E2 6JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6JW

E2 6JW, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 214 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.88 per 1,000 population. This E2 6JW 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 6JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6JW, encompassing approximately 7162 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (4.88% increase)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)

E2 6JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durward Street with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Cambridge Heath Road with total crimes: 11

E2 6JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5729.88-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences437.964.88%
Other theft216.00162.50%
Burglary172.9330.77%
Vehicle crime162.37100.00%
Drugs112.23-26.67%
Theft from the person111.5437.50%
Bicycle theft101.54150.00%
Shoplifting81.400.00%
Robbery61.12-40.00%
Public order60.84-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.84-16.67%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6628.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences419.220.00%
Public order155.72650.00%
Drugs152.090.00%
Burglary132.090.00%
Robbery101.820.00%
Shoplifting81.400.00%
Theft from the person81.12300.00%
Other theft81.12700.00%
Vehicle crime81.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.12500.00%
Bicycle theft40.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.84100.00%
Theft from the person20.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.14-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.84-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences20.28-95.45%
Public order10.28-87.50%
Theft from the person10.14-92.86%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4421.644300.00%
Anti-social behaviour356.140.00%
Theft from the person144.891300.00%
Other theft111.95450.00%
Bicycle theft111.540.00%
Burglary81.540.00%
Public order81.12700.00%
Shoplifting81.120.00%
Robbery61.120.00%
Drugs50.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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
Drugs51.54-54.55%
Other theft20.70-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.28-75.00%
Public order10.14-91.67%
Theft from the person10.14-92.31%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-97.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4829.3226.32%
Violence and sexual offences436.70-12.24%
Other theft186.00-30.77%
Vehicle crime142.510.00%
Burglary141.9540.00%
Theft from the person131.95-43.48%
Public order121.829.09%
Shoplifting121.6833.33%
Drugs111.6857.14%
Robbery81.54-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson61.12-57.14%
Bicycle theft50.84-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.70100.00%
Other crime20.56-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4931.55-15.52%
Anti-social behaviour386.84-22.45%
Other theft265.318.33%
Theft from the person233.634.55%
Vehicle crime143.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.9575.00%
Public order111.95-47.62%
Robbery111.5437.50%
Burglary101.5442.86%
Shoplifting91.4012.50%
Bicycle theft91.26-10.00%
Drugs71.2616.67%
Other crime30.98-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5832.5328.89%
Anti-social behaviour498.1011.36%
Other theft246.8426.32%
Theft from the person223.35100.00%
Public order213.0731.25%
Bicycle theft102.9342.86%
Criminal damage and arson81.400.00%
Shoplifting81.12-11.11%
Robbery81.120.00%
Vehicle crime71.12-61.11%
Burglary70.98250.00%
Drugs60.980.00%
Other crime40.84100.00%
Possession of weapons10.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4527.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour446.280.00%
Other theft196.140.00%
Vehicle crime182.650.00%
Public order162.510.00%
Theft from the person112.230.00%
Shoplifting91.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.260.00%
Robbery81.120.00%
Bicycle theft71.120.00%
Drugs60.980.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
April 20242
January 202414
December 202314
November 20237
October 202318

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 202411
March 20242
January 202418
December 202326
November 202324
October 202319

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
April 20248
January 202414
December 202310
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202441
May 20242
April 202444
March 20241
January 202443
December 202349
November 202358
October 202345

A total of 337 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202466
April 202435
January 202448
December 202338
November 202349
October 202344

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
April 20245
March 20245
January 202411
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 106 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20242
May 20241
April 202414
March 20241
January 202413
December 202323
November 202322
October 202311

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202411
January 20245
December 20239
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20248
January 202412
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202412
December 202311
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 202314
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Durward Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cambridge Heath Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Cudworth Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
  • 5. Ainsley Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Rushmead
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hemming Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Corfield Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ramsey Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Darling Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Malcolm Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Birkbeck Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Somerford Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Scott Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Surma Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Headlam Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Three Colts Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Buckhurst Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Witan Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Cornwall Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Pott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Finnis Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Collingwood Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Kelsey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Vallance Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 30. Dunbridge Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1