E2 6GA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6GA

E2 6GA, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 198 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.38 per 1,000 population. This E2 6GA 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 6GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6GA, encompassing approximately 13764 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (-27.40% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (30.56% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)

E2 6GA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ainsley Street with total crimes: 9
  • Rushmead with total crimes: 9
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8

E2 6GA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5314.38-27.40%
Violence and sexual offences473.8530.56%
Public order153.4166.67%
Bicycle theft141.0975.00%
Other theft141.0275.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.0237.50%
Burglary90.8050.00%
Vehicle crime90.65200.00%
Robbery70.65133.33%
Theft from the person70.51-36.36%
Shoplifting60.51200.00%
Drugs60.440.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7312.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences365.300.00%
Theft from the person112.620.00%
Public order90.800.00%
Bicycle theft80.650.00%
Other theft80.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.580.00%
Drugs60.58500.00%
Burglary60.440.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.220.00%
Shoplifting20.220.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.070.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.15-90.91%
Theft from the person10.07-93.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5812.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.210.00%
Theft from the person152.470.00%
Bicycle theft151.090.00%
Other theft111.091000.00%
Public order90.800.00%
Burglary80.650.00%
Vehicle crime70.580.00%
Drugs50.510.00%
Shoplifting50.360.00%
Robbery30.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.07-94.74%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4715.6211.90%
Burglary403.41185.71%
Anti-social behaviour342.9113.33%
Other theft192.47-26.92%
Theft from the person131.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.94-26.67%
Public order110.8037.50%
Vehicle crime110.80-35.29%
Shoplifting100.8011.11%
Drugs70.73133.33%
Bicycle theft60.51-14.29%
Robbery50.44-44.44%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.31-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour303.05-36.17%
Other theft262.1818.18%
Vehicle crime171.8941.67%
Criminal damage and arson151.24150.00%
Burglary141.097.69%
Theft from the person131.020.00%
Shoplifting90.9450.00%
Robbery90.650.00%
Public order80.65-42.86%
Bicycle theft70.58-22.22%
Drugs30.5150.00%
Other crime30.22200.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4714.536.82%
Violence and sexual offences463.4131.43%
Other theft223.34100.00%
Public order141.6075.00%
Burglary131.0285.71%
Theft from the person130.9418.18%
Vehicle crime120.94-14.29%
Bicycle theft90.87-10.00%
Robbery90.6512.50%
Shoplifting60.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.44-62.50%
Drugs20.44-85.71%
Other crime10.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4413.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences353.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.540.00%
Drugs141.160.00%
Vehicle crime141.020.00%
Theft from the person111.020.00%
Other theft110.800.00%
Bicycle theft100.800.00%
Public order80.730.00%
Robbery80.580.00%
Burglary70.580.00%
Shoplifting60.510.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 339 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202473
April 202458
January 202434
December 202330
November 202347
October 202344

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 20249
January 202411
December 20238
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202436
April 202434
January 202447
December 202342
November 202346
October 202335

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
January 202411
December 202315
November 20236
October 202316

A total of 69 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202415
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20248
January 202440
December 202314
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202419
December 202326
November 202322
October 202311

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 84 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
May 20241
April 202415
January 202413
December 202313
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20247
January 202411
December 202317
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
April 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 202314

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ainsley Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Rushmead
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Minerva Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Tillet Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Corbridge Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Andrews Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. The Oval
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Garner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ropley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Pott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 20. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Kay Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Barnet Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hackney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Ion Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 28. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Treadway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1