FORD CLOSE, E3 5LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5LZ

FORD CLOSE, E3 5LZ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.66 per 1,000 population. This E3 5LZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E3 postcode area, which has experienced 15 crimes and a crime rate of 0.22 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E3 5LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5LZ, encompassing approximately 14093 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (280.00% increase)

E3 5LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chisenhale Road with total crimes: 7
  • Balmer Road with total crimes: 6
  • Libra Road with total crimes: 5

FORD CLOSE, E3 5LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.6628.57%
Anti-social behaviour241.92118.18%
Vehicle crime191.70280.00%
Other theft111.35175.00%
Bicycle theft90.78200.00%
Public order50.6425.00%
Burglary50.35-54.55%
Theft from the person30.3550.00%
Other crime20.21100.00%
Drugs10.14-66.67%
Shoplifting10.07-83.33%
Robbery10.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.68-34.38%
Anti-social behaviour111.49-59.26%
Burglary110.7810.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.78-30.00%
Shoplifting60.50500.00%
Vehicle crime50.43-58.33%
Public order40.35-55.56%
Other theft40.28-42.86%
Drugs30.28200.00%
Bicycle theft30.2150.00%
Theft from the person20.21-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.07-66.67%
Other crime10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences328.37-8.57%
Anti-social behaviour272.2750.00%
Vehicle crime121.92140.00%
Burglary100.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.7166.67%
Public order90.71-25.00%
Other theft70.640.00%
Theft from the person30.500.00%
Robbery30.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.21-50.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.07-80.00%
Other crime10.07-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences357.812.94%
Anti-social behaviour182.48-47.06%
Public order121.2871.43%
Other theft70.85-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.50100.00%
Shoplifting50.43400.00%
Vehicle crime50.35-37.50%
Burglary50.350.00%
Bicycle theft40.3533.33%
Possession of weapons30.280.00%
Theft from the person30.2150.00%
Robbery30.21-62.50%
Drugs20.21-33.33%
Other crime20.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour348.51-2.86%
Violence and sexual offences342.4121.43%
Other theft122.419.09%
Robbery80.85100.00%
Vehicle crime80.57-46.67%
Public order70.5740.00%
Burglary50.50-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Drugs30.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.21-57.14%
Theft from the person20.21-60.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour358.9420.69%
Violence and sexual offences282.4827.27%
Vehicle crime151.99275.00%
Other theft111.06-15.38%
Burglary80.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.57-30.00%
Theft from the person50.500.00%
Public order50.35-16.67%
Robbery40.35300.00%
Bicycle theft30.28-25.00%
Drugs20.21-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour297.5226.09%
Violence and sexual offences222.06-29.03%
Other theft131.5685.71%
Criminal damage and arson100.9266.67%
Drugs70.7140.00%
Public order60.50-25.00%
Theft from the person50.4325.00%
Bicycle theft40.35100.00%
Vehicle crime40.28-63.64%
Burglary40.28-63.64%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.200.00%
Vehicle crime111.630.00%
Burglary110.780.00%
Public order80.780.00%
Other theft70.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.500.00%
Drugs50.430.00%
Theft from the person40.350.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Other crime20.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202424
January 202411
December 202327
November 202318
October 202334
September 202335
August 202329
July 202323

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 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 20234
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 202312
October 20237
September 20235
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202427
January 202421
December 202332
November 202335
October 202334
September 202328
August 202322
July 202331

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202411
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238
August 20234
July 202311

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 202312
September 202311
August 202313
July 20237

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202419
January 20245
December 202312
November 20235
October 20238
September 202315
August 20234
July 202311

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20234
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20247
December 202310
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237
August 202310
July 20236

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Chisenhale Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Balmer Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Libra Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Ford Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. William Place
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Antill Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Anglo Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hewlett Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Arbery Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Strahan Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stafford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. St Stephen'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Sutherland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Daling Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Old Ford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Ford Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Mccullum Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Ewart Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Kenilworth Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Driffield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Lanfranc Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Viking Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Medway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Saxon Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Tredegar Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Hewison Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Gunmakers Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Birdsfield Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1