E2 6HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6HB

E2 6HB, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 238 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.10 per 1,000 population. This E2 6HB 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 6HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6HB, encompassing approximately 12462 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (66) incidents (-20.48% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (78.79% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)

E2 6HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cudworth Street with total crimes: 11
  • Ainsley Street with total crimes: 9
  • Rushmead with total crimes: 9

E2 6HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6619.10-20.48%
Violence and sexual offences595.3078.79%
Vehicle crime174.73240.00%
Other theft161.3677.78%
Burglary151.2887.50%
Drugs121.20-14.29%
Theft from the person110.9622.22%
Public order110.88-26.67%
Bicycle theft110.8837.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.8833.33%
Robbery60.64-25.00%
Shoplifting50.4825.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8316.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences336.660.00%
Public order152.65650.00%
Drugs141.200.00%
Theft from the person91.12350.00%
Other theft90.72800.00%
Burglary80.720.00%
Robbery80.640.00%
Bicycle theft80.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.64500.00%
Vehicle crime50.480.00%
Shoplifting40.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%

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 order20.48100.00%
Theft from the person20.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Other theft10.08-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30.56-78.57%
Violence and sexual offences20.24-95.12%
Public order10.16-85.71%
Theft from the person10.08-90.91%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4212.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.374000.00%
Other theft143.29600.00%
Bicycle theft121.120.00%
Theft from the person110.961000.00%
Burglary90.880.00%
Public order70.72600.00%
Drugs50.560.00%
Vehicle crime50.400.00%
Robbery40.400.00%
Shoplifting40.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

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
Drugs50.88-50.00%
Other theft20.40-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.16-66.67%
Public order10.08-93.33%
Theft from the person10.08-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-98.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5017.334.17%
Anti-social behaviour424.015.00%
Burglary233.3727.78%
Vehicle crime171.856.25%
Public order151.3615.38%
Other theft121.20-60.00%
Shoplifting110.9683.33%
Theft from the person110.88-45.00%
Drugs100.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.80-43.75%
Robbery80.72-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.64-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.32200.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4818.70-18.64%
Anti-social behaviour403.85-35.48%
Other theft303.210.00%
Theft from the person202.41-4.76%
Burglary181.60125.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.4445.45%
Vehicle crime161.2877.78%
Public order131.28-45.83%
Robbery101.040.00%
Bicycle theft70.80-12.50%
Shoplifting60.5620.00%
Drugs50.48150.00%
Other crime30.40-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6220.3831.91%
Violence and sexual offences594.9834.09%
Other theft304.7366.67%
Public order242.4126.32%
Theft from the person211.9375.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.69-21.43%
Robbery100.8842.86%
Vehicle crime90.80-40.00%
Burglary80.7260.00%
Bicycle theft80.6433.33%
Shoplifting50.64-50.00%
Other crime40.40100.00%
Drugs20.32-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4716.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences443.770.00%
Public order193.530.00%
Other theft181.520.00%
Vehicle crime151.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.200.00%
Theft from the person121.120.00%
Shoplifting100.960.00%
Drugs80.800.00%
Robbery70.640.00%
Bicycle theft60.560.00%
Burglary50.480.00%
Other crime20.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 382 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202483
April 202442
January 202442
December 202340
November 202362
October 202347

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
April 20245
March 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20242
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202411
December 202320
November 202321
October 202312

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202433
May 20242
April 202441
March 20241
January 202450
December 202348
November 202359
October 202344

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 20249
January 202423
December 202318
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
April 20245
January 202417
December 202316
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20244
January 20248
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202415
December 202313
November 202324
October 202319

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
April 20242
January 20249
December 202316
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 135 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20241
May 20243
April 202414
March 20242
January 202412
December 202330
November 202330
October 202318

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 202412
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 202411
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cudworth Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
  • 2. Ainsley Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Rushmead
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Cambridge Heath Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Turin Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hemming Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bethnal Green Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Tillet Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 12. Pedley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Corfield Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ramsey Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Birkbeck Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Somerford Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Scott Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Surma Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Three Colts Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Witan Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Pott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 26. Barnet Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 30. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1