BUCKFAST STREET, E2 6GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6GL

BUCKFAST STREET, E2 6GL, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 268 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.34 per 1,000 population. This E2 6GL 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 6GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6GL, encompassing approximately 11012 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (78) incidents (-11.36% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (116.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)

E2 6GL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Underwood Road with total crimes: 18
  • Ezra Street with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12

BUCKFAST STREET, E2 6GL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7824.34-11.36%
Violence and sexual offences547.08116.00%
Other theft204.90100.00%
Theft from the person201.82150.00%
Vehicle crime181.82260.00%
Criminal damage and arson181.63157.14%
Burglary141.6375.00%
Drugs121.2720.00%
Public order111.0937.50%
Shoplifting101.00150.00%
Robbery80.9160.00%
Bicycle theft40.7333.33%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8816.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences257.990.00%
Other theft102.27900.00%
Drugs100.910.00%
Public order80.910.00%
Burglary80.730.00%
Theft from the person80.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.730.00%
Vehicle crime50.640.00%
Robbery50.450.00%
Shoplifting40.450.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.09-92.31%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5114.7134.21%
Violence and sexual offences344.63-2.86%
Theft from the person203.09-60.00%
Other theft131.82-51.85%
Public order111.1822.22%
Bicycle theft81.0060.00%
Drugs70.73-41.67%
Vehicle crime60.64-25.00%
Burglary50.54-68.75%
Shoplifting40.45-63.64%
Robbery30.36-62.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5020.8878.57%
Anti-social behaviour384.5415.15%
Violence and sexual offences353.45-14.63%
Other theft273.18-10.00%
Burglary162.45-15.79%
Drugs121.45300.00%
Shoplifting111.0937.50%
Public order91.000.00%
Robbery80.8214.29%
Vehicle crime80.73-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.73-30.00%
Bicycle theft50.64-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.45200.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.34-6.82%
Anti-social behaviour333.72-38.89%
Other theft303.00-18.92%
Theft from the person282.72-15.15%
Burglary192.5472.73%
Vehicle crime151.73150.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.3625.00%
Public order90.91-25.00%
Shoplifting80.82166.67%
Bicycle theft70.73-12.50%
Robbery70.640.00%
Drugs30.64-50.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5420.8854.29%
Violence and sexual offences444.90-6.38%
Other theft374.0019.35%
Theft from the person333.36-17.50%
Public order123.00-29.41%
Burglary111.0910.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.00-20.00%
Bicycle theft80.7360.00%
Robbery70.73133.33%
Drugs60.64-40.00%
Vehicle crime60.54-50.00%
Shoplifting30.54-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4720.790.00%
Theft from the person404.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour353.630.00%
Other theft313.180.00%
Public order172.810.00%
Vehicle crime121.540.00%
Burglary101.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.910.00%
Drugs100.910.00%
Shoplifting80.910.00%
Bicycle theft50.730.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
April 20246
January 20248
December 202315
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 377 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 53.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202488
April 202451
January 202438
December 202333
November 202354
October 202335

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
January 20247
December 202310
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 169 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
May 20241
April 202413
January 202427
December 202330
November 202337
October 202331

A total of 199 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
April 202420
January 202450
December 202328
November 202333
October 202340

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202425
April 202434
January 202435
December 202341
November 202344
October 202347

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 20245
January 202416
December 202319
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 20247
January 202412
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 202411
January 20249
December 20239
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20244
January 202411
December 20238
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Underwood Road
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ezra Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brick Lane
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Columbia Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rushmead
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Grimsby Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Turin Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hemming Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Cygnet Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Satchwell Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bethnal Green Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Tillet Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Code Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Chambord Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pedley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Chilton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Shuttle Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 21. Swanfield Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Shacklewell Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Ramsey Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Weaver Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 26. Rhoda Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Surma Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Turville Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Barnet Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3