SQUIRRIES STREET, E2 6AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6AJ

SQUIRRIES STREET, E2 6AJ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 217 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.98 per 1,000 population. This E2 6AJ 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 6AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6AJ, encompassing approximately 12780 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (-29.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)

E2 6AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ezra Street with total crimes: 13
  • Columbia Road with total crimes: 9
  • Ainsley Street with total crimes: 9

SQUIRRIES STREET, E2 6AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6416.98-29.67%
Violence and sexual offences405.0153.85%
Other theft173.13112.50%
Theft from the person171.33112.50%
Vehicle crime161.33220.00%
Burglary111.2537.50%
Drugs110.860.00%
Public order100.8642.86%
Criminal damage and arson90.7850.00%
Bicycle theft90.7050.00%
Shoplifting70.7075.00%
Robbery60.550.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9114.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences267.120.00%
Drugs112.030.00%
Other theft80.860.00%
Burglary80.630.00%
Theft from the person80.63700.00%
Public order70.63250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.550.00%
Robbery60.470.00%
Bicycle theft60.470.00%
Vehicle crime50.470.00%
Shoplifting40.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.230.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.16-84.62%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4511.3528.57%
Violence and sexual offences283.52-12.50%
Theft from the person212.19-44.74%
Other theft131.64-18.75%
Bicycle theft121.02140.00%
Burglary70.94-58.82%
Public order60.55-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.47-54.55%
Drugs30.39-62.50%
Robbery30.23-66.67%
Shoplifting20.23-77.78%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3815.5746.15%
Anti-social behaviour352.97-2.78%
Violence and sexual offences322.74-30.43%
Burglary172.50-19.05%
Other theft161.33-46.67%
Vehicle crime111.25-26.67%
Public order100.8611.11%
Robbery90.78-10.00%
Shoplifting90.7080.00%
Drugs80.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.47-37.50%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Other crime10.16-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4617.689.52%
Anti-social behaviour363.60-36.84%
Other theft302.82-6.25%
Theft from the person262.35-7.14%
Burglary212.03133.33%
Vehicle crime151.6487.50%
Criminal damage and arson121.1771.43%
Robbery100.9466.67%
Public order90.78-55.00%
Bicycle theft80.7014.29%
Shoplifting50.6325.00%
Drugs40.39300.00%
Other crime30.31200.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5717.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences424.460.00%
Other theft323.290.00%
Theft from the person282.500.00%
Public order202.190.00%
Burglary91.560.00%
Vehicle crime80.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.630.00%
Bicycle theft70.550.00%
Robbery60.550.00%
Shoplifting40.470.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 54.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202491
April 202445
January 202435
December 202336
November 202357

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
May 20242
April 202413
January 202416
December 202330
November 202332

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202426
April 202428
January 202432
December 202346
November 202342

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 20247
January 202417
December 202321
November 20239

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 20245
January 202411
December 202315
November 20238

A total of 139 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 20241
April 202421
January 202438
December 202326
November 202328

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20243
January 20249
December 202310
November 20236

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20242
April 20246
January 202410
December 20239
November 202320

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
January 20246
December 202312
November 20237

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202412
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 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

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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 6AJ 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. Columbia Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ainsley Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Rushmead
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Turin Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hemming Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Satchwell Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bethnal Green Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Tillet Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 13. Pedley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Chilton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Shacklewell Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Corfield Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Ramsey Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Weaver Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 21. Barnet Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ropley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Ion Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 27. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Finnis Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Kelsey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Vallance Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3