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

Overview of Crime in E3 5SP

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5SP, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.64 per 1,000 population. This E3 5SP 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 5SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5SP, encompassing approximately 4137 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

E3 5SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Ford Road with total crimes: 8
  • Chisenhale Road with total crimes: 7
  • Usk Street with total crimes: 7

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour2217.64100.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.32-8.33%
Vehicle crime102.66233.33%
Other theft102.4266.67%
Bicycle theft52.4266.67%
Theft from the person51.2166.67%
Burglary41.21-33.33%
Public order30.9750.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.819.09%
Anti-social behaviour112.90-31.25%
Burglary62.6620.00%
Other theft61.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4533.33%
Bicycle theft30.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-40.00%
Theft from the person30.730.00%
Public order20.73-66.67%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.81-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences113.870.00%
Public order62.66100.00%
Burglary51.4566.67%
Vehicle crime51.210.00%
Other theft41.21-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Drugs20.73-33.33%
Robbery10.480.00%

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 behaviour1715.95-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences114.11-57.69%
Theft from the person72.6675.00%
Other theft51.69-61.54%
Bicycle theft51.21150.00%
Vehicle crime51.2166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-62.50%
Drugs30.730.00%
Burglary30.73-57.14%
Public order30.73-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

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 offences2622.7244.44%
Anti-social behaviour246.28-17.24%
Other theft135.80160.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.140.00%
Burglary71.93-22.22%
Public order51.69150.00%
Theft from the person41.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.97-40.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Bicycle theft20.48-33.33%

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 behaviour2919.5820.83%
Violence and sexual offences187.01-35.71%
Burglary94.35350.00%
Theft from the person62.18-64.71%
Vehicle crime51.4566.67%
Other theft51.21-76.19%
Bicycle theft31.210.00%
Drugs30.73-62.50%
Public order20.73-66.67%
Other crime10.480.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2828.7664.71%
Anti-social behaviour246.77-20.00%
Other theft215.80250.00%
Theft from the person175.08183.33%
Drugs84.11300.00%
Public order61.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.9750.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-50.00%
Burglary20.73-60.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3020.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences177.250.00%
Vehicle crime64.110.00%
Other theft61.450.00%
Theft from the person61.450.00%
Burglary51.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.210.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202422
January 202411
December 202316
November 202317
October 202324
September 202329
August 202324
July 202330

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 202412
December 202311
November 202311
October 202326
September 202318
August 202328
July 202317

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 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
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 202313
September 20235
August 202321
July 20236

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20243
November 20237
October 20234
September 20236
August 202317
July 20236

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20239
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Old Ford Road
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chisenhale Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Usk Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Mace Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Palmers Road
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Grove Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Roman Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Daling Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Type Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kenilworth Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Driffield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Peach Walk Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sewardstone Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Cranbrook Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Smart Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Lanfranc Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Haverfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ellesmere Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Bunsen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Wennington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Morpeth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. St James'S Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Royston Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stoneway Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Gathorne Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Twig Folly Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Thoydon Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1