Crime Rates at Viking Close, London, E3 5RL

Viking Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bow West , and the 29th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Viking Close (E3 5RL) in the last 12 months was 31.6 per 1,000 residents and was 76.5% lower than the Bow West average (134.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Viking Close (E3 5RL), the main crime hotspot is near Rhondda Grove. Police recorded 116 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.