FORD STREET, E3 5LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5LT

FORD STREET, E3 5LT, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.99 per 1,000 population. This E3 5LT 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 5LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5LT, encompassing approximately 12353 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-34.04% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

E3 5LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Libra Road with total crimes: 12
  • Old Ford Road with total crimes: 7
  • Ford Street with total crimes: 6

FORD STREET, E3 5LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour318.99-34.04%
Violence and sexual offences302.513.45%
Drugs92.43-10.00%
Other theft80.73300.00%
Vehicle crime70.6575.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.57250.00%
Public order60.5750.00%
Shoplifting50.490.00%
Other crime20.40-33.33%
Robbery20.160.00%
Burglary20.16-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.08-88.89%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour479.7174.07%
Violence and sexual offences293.807.41%
Drugs102.35900.00%
Theft from the person90.81200.00%
Shoplifting50.73400.00%
Burglary50.40-16.67%
Public order40.4033.33%
Vehicle crime40.32-71.43%
Other crime30.320.00%
Other theft20.24-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.160.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour278.66145.45%
Violence and sexual offences272.1935.00%
Other theft162.19300.00%
Vehicle crime141.30180.00%
Bicycle theft81.13100.00%
Burglary60.65-14.29%
Public order30.49-25.00%
Theft from the person30.24200.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Shoplifting10.08-83.33%
Robbery10.08-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.83-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour111.62-57.69%
Burglary70.89-12.50%
Shoplifting60.57500.00%
Vehicle crime50.49-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.40-42.86%
Public order40.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.32100.00%
Other theft40.32-42.86%
Drugs30.32200.00%
Robbery20.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.08-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.34-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour262.3552.94%
Vehicle crime92.10125.00%
Burglary80.73166.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.6540.00%
Other theft70.57-12.50%
Public order60.57-53.85%
Theft from the person30.49-50.00%
Robbery30.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.24-60.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%
Shoplifting10.08-80.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences348.90-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour172.75-51.43%
Public order131.3862.50%
Other theft81.05-42.86%
Theft from the person60.6550.00%
Shoplifting50.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.4025.00%
Bicycle theft50.4066.67%
Vehicle crime40.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.320.00%
Robbery30.24-62.50%
Burglary30.24-40.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Other crime20.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3510.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences352.830.00%
Other theft142.830.00%
Robbery81.130.00%
Public order80.650.00%
Vehicle crime80.650.00%
Burglary50.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.400.00%
Theft from the person40.320.00%
Bicycle theft30.320.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202447
April 202427
January 202411
December 202326
November 202317
October 202335

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 202416
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202429
April 202427
January 202420
December 202329
November 202334
October 202335

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202414
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20238

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

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 5LT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Libra Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Old Ford Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. 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. Antill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Hewison Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Gunmakers Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Willow Tree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Hawthorne Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. St Stephen'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. William Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Ford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Daling Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Arbery Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 24. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Saxon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Vernon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Cardigan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Wright'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Tait Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1