E2 6BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6BX

E2 6BX, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 245 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.94 per 1,000 population. This E2 6BX 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 6BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6BX, encompassing approximately 12937 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (72.41% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (200.00% increase)

E2 6BX 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 6BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6018.94-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences504.6472.41%
Theft from the person243.86200.00%
Vehicle crime191.86375.00%
Other theft191.4790.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.47100.00%
Burglary131.2462.50%
Public order131.00116.67%
Drugs121.000.00%
Shoplifting110.93175.00%
Robbery50.8525.00%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7012.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences295.410.00%
Drugs122.240.00%
Other theft100.93900.00%
Theft from the person80.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.620.00%
Burglary80.620.00%
Public order60.620.00%
Shoplifting40.460.00%
Robbery40.310.00%
Vehicle crime40.310.00%
Bicycle theft30.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.08-95.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5315.1539.47%
Violence and sexual offences334.10-5.71%
Theft from the person292.55-44.23%
Other theft202.24-28.57%
Drugs171.5530.77%
Public order111.3137.50%
Bicycle theft90.8580.00%
Shoplifting90.7012.50%
Vehicle crime70.7016.67%
Burglary50.54-73.68%
Robbery30.39-57.14%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5217.7844.44%
Anti-social behaviour384.028.57%
Violence and sexual offences352.94-20.45%
Other theft282.71-6.67%
Burglary192.16-9.52%
Drugs131.47116.67%
Public order81.000.00%
Shoplifting80.6214.29%
Robbery70.62-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson70.54-36.36%
Vehicle crime60.54-64.71%
Bicycle theft50.46-44.44%
Possession of weapons30.3950.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4418.1618.92%
Theft from the person363.40-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour352.78-38.60%
Other theft302.71-21.05%
Burglary212.3275.00%
Vehicle crime171.62112.50%
Criminal damage and arson111.3137.50%
Robbery90.8550.00%
Bicycle theft90.7012.50%
Public order80.70-33.33%
Shoplifting70.62133.33%
Drugs60.54-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5718.3246.15%
Theft from the person394.41-15.22%
Other theft383.01-5.00%
Violence and sexual offences372.94-32.73%
Burglary122.86-25.00%
Public order120.93-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.93-42.86%
Bicycle theft80.62-11.11%
Vehicle crime80.62-11.11%
Drugs80.62-11.11%
Robbery60.6220.00%
Shoplifting30.46-76.92%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5520.950.00%
Theft from the person464.250.00%
Other theft403.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour393.090.00%
Burglary163.010.00%
Public order151.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.160.00%
Shoplifting131.080.00%
Bicycle theft91.000.00%
Vehicle crime90.700.00%
Drugs90.700.00%
Robbery50.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 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 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20244
April 20247
January 20246
December 202317
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 186 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
May 20241
April 202420
January 202428
December 202330
November 202338
October 202340

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20249
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 234 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20248
April 202429
January 202452
December 202336
November 202339
October 202346

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 20245
January 202419
December 202321
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202429
April 202433
January 202435
December 202344
November 202337
October 202355

A total of 352 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 50.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202470
April 202453
January 202438
December 202335
November 202357
October 202339

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 202314

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 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202417
January 202413
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20249
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 6BX 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. Grimsby Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Turin Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cygnet Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Code Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Shuttle Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. Sclater Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Swanfield Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Shacklewell Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Ramsey Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Weaver Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 22. Whitby Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Chance Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Rhoda Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Turville Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Barnet Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Ropley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1