ELLESMERE ROAD, E3 5QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5QU

ELLESMERE ROAD, E3 5QU, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.26 per 1,000 population. This E3 5QU 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 5QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5QU, encompassing approximately 9852 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Drugs: (77) incidents (7600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)

E3 5QU 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

ELLESMERE ROAD, E3 5QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs7717.267600.00%
Anti-social behaviour447.8269.23%
Violence and sexual offences154.47-6.25%
Theft from the person101.52150.00%
Burglary51.020.00%
Public order40.5133.33%
Vehicle crime40.41-78.95%
Criminal damage and arson40.410.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Other theft20.20-84.62%
Other crime20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour269.95188.89%
Vehicle crime192.64375.00%
Violence and sexual offences161.936.67%
Other theft131.62550.00%
Bicycle theft71.3240.00%
Burglary50.71-44.44%
Theft from the person40.5133.33%
Public order30.4150.00%
Robbery20.30100.00%
Other crime20.20100.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.89-25.00%
Burglary91.5280.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.91-52.63%
Bicycle theft50.91150.00%
Vehicle crime40.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-57.14%
Theft from the person30.300.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Other theft20.20-75.00%
Public order20.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.71-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.03-17.39%
Other theft81.9314.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.81133.33%
Vehicle crime60.7120.00%
Public order60.61-53.85%
Burglary50.6166.67%
Bicycle theft20.51-60.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.10-75.00%
Drugs10.10-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.25-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour232.54-20.69%
Public order132.3385.71%
Other theft71.32-41.67%
Vehicle crime50.71-37.50%
Theft from the person50.510.00%
Bicycle theft50.51150.00%
Robbery40.51-55.56%
Drugs40.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-50.00%
Burglary30.30-57.14%
Other crime20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2911.67-25.64%
Violence and sexual offences282.947.69%
Other theft122.8433.33%
Robbery91.22350.00%
Vehicle crime80.91-27.27%
Public order70.81250.00%
Burglary70.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.710.00%
Theft from the person50.61-37.50%
Drugs20.51-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.20-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3912.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.960.00%
Vehicle crime112.640.00%
Other theft91.120.00%
Theft from the person80.910.00%
Burglary70.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.710.00%
Drugs50.610.00%
Bicycle theft40.510.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202477
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20244
January 20243
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202444
April 202426
January 20249
December 202319
November 202323
October 202329
September 202339

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20237

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 202313
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202419
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202416
January 202415
December 202320
November 202325
October 202328
September 202326

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 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202413
January 20242
December 20238
November 20237
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 9 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
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 5QU 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. Gunmakers Lane
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Willow Tree Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bunsen Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Medhurst Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Lanfranc Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Haverfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Stanfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mccullum Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Ford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Sutherland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lyal Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Driffield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Peach Walk Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Twig Folly Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Palmers Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Olga Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Gernon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Antill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Rosebank Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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