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 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population. This E3 5LZ 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-38.78% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)

E3 5LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Libra Road with total crimes: 12
  • Ford Street with total crimes: 6
  • Chisenhale Road with total crimes: 6

FORD CLOSE, E3 5LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences328.5118.52%
Anti-social behaviour302.27-38.78%
Vehicle crime112.13175.00%
Drugs100.7866.67%
Other theft90.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.64100.00%
Public order60.5720.00%
Shoplifting50.430.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Burglary30.21-40.00%
Theft from the person20.21-60.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour498.16104.17%
Violence and sexual offences273.480.00%
Drugs61.92500.00%
Theft from the person50.4366.67%
Shoplifting50.35400.00%
Burglary50.350.00%
Public order50.350.00%
Vehicle crime40.35-78.95%
Criminal damage and arson40.280.00%
Other theft30.28-72.73%
Other crime20.210.00%

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 behaviour358.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences282.480.00%
Vehicle crime151.990.00%
Other theft111.060.00%
Burglary80.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.570.00%
Theft from the person50.500.00%
Public order50.350.00%
Robbery40.350.00%
Bicycle theft30.280.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20234

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
September 202411
August 20244
April 202419
January 20245
December 202312
November 20235
October 20238
September 202315

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202449
April 202424
January 202411
December 202327
November 202318
October 202334
September 202335

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 202411
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202427
April 202427
January 202421
December 202332
November 202335
October 202334
September 202328

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 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
September 20231

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 202312
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
January 20247
December 202310
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20245
January 202411
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Libra Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Ford Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Chisenhale Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    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. Strahan Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Antill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Coborn Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Arbery Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Balmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Gunmakers Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Willow Tree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Grove Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Saxon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Alloway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. College Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Vernon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1