OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5NP

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5NP, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.66 per 1,000 population. This E3 5NP 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 5NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5NP, encompassing approximately 9011 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-43.24% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (-92.59% decrease)

E3 5NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Ford Road with total crimes: 7
  • Ford Street with total crimes: 6
  • Chisenhale Road with total crimes: 6

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.664.76%
Anti-social behaviour212.44-43.24%
Drugs62.33-92.59%
Criminal damage and arson60.67200.00%
Vehicle crime50.6725.00%
Other theft30.5550.00%
Burglary20.33-50.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.11-90.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs8118.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour378.9994.74%
Violence and sexual offences214.1123.53%
Theft from the person102.33100.00%
Burglary41.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.44-66.67%
Public order30.4450.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Other theft20.22-84.62%
Other crime20.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.99111.11%
Violence and sexual offences172.1154.55%
Other theft131.89225.00%
Vehicle crime121.44300.00%
Bicycle theft61.33100.00%
Theft from the person50.67150.00%
Burglary50.55-37.50%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Robbery20.22100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.55-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour91.22-52.63%
Burglary81.0033.33%
Other theft40.890.00%
Public order30.44-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.3350.00%
Vehicle crime30.330.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.22-60.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour196.9958.33%
Violence and sexual offences172.11-22.73%
Burglary61.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6766.67%
Public order50.55-50.00%
Other theft40.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.44-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.33-50.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.11-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.88-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour122.44-47.83%
Public order101.3342.86%
Theft from the person61.1150.00%
Other theft60.67-45.45%
Vehicle crime40.67-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.44100.00%
Robbery30.44-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.33-25.00%
Burglary30.33-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.890.00%
Other theft112.550.00%
Public order71.220.00%
Robbery50.780.00%
Vehicle crime50.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.550.00%
Burglary40.440.00%
Theft from the person40.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202437
April 202419
January 20249
December 202319
November 202312
October 202323

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
April 202417
January 202411
December 202317
November 202322
October 202326

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202481
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202412
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 202413
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
April 20245
January 20242
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Old Ford Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Barge Lane
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 5. Mccullum Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Ewart Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grove Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Gunmakers Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Willow Tree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Hawthorne Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Stephen'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. William Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Ford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Daling Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Saxon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Wright'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Tait Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Beale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Alice Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Centurion Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Roman Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Hewlett Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Lombard Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Kenilworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Driffield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bunsen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Wennington Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Conyer Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1