VIKING CLOSE, E3 5RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5RL

VIKING CLOSE, E3 5RL, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.03 per 1,000 population. This E3 5RL 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 5RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5RL, encompassing approximately 13724 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

E3 5RL 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

VIKING CLOSE, E3 5RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour329.03-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences322.3333.33%
Vehicle crime102.33150.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.7380.00%
Other theft80.66100.00%
Public order80.5833.33%
Drugs80.5833.33%
Burglary50.5825.00%
Shoplifting40.360.00%
Theft from the person30.29-40.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour568.7480.65%
Violence and sexual offences244.08-11.11%
Public order61.750.00%
Drugs60.440.00%
Theft from the person50.44150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.360.00%
Other theft40.36-66.67%
Shoplifting40.29100.00%
Vehicle crime40.29-80.00%
Burglary40.29-33.33%
Other crime20.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour318.60121.43%
Violence and sexual offences272.2642.11%
Vehicle crime201.97233.33%
Other theft121.46100.00%
Bicycle theft90.87350.00%
Public order60.66100.00%
Burglary60.440.00%
Shoplifting20.44-66.67%
Theft from the person20.15-66.67%
Other crime20.15100.00%
Robbery10.15-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.38-39.13%
Shoplifting61.02500.00%
Other theft60.44-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.44-50.00%
Burglary60.44-40.00%
Theft from the person60.440.00%
Robbery50.44150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.36-50.00%
Public order30.36-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.22-33.33%
Drugs10.150.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences388.892.70%
Anti-social behaviour232.770.00%
Vehicle crime121.6833.33%
Burglary100.8742.86%
Criminal damage and arson100.7366.67%
Public order80.73-38.46%
Other theft70.58-12.50%
Theft from the person60.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.44-40.00%
Robbery20.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.15-83.33%
Drugs10.07-75.00%
Other crime10.07-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences379.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.700.00%
Public order131.680.00%
Vehicle crime90.950.00%
Other theft80.660.00%
Burglary70.580.00%
Shoplifting60.510.00%
Theft from the person60.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.440.00%
Bicycle theft50.440.00%
Robbery40.360.00%
Drugs40.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Other crime20.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 179 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202456
April 202431
January 202414
December 202323
November 202323

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202412
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202424
April 202427
January 202419
December 202338
November 202337

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 202313

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 20236

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202420
January 20246
December 202312
November 20239

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20249
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 5RL 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. Anglo Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 5. Sutherland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Grove Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Strahan Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Antill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Coborn Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ewart Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Haverfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Arbery Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Balmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Coborn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Aberavon Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 16. Mccullum Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 18. St Stephen'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. William Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Ford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Daling Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Old Ford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Clinton Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 24. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Saxon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Tredegar Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Alloway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 28. College Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Harley Grove
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 30. Vernon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1