51%
Anti-social behaviour232.75-25.81%
Public order101.92100.00%
Other theft80.83-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.6775.00%
Shoplifting50.58400.00%
Burglary40.4233.33%
Theft from the person30.33200.00%
Robbery30.25-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.25-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Drugs20.170.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences419.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.420.00%
Other theft92.580.00%
Vehicle crime80.750.00%
Robbery70.670.00%
Bicycle theft50.580.00%
Public order50.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.420.00%
Burglary30.330.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202443
April 202430
January 202413
December 202323
November 202323
October 202331

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202432
April 202431
January 202425
December 202348
November 202333
October 202341

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
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202410
January 20244
December 202311
November 20233
October 20238

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 202411
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
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 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 5LQ 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. Hewison Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Anglo Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 6. Sutherland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lefevre Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tamar Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Waterside Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ollerton Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Barge Lane
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 13. Pulteney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mccullum Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Ewart Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tiber Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Candy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Gunmakers Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Willow Tree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Hawthorne Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. St Stephen'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. William Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Ford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Daling Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Old Ford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Saxon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Vernon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1