E2 6HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6HE

E2 6HE, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 253 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.05 per 1,000 population. This E2 6HE 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 6HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6HE, encompassing approximately 7217 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (80) incidents (-1.23% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)

E2 6HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brick Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Underwood Road with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12

E2 6HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8035.05-1.23%
Violence and sexual offences5211.0885.71%
Vehicle crime207.20185.71%
Other theft192.77171.43%
Criminal damage and arson172.63466.67%
Public order122.3620.00%
Burglary111.6657.14%
Drugs111.52-31.25%
Shoplifting101.52233.33%
Theft from the person101.3925.00%
Robbery51.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.69100.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8125.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences2811.220.00%
Drugs163.880.00%
Public order102.22400.00%
Robbery101.390.00%
Theft from the person81.39700.00%
Other theft71.110.00%
Vehicle crime70.970.00%
Burglary70.970.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.28-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5824.3956.76%
Violence and sexual offences408.0425.00%
Theft from the person165.54-46.67%
Other theft142.22-36.36%
Drugs91.94-18.18%
Public order81.25-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.1116.67%
Bicycle theft70.9740.00%
Shoplifting60.97-57.14%
Burglary60.83-64.71%
Robbery50.83-37.50%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3728.1315.62%
Violence and sexual offences325.13-21.95%
Theft from the person304.43233.33%
Other theft224.16-12.00%
Burglary173.0541.67%
Shoplifting142.36133.33%
Drugs111.94120.00%
Public order101.5242.86%
Robbery81.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1133.33%
Vehicle crime61.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.83-37.50%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4123.55-8.89%
Anti-social behaviour325.68-45.76%
Other theft254.43-16.67%
Vehicle crime123.4671.43%
Burglary121.660.00%
Theft from the person91.66-71.88%
Bicycle theft81.25100.00%
Public order71.11-50.00%
Shoplifting60.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.83-25.00%
Drugs50.83-44.44%
Robbery40.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5932.0125.53%
Violence and sexual offences458.179.76%
Theft from the person326.23100.00%
Other theft304.4330.43%
Public order144.16-26.32%
Burglary121.9420.00%
Drugs91.66-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime71.11-46.15%
Robbery60.9750.00%
Bicycle theft40.83-20.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Shoplifting20.28-84.62%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4729.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences416.510.00%
Other theft235.680.00%
Public order193.190.00%
Theft from the person162.630.00%
Vehicle crime132.220.00%
Shoplifting131.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.800.00%
Drugs111.660.00%
Burglary101.520.00%
Bicycle theft51.390.00%
Robbery40.690.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20246
January 202417
December 202312
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20246
January 202414
December 20236
November 20232
October 202313

A total of 394 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 56.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202481
April 202458
January 202437
December 202332
November 202359
October 202347

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
May 20242
April 202414
January 202422
December 202325
November 202330
October 202323

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202428
April 202440
January 202432
December 202341
November 202345
October 202341

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 20247
January 20246
December 202312
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 122 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241
April 202416
January 202430
December 20239
November 202332
October 202316

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20242
April 20248
January 202410
December 20237
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
April 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
April 20249
January 202411
December 20235
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brick Lane
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Underwood Road
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Code Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Pedley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Chilton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Shuttle Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. Lomas Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sclater Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Somerford Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Scott Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Surma Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Vallance Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 27. Coverley Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 28. Daplyn Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Turville Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Barnet Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1