E2 6GF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6GF

E2 6GF, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 201 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.36 per 1,000 population. This E2 6GF 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 6GF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6GF, encompassing approximately 13994 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (41.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-21.88% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)

E2 6GF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ainsley Street with total crimes: 9
  • Rushmead with total crimes: 9
  • Cambridge Heath Road with total crimes: 9

E2 6GF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5514.3641.03%
Anti-social behaviour503.93-21.88%
Public order143.570.00%
Bicycle theft141.0075.00%
Other theft131.00116.67%
Theft from the person90.93-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.64-11.11%
Burglary80.5733.33%
Shoplifting80.5760.00%
Vehicle crime80.57166.67%
Robbery70.5716.67%
Drugs70.50-22.22%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6413.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences394.570.00%
Public order142.790.00%
Theft from the person101.000.00%
Drugs90.71800.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.640.00%
Bicycle theft80.640.00%
Burglary60.570.00%
Robbery60.430.00%
Other theft60.430.00%
Shoplifting50.430.00%
Vehicle crime30.360.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
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 theft20.21-84.62%
Theft from the person10.14-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5412.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences353.860.00%
Theft from the person142.500.00%
Bicycle theft141.000.00%
Other theft131.001200.00%
Public order80.930.00%
Burglary80.570.00%
Shoplifting70.570.00%
Vehicle crime70.500.00%
Drugs50.500.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

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 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.652.17%
Anti-social behaviour323.366.67%
Burglary272.2958.82%
Other theft151.93-46.43%
Theft from the person141.07-12.50%
Public order141.0040.00%
Vehicle crime141.00-22.22%
Shoplifting131.0030.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.93-38.89%
Robbery60.79-33.33%
Drugs60.43500.00%
Bicycle theft50.430.00%
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 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4615.152.22%
Anti-social behaviour303.29-36.17%
Other theft282.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson182.00100.00%
Vehicle crime181.2963.64%
Burglary171.2930.77%
Theft from the person161.21-5.88%
Shoplifting101.1442.86%
Public order100.71-28.57%
Robbery90.71-10.00%
Bicycle theft50.64-44.44%
Other crime30.360.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4714.869.30%
Violence and sexual offences453.369.76%
Other theft213.2261.54%
Theft from the person171.5070.00%
Public order141.217.69%
Burglary131.0085.71%
Vehicle crime110.93-15.38%
Robbery100.79-9.09%
Bicycle theft90.71-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson90.64-52.63%
Shoplifting70.64-30.00%
Other crime30.50200.00%
Drugs20.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4314.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson192.930.00%
Public order131.360.00%
Other theft130.930.00%
Vehicle crime130.930.00%
Bicycle theft110.930.00%
Robbery110.790.00%
Theft from the person100.790.00%
Shoplifting100.710.00%
Burglary70.710.00%
Drugs60.500.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
April 20248
January 202414
December 202310
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202439
April 202435
January 202447
December 202346
November 202345
October 202341

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
January 202411
December 202318
November 20239
October 202319

A total of 320 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202464
April 202454
January 202432
December 202330
November 202347
October 202343

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202414
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20248
January 202427
December 202317
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
May 20242
April 202413
March 20241
January 202415
December 202328
November 202321
October 202313

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20247
January 202413
December 202310
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 91 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
May 20241
April 202414
January 202414
December 202316
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.57 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 202414
December 202318
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20233
November 20233
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 6GF 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. Cambridge Heath Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Minerva Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Bethnal Green Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Tillet Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. The Oval
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Garner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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