E2 6GU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6GU

E2 6GU, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.35 per 1,000 population. This E2 6GU 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 6GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6GU, encompassing approximately 12879 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-21.31% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)

E2 6GU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mare Street with total crimes: 9
  • Rushmead with total crimes: 9
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 7

E2 6GU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4813.35-21.31%
Violence and sexual offences353.7320.69%
Bicycle theft172.72240.00%
Shoplifting121.32200.00%
Public order110.9322.22%
Criminal damage and arson110.85120.00%
Other theft100.85150.00%
Vehicle crime80.78166.67%
Robbery60.62-25.00%
Burglary60.47-14.29%
Theft from the person40.47-66.67%
Drugs40.3133.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6111.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.740.00%
Theft from the person122.250.00%
Public order90.930.00%
Robbery80.700.00%
Burglary70.620.00%
Bicycle theft50.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.390.00%
Shoplifting40.390.00%
Other theft40.310.00%
Vehicle crime30.310.00%
Drugs30.23200.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.080.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.16-90.00%
Theft from the person10.08-93.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4911.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences293.800.00%
Theft from the person152.250.00%
Bicycle theft131.160.00%
Other theft101.01900.00%
Vehicle crime100.780.00%
Public order70.780.00%
Burglary60.540.00%
Drugs50.470.00%
Shoplifting50.390.00%
Robbery30.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.08-94.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.832.56%
Burglary373.11131.25%
Anti-social behaviour292.8738.10%
Other theft182.25-14.29%
Public order121.40140.00%
Theft from the person110.93-8.33%
Shoplifting90.850.00%
Bicycle theft80.7060.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.62-11.11%
Vehicle crime80.62-42.86%
Robbery50.620.00%
Drugs40.39100.00%
Other crime10.31-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.5821.88%
Anti-social behaviour213.03-48.78%
Other theft211.635.00%
Burglary161.6360.00%
Vehicle crime141.2440.00%
Theft from the person121.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson90.9380.00%
Shoplifting90.70125.00%
Robbery50.70-37.50%
Bicycle theft50.39-16.67%
Public order50.39-54.55%
Other crime40.39300.00%
Drugs20.310.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4112.345.13%
Violence and sexual offences323.18-8.57%
Other theft202.48300.00%
Public order111.55120.00%
Burglary100.8542.86%
Vehicle crime100.780.00%
Theft from the person90.78-18.18%
Robbery80.7014.29%
Bicycle theft60.62-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.47-66.67%
Shoplifting40.39100.00%
Drugs20.31-85.71%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3912.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences353.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.720.00%
Drugs141.160.00%
Theft from the person111.090.00%
Bicycle theft100.850.00%
Vehicle crime100.780.00%
Robbery70.780.00%
Burglary70.540.00%
Public order50.540.00%
Other theft50.390.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202461
April 202449
January 202429
December 202321
November 202341
October 202339

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 20247
January 202412
December 20235
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202429
April 202429
January 202440
December 202339
November 202332
October 202335

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20245
January 20249
December 20239
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
April 202413
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20246
January 202437
December 202316
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202410
January 20248
December 202314
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 202418
December 202321
November 202320
October 20235

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
May 20241
April 202415
January 202411
December 202312
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 202314

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mare Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rushmead
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Minerva Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Tillet Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Corbridge Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ada Street
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Andrews Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. The Oval
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Garner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ropley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 17. Pritchard'S Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Kay Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hackney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Ion Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Silk Weaver Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Regent'S Row
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Treadway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Hare Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Teale Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1