E2 6GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6GG

E2 6GG, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 206 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.85 per 1,000 population. This E2 6GG 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 6GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6GG, encompassing approximately 8637 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-1.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-32.35% decrease)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)

E2 6GG 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

E2 6GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5223.85-1.89%
Anti-social behaviour466.02-32.35%
Other theft185.33157.14%
Vehicle crime172.08183.33%
Burglary171.9741.67%
Drugs121.97-25.00%
Theft from the person101.3925.00%
Bicycle theft101.16150.00%
Public order81.16-55.56%
Robbery50.93-37.50%
Shoplifting50.58150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-66.67%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6824.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences537.870.00%
Public order186.14800.00%
Drugs162.080.00%
Burglary121.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.39800.00%
Theft from the person81.04300.00%
Robbery80.930.00%
Other theft70.93600.00%
Vehicle crime60.810.00%
Bicycle theft40.690.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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 order20.690.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other theft10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-50.00%

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 theft20.69-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.23-96.36%
Public order10.23-87.50%
Theft from the person10.12-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5519.455400.00%
Anti-social behaviour396.370.00%
Other theft124.52500.00%
Theft from the person111.391000.00%
Bicycle theft111.270.00%
Burglary91.270.00%
Public order81.04700.00%
Robbery80.930.00%
Drugs60.9320.00%
Shoplifting40.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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
Drugs51.27-61.54%
Other theft20.58-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.23-75.00%
Public order10.12-93.33%
Theft from the person10.12-91.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-97.83%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5425.3625.58%
Violence and sexual offences466.259.52%
Other theft185.33-35.71%
Public order152.0836.36%
Vehicle crime131.74-13.33%
Drugs131.5144.44%
Burglary131.51160.00%
Theft from the person121.51-40.00%
Shoplifting101.3942.86%
Robbery81.16-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson70.93-41.67%
Bicycle theft40.810.00%
Possession of weapons40.4633.33%
Other crime20.46-33.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4324.66-17.31%
Violence and sexual offences424.98-33.33%
Other theft284.8616.67%
Theft from the person203.240.00%
Vehicle crime152.32114.29%
Criminal damage and arson121.749.09%
Public order111.39-52.17%
Robbery111.2737.50%
Drugs91.2712.50%
Shoplifting71.0440.00%
Burglary50.81-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.58-33.33%
Other crime30.46-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.35200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6327.7921.15%
Anti-social behaviour527.29-7.14%
Other theft246.0226.32%
Public order232.7827.78%
Theft from the person202.6681.82%
Criminal damage and arson112.320.00%
Robbery81.270.00%
Burglary80.93166.67%
Drugs80.9314.29%
Vehicle crime70.93-63.16%
Bicycle theft60.8120.00%
Shoplifting50.69-28.57%
Other crime40.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5625.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences526.480.00%
Other theft196.020.00%
Vehicle crime192.200.00%
Public order182.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.080.00%
Theft from the person111.270.00%
Robbery81.270.00%
Drugs70.930.00%
Shoplifting70.810.00%
Bicycle theft50.810.00%
Burglary30.580.00%
Possession of weapons30.350.00%
Other crime20.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 358 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202468
April 202439
January 202454
December 202343
November 202352
October 202356

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
April 20242
January 202413
December 202315
November 20237
October 202319

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202453
June 20241
May 20242
April 202455
March 20241
January 202446
December 202342
November 202363
October 202352

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242
April 202412
March 20242
January 202418
December 202328
November 202324
October 202319

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20248
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
April 20249
January 202413
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
April 20246
March 20245
January 202413
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 96 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20242
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202412
December 202320
November 202320
October 202311

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202411
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
July 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202415
December 202311
November 202323
October 202318

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 202312
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 6GG 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. Rushmead
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Corfield Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Darling Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Malcolm Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Birkbeck Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Somerford Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Scott Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Surma Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    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. Pott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 24. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Finnis Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Collingwood Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kelsey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Vallance Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 29. Dunbridge Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Wickford Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1