E2 6AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6AD

E2 6AD, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 219 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.08 per 1,000 population. This E2 6AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E2 postcode area, which has experienced 698 crimes and a crime rate of 13.59 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E2 6AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6AD, encompassing approximately 12818 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E2 6AD area, explore the E2 6AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (-19.72% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)

E2 6AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ezra Street with total crimes: 13
  • Brick Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Columbia Road with total crimes: 9

E2 6AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5717.08-19.72%
Violence and sexual offences464.4576.92%
Theft from the person193.59171.43%
Other theft181.4880.00%
Vehicle crime151.40275.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.17116.67%
Burglary111.0122.22%
Public order100.8666.67%
Drugs90.7828.57%
Shoplifting90.70125.00%
Robbery60.70100.00%
Bicycle theft60.4720.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7112.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences265.540.00%
Other theft102.03900.00%
Burglary90.780.00%
Drugs70.700.00%
Theft from the person70.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.550.00%
Public order60.470.00%
Bicycle theft50.470.00%
Vehicle crime40.390.00%
Shoplifting40.310.00%
Robbery30.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.08-91.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3810.6122.58%
Violence and sexual offences292.96-12.12%
Theft from the person202.26-58.33%
Other theft121.56-42.86%
Bicycle theft90.94125.00%
Public order70.700.00%
Drugs60.55-33.33%
Burglary60.47-60.00%
Vehicle crime50.47-50.00%
Shoplifting20.39-80.00%
Robbery20.16-75.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4816.0771.43%
Violence and sexual offences333.74-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour312.576.90%
Other theft212.42-22.22%
Burglary151.64-28.57%
Vehicle crime101.17-23.08%
Shoplifting100.7866.67%
Drugs90.78200.00%
Robbery80.7014.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.62-22.22%
Public order70.55-12.50%
Bicycle theft40.55-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.31100.00%
Other crime10.16-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.608.57%
Anti-social behaviour292.96-38.30%
Theft from the person282.263.70%
Other theft272.18-25.00%
Burglary212.11250.00%
Vehicle crime131.6485.71%
Criminal damage and arson91.0150.00%
Public order80.70-38.46%
Bicycle theft70.62-12.50%
Robbery70.5540.00%
Shoplifting60.55100.00%
Drugs30.4750.00%
Other crime30.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4715.2162.07%
Other theft363.6733.33%
Violence and sexual offences352.81-25.53%
Theft from the person272.73-38.64%
Public order132.11-7.14%
Bicycle theft81.0160.00%
Vehicle crime70.62-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.55-50.00%
Burglary60.470.00%
Robbery50.47150.00%
Shoplifting30.39-62.50%
Drugs20.23-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.620.00%
Theft from the person443.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.430.00%
Other theft272.260.00%
Public order142.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.090.00%
Vehicle crime120.940.00%
Shoplifting80.940.00%
Burglary60.620.00%
Bicycle theft50.470.00%
Drugs50.390.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 302 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 43.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202471
April 202438
January 202431
December 202329
November 202347
October 202329

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202426
April 202429
January 202433
December 202338
November 202335
October 202347

A total of 152 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
May 20241
April 202412
January 202421
December 202327
November 202336
October 202327

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20246
January 20249
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 193 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
April 202420
January 202448
December 202328
November 202327
October 202344

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 20245
January 202410
December 202313
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 20246
January 202415
December 202321
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20242
January 202410
December 20236
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 6AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ezra Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Brick Lane
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Columbia Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rushmead
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Grimsby Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Turin Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hemming Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Satchwell Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bethnal Green Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Tillet Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Chambord Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pedley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Chilton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Swanfield Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Shacklewell Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Ramsey Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Weaver Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 21. Rhoda Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Barnet Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ropley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Ion Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 27. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Kelsey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Vallance Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 30. Dunbridge Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1