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

Overview of Crime in E3 5SX

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5SX, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.18 per 1,000 population. This E3 5SX 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 5SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5SX, encompassing approximately 1964 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

E3 5SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chisenhale Road with total crimes: 6
  • Old Ford Road with total crimes: 6
  • Smart Street with total crimes: 6

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2038.18-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences1510.1836.36%
Criminal damage and arson97.64200.00%
Other theft74.58600.00%
Vehicle crime53.5666.67%
Public order52.55400.00%
Burglary32.55-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.530.00%
Drugs21.53-97.26%
Theft from the person21.02-85.71%
Other crime21.02-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs7370.757200.00%
Anti-social behaviour2537.1625.00%
Theft from the person1412.73250.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.13-8.33%
Burglary45.60-20.00%
Other crime32.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.53-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%
Other theft10.51-92.31%
Public order10.51-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2039.20100.00%
Other theft1310.1885.71%
Violence and sexual offences126.62-14.29%
Vehicle crime106.11233.33%
Burglary55.090.00%
Public order42.550.00%
Bicycle theft42.0433.33%
Theft from the person42.0433.33%
Robbery22.040.00%
Shoplifting21.02100.00%
Drugs11.020.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.13-37.50%
Other theft75.0975.00%
Burglary53.56-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.55150.00%
Public order42.55-42.86%
Bicycle theft32.04200.00%
Theft from the person31.530.00%
Vehicle crime31.53-57.14%
Other crime11.530.00%
Drugs10.51-66.67%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1630.546.67%
Violence and sexual offences148.147.69%
Public order77.13133.33%
Vehicle crime73.560.00%
Burglary63.5650.00%
Other theft43.050.00%
Drugs32.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53100.00%
Bicycle theft11.02-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1531.56-34.78%
Violence and sexual offences137.64-55.17%
Theft from the person76.6275.00%
Vehicle crime73.56133.33%
Other theft43.56-66.67%
Bicycle theft42.04100.00%
Burglary42.04-33.33%
Public order32.04-25.00%
Drugs31.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.53-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2946.3261.11%
Anti-social behaviour2314.76-17.86%
Other theft1211.71300.00%
Burglary66.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.05500.00%
Public order43.05100.00%
Theft from the person42.04-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.0450.00%
Bicycle theft21.53100.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Drugs10.51-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2838.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences1814.250.00%
Burglary99.160.00%
Theft from the person74.580.00%
Other theft33.560.00%
Drugs31.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20239

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
September 20245
August 20243
April 202410
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202412
January 202414
December 202314
November 202313
October 202329
September 202318

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202425
April 202420
January 202410
December 202316
November 202315
October 202323
September 202328

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202473
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202414
April 20244
January 20243
November 20237
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 202413
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 202312
September 20233

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chisenhale Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Old Ford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Smart Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Palmers Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. St James'S Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 6. Mace Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Type Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Usk Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Grove Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Stainsbury Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Morpeth Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Approach Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. B118
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bonner Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Gathorne Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Stoneway Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Roman Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Kenilworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Bunsen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Wennington Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Gore Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Sewardstone Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Cyprus Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Cranbrook Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1