E2 6GQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6GQ

E2 6GQ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 215 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.04 per 1,000 population. This E2 6GQ 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 6GQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6GQ, encompassing approximately 6927 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-15.09% decrease)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)

E2 6GQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durward Street with total crimes: 13
  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Cambridge Heath Road with total crimes: 11

E2 6GQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5031.04-19.35%
Violence and sexual offences457.22-15.09%
Other theft206.50150.00%
Burglary182.8950.00%
Vehicle crime172.6088.89%
Drugs142.45-17.65%
Theft from the person122.0250.00%
Bicycle theft121.73200.00%
Shoplifting91.730.00%
Public order71.30-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson51.01-28.57%
Robbery40.72-60.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6231.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences538.950.00%
Public order197.65850.00%
Drugs172.740.00%
Burglary122.450.00%
Robbery101.730.00%
Shoplifting91.440.00%
Vehicle crime91.300.00%
Theft from the person81.30300.00%
Other theft81.15700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.15600.00%
Bicycle theft41.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

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 order20.870.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-50.00%

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 theft20.87-84.62%
Violence and sexual offences20.29-96.36%
Public order10.29-88.89%
Theft from the person10.14-92.31%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5526.425400.00%
Anti-social behaviour427.940.00%
Theft from the person136.061200.00%
Other theft131.88550.00%
Burglary101.880.00%
Bicycle theft101.440.00%
Shoplifting101.440.00%
Public order91.44800.00%
Robbery81.300.00%
Drugs71.1540.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

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
Drugs51.59-54.55%
Other theft20.72-88.24%
Possession of weapons10.29-80.00%
Public order10.14-93.33%
Theft from the person10.14-92.31%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-97.83%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5131.7618.60%
Violence and sexual offences467.36-2.13%
Other theft176.64-41.38%
Public order152.4525.00%
Theft from the person132.17-45.83%
Vehicle crime131.888.33%
Shoplifting121.889.09%
Burglary121.73100.00%
Drugs111.7310.00%
Robbery91.59-30.77%
Bicycle theft81.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.15-62.50%
Possession of weapons50.87150.00%
Other crime20.72-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4734.07-28.79%
Anti-social behaviour436.78-14.00%
Other theft296.2111.54%
Theft from the person244.1920.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.4660.00%
Robbery132.3144.44%
Public order121.88-52.00%
Vehicle crime121.73100.00%
Shoplifting111.7310.00%
Drugs101.590.00%
Bicycle theft81.44-27.27%
Burglary61.15-40.00%
Other crime30.87-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6637.2422.22%
Anti-social behaviour509.53-1.96%
Other theft267.2213.04%
Public order253.7547.06%
Theft from the person203.6142.86%
Bicycle theft112.8983.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.5911.11%
Shoplifting101.44-16.67%
Burglary101.44400.00%
Drugs101.4466.67%
Robbery91.4428.57%
Vehicle crime61.30-66.67%
Other crime40.87100.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5432.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour517.800.00%
Other theft237.360.00%
Vehicle crime183.320.00%
Public order172.600.00%
Theft from the person142.450.00%
Shoplifting122.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.730.00%
Robbery71.300.00%
Drugs61.010.00%
Bicycle theft60.870.00%
Possession of weapons30.870.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Burglary20.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
April 20242
January 202413
December 202312
November 20236
October 202318

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 202413
March 20242
January 202417
December 202329
November 202326
October 202323

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 20248
January 20249
December 202313
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 202410
January 202412
December 20236
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 370 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202453
June 20241
May 20242
April 202455
March 20241
January 202446
December 202347
November 202366
October 202354

A total of 349 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202462
April 202442
January 202451
December 202343
November 202350
October 202351

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
April 20247
March 20245
January 202411
December 202310
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 108 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20242
May 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 202413
December 202324
November 202320
October 202314

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202410
January 202412
December 202311
November 202310
October 202312

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 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 202316
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202419
July 20242
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202415
December 202312
November 202325
October 202317

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Durward Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cambridge Heath Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Cudworth Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
  • 5. Ainsley Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Rushmead
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Somerford Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Scott Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Cleveland Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Bardsey Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Edwin Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Headlam Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Three Colts Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Buckhurst Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Witan Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Cornwall Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Finnis Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Collingwood Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Kelsey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dunbridge Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Gibson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Wickford Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Malcolm Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1