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

Overview of Crime in E3 5NR

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5NR, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.05 per 1,000 population. This E3 5NR 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 5NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5NR, encompassing approximately 10272 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-27.03% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (-90.00% decrease)

E3 5NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Libra Road with total crimes: 12
  • Old Ford Road with total crimes: 7
  • Ford Street with total crimes: 6

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour279.05-27.03%
Violence and sexual offences242.63-11.11%
Drugs82.34-90.00%
Other theft60.78200.00%
Vehicle crime60.5850.00%
Public order50.5866.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.49150.00%
Shoplifting40.490.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Burglary20.19-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.10-90.91%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs8017.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour377.7960.87%
Violence and sexual offences273.6017.39%
Theft from the person112.63175.00%
Burglary51.07-16.67%
Shoplifting40.49300.00%
Vehicle crime40.39-66.67%
Public order30.3950.00%
Other theft20.29-85.71%
Other crime20.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.1543.75%
Anti-social behaviour232.24130.00%
Other theft142.24250.00%
Vehicle crime121.36300.00%
Bicycle theft71.1775.00%
Burglary60.68-14.29%
Theft from the person40.580.00%
Public order20.39-33.33%
Robbery20.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.94-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.56-54.55%
Burglary70.970.00%
Shoplifting60.68500.00%
Bicycle theft40.58100.00%
Other theft40.390.00%
Public order30.39-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.29-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.29-50.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Drugs20.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.4346.67%
Burglary72.14133.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.68133.33%
Vehicle crime60.6850.00%
Public order50.58-58.33%
Other theft40.49-50.00%
Theft from the person20.39-71.43%
Robbery20.19-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.19-60.00%
Shoplifting10.19-80.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.35-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour152.43-40.00%
Public order121.4671.43%
Other theft81.17-42.86%
Theft from the person70.7875.00%
Shoplifting50.68400.00%
Bicycle theft50.49150.00%
Vehicle crime40.49-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-25.00%
Robbery30.29-62.50%
Burglary30.29-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Drugs20.190.00%
Other crime20.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.020.00%
Other theft142.430.00%
Robbery81.360.00%
Public order70.780.00%
Vehicle crime50.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.490.00%
Burglary40.390.00%
Theft from the person40.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202414
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202480
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202437
April 202423
January 202410
December 202322
November 202315
October 202325

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202427
April 202423
January 202416
December 202325
November 202325
October 202331

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202412
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411
April 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Libra Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Old Ford Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Ford Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Chisenhale Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sutherland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Saxon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Wright'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Tait Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Beale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Alice Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Centurion Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Roman Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Hewlett Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Lombard Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Kenilworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1