E2 6HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6HW

E2 6HW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 240 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.62 per 1,000 population. This E2 6HW 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 6HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6HW, encompassing approximately 9368 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (83) incidents (-11.70% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (67.86% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)

E2 6HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Underwood Road with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Cudworth Street with total crimes: 11

E2 6HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8325.62-11.70%
Violence and sexual offences478.8667.86%
Vehicle crime215.02133.33%
Burglary182.2450.00%
Other theft151.92150.00%
Drugs111.60-26.67%
Theft from the person101.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.07125.00%
Robbery80.960.00%
Public order70.85-41.67%
Bicycle theft70.7540.00%
Shoplifting30.750.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9422.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences2810.030.00%
Drugs152.990.00%
Public order121.60500.00%
Burglary121.280.00%
Theft from the person101.28900.00%
Vehicle crime91.070.00%
Robbery80.960.00%
Other theft60.850.00%
Bicycle theft50.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.530.00%
Shoplifting30.430.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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 order20.320.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.21-81.82%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5316.4410.42%
Violence and sexual offences395.66-13.33%
Other theft114.16-15.38%
Bicycle theft101.17233.33%
Burglary91.07-50.00%
Theft from the person80.9614.29%
Public order60.85-50.00%
Drugs50.64-44.44%
Robbery50.53-44.44%
Vehicle crime30.53-72.73%
Shoplifting30.32-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-87.50%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4821.03-2.04%
Violence and sexual offences455.122.27%
Burglary184.805.88%
Other theft131.92-23.53%
Public order121.3920.00%
Vehicle crime111.28-35.29%
Shoplifting91.1750.00%
Drugs90.960.00%
Robbery90.96-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.96-33.33%
Theft from the person70.85-22.22%
Possession of weapons40.75100.00%
Bicycle theft30.43-50.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4922.52-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences445.23-13.73%
Other theft174.70-26.09%
Burglary171.81112.50%
Vehicle crime171.81112.50%
Criminal damage and arson121.81100.00%
Public order101.28-52.38%
Robbery101.0766.67%
Theft from the person91.07-43.75%
Drugs90.9680.00%
Bicycle theft60.960.00%
Shoplifting60.6450.00%
Other crime30.6450.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7024.1240.00%
Violence and sexual offences517.4713.33%
Other theft235.4443.75%
Public order212.465.00%
Theft from the person162.2445.45%
Vehicle crime81.71-52.94%
Burglary80.8514.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.85-45.45%
Robbery60.64100.00%
Bicycle theft60.6450.00%
Drugs50.64-37.50%
Shoplifting40.53-42.86%
Other crime20.430.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour5021.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences455.340.00%
Public order204.800.00%
Vehicle crime172.130.00%
Other theft161.810.00%
Theft from the person111.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.170.00%
Drugs81.170.00%
Burglary70.850.00%
Shoplifting70.750.00%
Bicycle theft40.750.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Other crime20.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 447 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 63.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202494
April 202453
January 202448
December 202349
November 202370
October 202350

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 20249
January 202418
December 202317
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
April 20245
January 20249
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
May 20242
April 202411
January 202413
December 202317
November 202323
October 202316

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
April 20243
January 202411
December 202317
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202428
April 202439
January 202445
December 202344
November 202351
October 202345

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20241
April 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20245
January 20249
December 202310
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20242
April 20246
January 202412
December 202310
November 202321
October 202320

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20241
January 20248
December 202312
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202410
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20244
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Underwood Road
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cudworth Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
  • 4. Ainsley Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Rushmead
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Satchwell Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bethnal Green Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Pedley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Lomas Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Corfield Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ramsey Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Weaver Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 19. Birkbeck Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Somerford Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Scott Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Surma Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Three Colts Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Buckhurst Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Witan Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Pott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Barnet Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Finnis Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1