BUCKHURST STREET, E2 6FU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6FU

BUCKHURST STREET, E2 6FU, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 198 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.01 per 1,000 population. This E2 6FU 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 6FU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6FU, encompassing approximately 6824 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-15.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)

E2 6FU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Cambridge Heath Road with total crimes: 11
  • Cudworth Street with total crimes: 11

BUCKHURST STREET, E2 6FU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4529.01-15.09%
Anti-social behaviour456.59-25.00%
Burglary216.5961.54%
Vehicle crime173.08112.50%
Other theft142.49100.00%
Drugs142.05-17.65%
Theft from the person112.0557.14%
Bicycle theft91.61200.00%
Public order81.32-52.94%
Robbery41.17-55.56%
Shoplifting40.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.59-42.86%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6030.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences538.790.00%
Public order177.77750.00%
Drugs172.490.00%
Burglary132.490.00%
Robbery91.900.00%
Vehicle crime81.320.00%
Theft from the person71.17250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.03600.00%
Other theft71.03600.00%
Shoplifting61.030.00%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.880.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.88-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences20.29-96.43%
Public order10.29-88.89%
Theft from the person10.15-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5627.555500.00%
Anti-social behaviour488.210.00%
Other theft147.03600.00%
Bicycle theft122.050.00%
Theft from the person111.761000.00%
Burglary101.610.00%
Public order91.47800.00%
Robbery81.320.00%
Shoplifting81.170.00%
Drugs71.1740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs51.61-50.00%
Other theft20.73-86.67%
Possession of weapons10.29-75.00%
Public order10.15-92.31%
Theft from the person10.15-92.31%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-97.87%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5630.0427.27%
Violence and sexual offences478.21-2.08%
Other theft156.89-46.43%
Theft from the person132.20-38.10%
Vehicle crime131.908.33%
Public order131.900.00%
Drugs101.900.00%
Burglary101.4725.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.47-50.00%
Robbery61.03-57.14%
Bicycle theft60.8850.00%
Possession of weapons40.88100.00%
Shoplifting30.59-72.73%
Other crime20.44-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4834.00-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour447.03-16.98%
Other theft286.45-6.67%
Theft from the person214.1016.67%
Robbery143.0855.56%
Criminal damage and arson142.0540.00%
Public order132.05-40.91%
Vehicle crime121.90100.00%
Shoplifting111.7683.33%
Drugs101.61-9.09%
Burglary81.47-27.27%
Bicycle theft41.17-55.56%
Other crime30.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6937.8135.29%
Anti-social behaviour5310.11-5.36%
Other theft307.7742.86%
Public order224.4022.22%
Theft from the person183.2228.57%
Burglary112.64450.00%
Drugs111.6183.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.6111.11%
Bicycle theft91.47-18.18%
Robbery91.3212.50%
Shoplifting61.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime60.88-66.67%
Other crime30.8850.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5633.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences518.210.00%
Other theft217.470.00%
Vehicle crime183.080.00%
Public order182.640.00%
Theft from the person142.640.00%
Shoplifting122.050.00%
Bicycle theft111.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.610.00%
Robbery81.320.00%
Drugs61.170.00%
Possession of weapons30.880.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Burglary20.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
April 20241
January 202413
December 202312
November 20236
October 202318

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242
April 202414
March 20242
January 202415
December 202328
November 202330
October 202321

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20248
January 20246
December 202314
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
April 202410
January 202410
December 20238
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202453
June 20241
May 20242
April 202456
March 20241
January 202447
December 202348
November 202369
October 202351

A total of 362 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202460
April 202448
January 202456
December 202344
November 202353
October 202356

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
April 20247
March 20245
January 202410
December 202310
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20242
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202413
December 202321
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 202412
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202417
July 20242
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202413
December 202313
November 202322
October 202318

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20248
January 20243
December 202311
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 202314
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Cambridge Heath Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Cudworth Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
  • 4. Ainsley Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Digby Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Corfield Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Darling Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Malcolm Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Birkbeck Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Somerford Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Scott Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Cleveland Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Bardsey Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Edwin Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Headlam Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Three Colts Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Buckhurst Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Witan Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Cornwall Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Finnis Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Collingwood Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Gibson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Wickford Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Malcolm Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Coventry Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1