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 169 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.75 per 1,000 population. This E3 5NP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E3 postcode area, which has experienced 806 crimes and a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population (August 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 Aug were:

  • Drugs: (81) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (94.74% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)

E3 5NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 54
  • Grove Road with total crimes: 22
  • Old Ford Road with total crimes: 14

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences2610.328.33%
Anti-social behaviour232.89-14.81%
Other theft112.5557.14%
Public order71.22250.00%
Robbery50.78400.00%
Vehicle crime50.55-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.550.00%
Burglary40.44-42.86%
Theft from the person40.44-33.33%
Drugs20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2710.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.000.00%
Vehicle crime82.660.00%
Other theft70.890.00%
Burglary70.780.00%
Theft from the person60.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.670.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Public order20.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202481
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202437
April 202419
January 20249
December 202319
November 202312
October 202323
September 202327

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
April 202417
January 202411
December 202317
November 202322
October 202326
September 202324

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202412
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

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 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202413
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311
September 20237

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
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 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
September 20231

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total54
    Drugs51
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Grove Road
    Total22
    Drugs15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Old Ford Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Viking Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 5. Daling Way
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total6
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gunmakers Lane
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Willow Tree Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Mc Cullum Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Mccullum Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bunsen Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Medhurst Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Lanfranc Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stanfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Centurion Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Lyal Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Ford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Driffield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Peach Walk Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. Olga Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Gernon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Rosebank Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Barge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Alma Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Allen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St Stephen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Roman Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. William Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1