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

Overview of Crime in E3 5NQ

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5NQ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.85 per 1,000 population. This E3 5NQ 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 5NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5NQ, encompassing approximately 9262 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (-89.06% decrease)

E3 5NQ 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

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.859.09%
Anti-social behaviour202.59-4.76%
Drugs72.16-89.06%
Other theft60.76100.00%
Public order50.6525.00%
Vehicle crime50.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.54400.00%
Shoplifting40.540.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Other crime20.22100.00%
Burglary20.22-50.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs6414.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences226.9115.79%
Anti-social behaviour212.3810.53%
Theft from the person72.27250.00%
Shoplifting40.76300.00%
Public order40.43100.00%
Burglary40.4333.33%
Vehicle crime40.43-60.00%
Other theft30.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.9926.67%
Anti-social behaviour192.05280.00%
Vehicle crime102.05400.00%
Other theft91.08125.00%
Bicycle theft70.9775.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Public order20.320.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.07-37.50%
Shoplifting51.62400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.54-64.29%
Bicycle theft40.54100.00%
Other theft40.4333.33%
Burglary30.43-57.14%
Public order20.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.22-66.67%
Robbery20.22100.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.22-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.459.09%
Anti-social behaviour142.59-6.67%
Burglary71.51600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.7620.00%
Vehicle crime50.6566.67%
Other theft30.54-50.00%
Public order30.32-70.00%
Theft from the person20.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.22100.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.11-80.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.74-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour152.38-25.00%
Public order101.6266.67%
Theft from the person61.08200.00%
Other theft60.65-40.00%
Shoplifting50.65400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5425.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-25.00%
Robbery20.32-71.43%
Drugs20.220.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%
Burglary10.11-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.590.00%
Other theft102.160.00%
Robbery71.080.00%
Public order60.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.650.00%
Vehicle crime40.430.00%
Burglary30.430.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310

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
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202464
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
April 202419
January 20245
December 202314
November 202315
October 202320

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
April 202419
January 202415
December 202324
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202410
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 5NQ 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. Sutherland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Waterside Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Barge Lane
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 8. Pulteney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mccullum Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Ewart Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Gunmakers Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Willow Tree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Hawthorne Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Stephen'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. William Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Ford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Daling Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Old Ford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Wright'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Tait Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Beale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Alice Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Centurion Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Roman Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Hewlett Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Lombard Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1