E2 6BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6BD

E2 6BD, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 231 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.24 per 1,000 population. This E2 6BD 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 6BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6BD, encompassing approximately 13402 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (-4.62% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)

E2 6BD 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 6BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6217.24-4.62%
Violence and sexual offences454.6366.67%
Theft from the person213.36250.00%
Other theft181.5750.00%
Vehicle crime161.34166.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.19100.00%
Public order121.0450.00%
Shoplifting120.90300.00%
Burglary110.9022.22%
Drugs100.8242.86%
Bicycle theft60.7550.00%
Robbery40.4533.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6511.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.850.00%
Other theft122.011100.00%
Burglary90.900.00%
Public order80.670.00%
Drugs70.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.520.00%
Vehicle crime60.520.00%
Theft from the person60.450.00%
Bicycle theft40.450.00%
Shoplifting30.300.00%
Robbery30.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.07-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4712.4634.29%
Violence and sexual offences303.51-11.76%
Theft from the person242.24-54.72%
Other theft141.79-46.15%
Drugs121.0420.00%
Public order110.9022.22%
Vehicle crime80.820.00%
Bicycle theft80.6060.00%
Burglary50.60-70.59%
Robbery40.37-50.00%
Shoplifting40.30-71.43%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5317.2482.76%
Anti-social behaviour353.956.06%
Violence and sexual offences342.61-19.05%
Other theft262.54-16.13%
Burglary171.94-10.53%
Shoplifting141.27180.00%
Drugs101.04233.33%
Public order90.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.67-18.18%
Robbery80.670.00%
Vehicle crime80.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft50.60-16.67%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.6740.00%
Anti-social behaviour333.13-26.67%
Other theft312.46-18.42%
Theft from the person292.313.57%
Burglary192.16111.11%
Vehicle crime121.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.9083.33%
Public order90.82-18.18%
Robbery80.67100.00%
Bicycle theft60.6020.00%
Shoplifting50.4566.67%
Drugs30.370.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4514.2560.71%
Other theft383.3631.03%
Violence and sexual offences302.84-30.23%
Theft from the person282.24-41.67%
Public order112.09-15.38%
Burglary90.820.00%
Vehicle crime90.67-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.67-45.45%
Bicycle theft50.45-16.67%
Robbery40.37100.00%
Drugs30.30-25.00%
Shoplifting30.22-25.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4815.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences433.580.00%
Other theft293.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour282.160.00%
Public order132.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.970.00%
Vehicle crime100.820.00%
Burglary90.750.00%
Bicycle theft60.670.00%
Shoplifting40.450.00%
Drugs40.300.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 20248
January 20248
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 315 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202465
April 202447
January 202435
December 202333
November 202345
October 202328

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
January 20249
December 202311
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 169 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
May 20241
April 202414
January 202426
December 202331
November 202338
October 202329

A total of 209 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20246
April 202424
January 202453
December 202329
November 202328
October 202348

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202427
April 202430
January 202434
December 202342
November 202330
October 202343

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 202412
January 202410
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 20245
January 202417
December 202319
November 20239
October 20239

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 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 202411
January 20249
December 20239
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20244
January 202414
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 6BD 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. Cygnet Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Chambord Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Swanfield Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Shacklewell Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    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. Ropley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Turville Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Barnet Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hackney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Ion Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Kelsey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1