E2 6GR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6GR

E2 6GR, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 229 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.44 per 1,000 population. This E2 6GR 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 6GR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6GR, encompassing approximately 12420 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (-15.49% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)

E2 6GR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ezra Street with total crimes: 13
  • Brick Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Columbia Road with total crimes: 9

E2 6GR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6018.44-15.49%
Violence and sexual offences484.8377.78%
Other theft203.8681.82%
Theft from the person201.61185.71%
Vehicle crime151.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.21100.00%
Burglary121.1333.33%
Drugs100.9742.86%
Public order100.8166.67%
Shoplifting90.81125.00%
Robbery60.72100.00%
Bicycle theft50.480.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7113.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences275.720.00%
Other theft112.171000.00%
Burglary90.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.720.00%
Drugs70.560.00%
Theft from the person70.560.00%
Vehicle crime60.560.00%
Public order60.480.00%
Bicycle theft50.480.00%
Shoplifting40.400.00%
Robbery30.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.08-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3911.8418.18%
Violence and sexual offences313.14-11.43%
Theft from the person222.50-56.00%
Other theft141.77-41.67%
Public order81.130.00%
Vehicle crime80.64-20.00%
Bicycle theft80.6460.00%
Drugs60.64-33.33%
Burglary50.48-66.67%
Robbery30.40-66.67%
Shoplifting30.24-72.73%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5017.6378.57%
Violence and sexual offences354.03-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour332.8210.00%
Other theft242.66-25.00%
Burglary151.93-28.57%
Shoplifting111.2137.50%
Vehicle crime100.89-28.57%
Robbery90.8128.57%
Drugs90.72200.00%
Public order80.72-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.64-30.00%
Bicycle theft50.56-28.57%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Other crime10.16-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.1511.11%
Other theft323.22-13.51%
Anti-social behaviour302.58-36.17%
Theft from the person282.42-6.67%
Burglary212.25200.00%
Vehicle crime141.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.1366.67%
Public order90.81-25.00%
Shoplifting80.72166.67%
Bicycle theft70.64-22.22%
Robbery70.5616.67%
Drugs30.560.00%
Other crime30.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4716.3456.67%
Other theft373.7827.59%
Violence and sexual offences362.98-21.74%
Theft from the person302.90-33.33%
Public order122.42-20.00%
Bicycle theft90.9780.00%
Burglary70.72-12.50%
Vehicle crime70.56-36.36%
Robbery60.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.48-45.45%
Drugs30.48-50.00%
Shoplifting30.24-62.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4617.550.00%
Theft from the person453.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.620.00%
Other theft292.420.00%
Public order152.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.210.00%
Vehicle crime110.890.00%
Burglary80.890.00%
Shoplifting80.640.00%
Drugs60.640.00%
Bicycle theft50.480.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 310 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202471
April 202439
January 202433
December 202330
November 202347
October 202330

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
January 20247
December 202310
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 168 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
May 20241
April 202414
January 202424
December 202332
November 202337
October 202329

A total of 202 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 202422
January 202450
December 202328
November 202330
October 202345

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202427
April 202431
January 202435
December 202340
November 202336
October 202346

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 20245
January 202415
December 202321
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 20248
January 202410
December 202314
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20246
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20243
January 202411
December 20238
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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