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 94 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.15 per 1,000 population. This E3 5NR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E3 postcode area, which has experienced 15 crimes and a crime rate of 0.22 per 1,000 population (July 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.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the E3 5NR area, visit the E3 5NR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)

E3 5NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Ford Road with total crimes: 11
  • Chisenhale Road with total crimes: 7
  • Libra Road with total crimes: 5

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences3110.4219.23%
Anti-social behaviour253.02-19.35%
Other theft142.4375.00%
Robbery81.36166.67%
Public order70.78133.33%
Vehicle crime50.68-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.490.00%
Burglary40.39-33.33%
Theft from the person40.390.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour319.7319.23%
Violence and sexual offences263.02-7.14%
Vehicle crime92.53200.00%
Other theft80.88-57.89%
Burglary60.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.58-60.00%
Theft from the person40.39-71.43%
Public order30.39-50.00%
Robbery30.29200.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Drugs10.10-83.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.5816.67%
Anti-social behaviour262.7330.00%
Other theft192.53171.43%
Theft from the person141.85366.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.36150.00%
Public order60.970.00%
Drugs60.5850.00%
Bicycle theft40.58300.00%
Vehicle crime30.39-66.67%
Burglary20.29-60.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

In July 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 offences248.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.340.00%
Vehicle crime91.950.00%
Other theft70.880.00%
Public order60.680.00%
Burglary50.580.00%
Drugs40.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.390.00%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Robbery20.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 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 20235
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202423
January 202416
December 202325
November 202325
October 202331
September 202326
August 202328
July 202324

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202414
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 202314
September 20238
August 202319
July 20237

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20239
August 20233
July 20239

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202423
January 202410
December 202322
November 202315
October 202325
September 202331
August 202326
July 202320

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 202312
October 20237
September 20233
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234
August 202314
July 20233

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234
August 202310
July 20234

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Old Ford Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chisenhale Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Libra Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Ford Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. William Place
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Annie Besant Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Hewlett Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. St Stephen'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sutherland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Daling Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ford Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Grove Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Armagh Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hornbeam Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mccullum Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Ewart Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Kenilworth Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Driffield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Peach Walk Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lanfranc Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Viking Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Medway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Saxon Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gunmakers Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Birdsfield Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Tait Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Pulteney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Beale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1