E2 6GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6GB

E2 6GB, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 200 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.43 per 1,000 population. This E2 6GB 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 6GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6GB, encompassing approximately 13859 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (43.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-23.88% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)

E2 6GB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ainsley Street with total crimes: 9
  • Rushmead with total crimes: 9
  • Minerva Street with total crimes: 7

E2 6GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5314.4343.24%
Anti-social behaviour513.82-23.88%
Public order153.6866.67%
Other theft141.08133.33%
Bicycle theft121.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.8737.50%
Burglary90.7950.00%
Theft from the person80.65-20.00%
Vehicle crime80.58166.67%
Robbery70.5875.00%
Shoplifting60.5150.00%
Drugs60.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6712.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences374.830.00%
Theft from the person102.670.00%
Public order90.720.00%
Bicycle theft80.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.580.00%
Drugs60.58500.00%
Burglary60.430.00%
Other theft60.430.00%
Robbery40.430.00%
Shoplifting40.290.00%
Vehicle crime30.290.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

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 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.22-81.82%
Theft from the person10.14-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5912.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.260.00%
Theft from the person142.450.00%
Bicycle theft141.010.00%
Other theft111.011000.00%
Public order80.790.00%
Burglary80.580.00%
Vehicle crime70.580.00%
Drugs50.510.00%
Shoplifting50.360.00%
Robbery30.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.07-93.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.504.35%
Anti-social behaviour343.469.68%
Burglary302.4587.50%
Other theft152.16-42.31%
Theft from the person121.08-25.00%
Public order120.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.87-35.29%
Vehicle crime110.79-38.89%
Shoplifting100.7911.11%
Bicycle theft60.720.00%
Drugs60.43500.00%
Robbery50.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4615.014.55%
Anti-social behaviour313.32-32.61%
Other theft262.2423.81%
Vehicle crime181.8863.64%
Criminal damage and arson171.30183.33%
Theft from the person161.2323.08%
Burglary161.1523.08%
Robbery101.1511.11%
Shoplifting90.7250.00%
Public order80.65-46.67%
Bicycle theft60.58-33.33%
Other crime30.43200.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4614.144.55%
Violence and sexual offences443.3222.22%
Other theft213.1775.00%
Public order151.5225.00%
Burglary131.0885.71%
Theft from the person130.9418.18%
Vehicle crime110.94-21.43%
Robbery90.7912.50%
Bicycle theft90.65-10.00%
Shoplifting60.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.43-64.71%
Drugs20.43-84.62%
Other crime10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4414.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.600.00%
Vehicle crime141.230.00%
Drugs131.010.00%
Public order120.940.00%
Other theft120.870.00%
Theft from the person110.870.00%
Bicycle theft100.790.00%
Shoplifting90.720.00%
Robbery80.650.00%
Burglary70.580.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 20248
January 202412
December 20238
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202437
April 202434
January 202448
December 202346
November 202344
October 202336

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
January 202411
December 202317
November 20236
October 202317

A total of 332 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202467
April 202459
January 202434
December 202331
November 202346
October 202344

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 202414
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
May 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 202415
December 202326
November 202321
October 202312

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20248
January 202430
December 202316
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 85 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
May 20241
April 202414
January 202412
December 202316
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20247
January 202411
December 202318
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 202313

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 4 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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 6GB 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. Minerva Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Tillet Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Corbridge Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. The Oval
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Garner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bethnal Green Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Ropley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Paradise Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Hollybush Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1