FORD ROAD, E3 5LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5LS

FORD ROAD, E3 5LS, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.96 per 1,000 population. This E3 5LS 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 5LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5LS, encompassing approximately 13387 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-34.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

E3 5LS 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

FORD ROAD, E3 5LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences348.9613.33%
Anti-social behaviour292.54-34.09%
Shoplifting102.1766.67%
Drugs100.7542.86%
Vehicle crime90.75125.00%
Other theft80.67166.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.60133.33%
Public order60.5220.00%
Robbery30.45200.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Burglary20.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour448.6651.72%
Violence and sexual offences303.29-3.23%
Drugs72.24600.00%
Shoplifting60.52500.00%
Burglary60.4520.00%
Theft from the person50.45150.00%
Public order50.37-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.37-69.23%
Other theft30.30-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.220.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.1447.62%
Anti-social behaviour292.32190.00%
Vehicle crime132.17160.00%
Other theft120.97200.00%
Bicycle theft80.90166.67%
Public order60.60200.00%
Burglary50.45-37.50%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Drugs10.15-75.00%
Shoplifting10.07-85.71%
Robbery10.07-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.38-34.38%
Anti-social behaviour101.57-60.00%
Burglary80.75-11.11%
Shoplifting70.60600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.52-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.37-44.44%
Drugs40.37300.00%
Other theft40.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.3050.00%
Public order20.22-66.67%
Robbery20.15-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.92-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour252.3925.00%
Vehicle crime91.87125.00%
Burglary90.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.6760.00%
Public order60.60-50.00%
Other theft60.45-14.29%
Theft from the person30.45-25.00%
Robbery30.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Shoplifting10.07-80.00%
Other crime10.07-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences347.92-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.54-37.50%
Public order121.4971.43%
Other theft70.90-46.15%
Shoplifting50.52400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.370.00%
Theft from the person40.37100.00%
Vehicle crime40.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.300.00%
Robbery30.22-57.14%
Burglary30.22-25.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.15-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences409.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour322.990.00%
Other theft132.390.00%
Vehicle crime80.970.00%
Robbery70.600.00%
Public order70.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.520.00%
Burglary40.370.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Drugs20.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202413
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202444
April 202429
January 202410
December 202325
November 202320
October 202332

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202412
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 31.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202430
April 202431
January 202421
December 202332
November 202334
October 202340

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 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 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

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 5LS 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. 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. Balmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Ford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Daling Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Old Ford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Arbery Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 26. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Saxon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Coborn Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Vernon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Cardigan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1