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

Overview of Crime in E3 5SA

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5SA, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.70 per 1,000 population. This E3 5SA 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 5SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5SA, encompassing approximately 3849 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Drugs: (75) incidents (7400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)

E3 5SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 53
  • Grove Road with total crimes: 22
  • Old Ford Road with total crimes: 10

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs7538.707400.00%
Anti-social behaviour2919.4831.82%
Theft from the person137.53160.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.389.09%
Vehicle crime53.12-50.00%
Burglary41.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.040.00%
Other crime31.040.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-90.91%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2219.48100.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.71-15.38%
Other theft112.8683.33%
Vehicle crime102.86233.33%
Bicycle theft52.6066.67%
Theft from the person51.3066.67%
Burglary41.30-33.33%
Public order31.0450.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.0318.18%
Anti-social behaviour113.38-35.29%
Burglary62.8620.00%
Other theft61.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5633.33%
Bicycle theft31.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.78-40.00%
Theft from the person30.780.00%
Public order20.78-60.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Drugs10.52-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1714.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.420.00%
Public order52.8666.67%
Burglary51.3066.67%
Vehicle crime51.3025.00%
Other theft41.30-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1716.88-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences114.42-57.69%
Theft from the person72.8675.00%
Other theft51.82-61.54%
Bicycle theft51.30150.00%
Vehicle crime41.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-57.14%
Drugs30.780.00%
Burglary30.78-57.14%
Public order30.78-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2624.1644.44%
Anti-social behaviour246.75-17.24%
Other theft136.23160.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.380.00%
Burglary71.820.00%
Public order51.82150.00%
Theft from the person41.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.04-40.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.52-33.33%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2920.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences187.530.00%
Burglary74.680.00%
Theft from the person61.820.00%
Vehicle crime51.560.00%
Other theft51.300.00%
Bicycle theft31.300.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
April 202422
January 202411
December 202317
November 202317
October 202324
September 202329

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202410
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202411
January 202413
December 202311
November 202311
October 202326
September 202318

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 20245
January 20243
November 20237
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202475
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 202411
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20243
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total53
    Drugs51
    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
    Total10
    Drugs4
    Theft from the person3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Daling Way
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Palmers Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Roman Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Smart Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bunsen Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Mace Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Medhurst Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Lanfranc Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Haverfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Driffield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Peach Walk Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 15. Gore Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Sewardstone Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Type Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Usk Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Twig Folly Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Olga Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Gernon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Kenilworth Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Chisenhale Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Zealand Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Morpeth Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Stainsbury Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Bonner Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cranbrook Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Stoneway Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Drugs1