BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, E2 6LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6LH

BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, E2 6LH, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 226 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.33 per 1,000 population. This E2 6LH 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 6LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6LH, encompassing approximately 13041 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E2 6LH area, explore the E2 6LH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the E2 6LH area, visit the E2 6LH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (-25.30% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)

E2 6LH 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

BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, E2 6LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6217.33-25.30%
Violence and sexual offences544.7580.00%
Other theft174.14112.50%
Vehicle crime161.30220.00%
Burglary141.2375.00%
Drugs131.07-13.33%
Public order111.00-15.38%
Bicycle theft100.8442.86%
Theft from the person90.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.6912.50%
Robbery60.69-25.00%
Shoplifting50.4625.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8315.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences306.360.00%
Drugs152.300.00%
Public order131.15550.00%
Theft from the person91.00800.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.690.00%
Burglary80.610.00%
Robbery80.610.00%
Other theft80.610.00%
Bicycle theft70.610.00%
Vehicle crime50.540.00%
Shoplifting40.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%

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 order20.230.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.15-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4310.6626.47%
Violence and sexual offences323.30-20.00%
Other theft122.450.00%
Bicycle theft110.92175.00%
Theft from the person90.8428.57%
Burglary90.69-55.00%
Vehicle crime50.69-68.75%
Drugs40.38-42.86%
Public order40.31-69.23%
Robbery40.31-50.00%
Shoplifting40.31-63.64%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.11-14.89%
Anti-social behaviour343.07-12.82%
Burglary202.6111.11%
Vehicle crime161.536.67%
Public order131.230.00%
Other theft121.00-50.00%
Shoplifting110.9283.33%
Criminal damage and arson90.84-40.00%
Robbery80.69-20.00%
Theft from the person70.61-30.00%
Drugs70.5475.00%
Bicycle theft40.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.31100.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.18-6.00%
Anti-social behaviour393.60-33.90%
Other theft242.99-7.69%
Burglary181.84157.14%
Criminal damage and arson151.3836.36%
Vehicle crime151.1566.67%
Public order131.15-38.10%
Theft from the person101.00-33.33%
Robbery100.7742.86%
Bicycle theft60.77-25.00%
Shoplifting60.46100.00%
Drugs40.460.00%
Other crime30.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5916.7928.26%
Violence and sexual offences504.5213.64%
Other theft263.8344.44%
Public order211.9923.53%
Theft from the person151.6166.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.15-15.38%
Vehicle crime90.84-30.77%
Bicycle theft80.6933.33%
Robbery70.6116.67%
Burglary70.5416.67%
Shoplifting30.54-62.50%
Other crime30.2350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4614.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences443.530.00%
Other theft183.370.00%
Public order171.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.300.00%
Vehicle crime131.000.00%
Theft from the person91.000.00%
Shoplifting80.690.00%
Burglary60.610.00%
Drugs60.460.00%
Bicycle theft60.460.00%
Robbery60.460.00%
Other crime20.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 366 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 52.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202483
April 202443
January 202434
December 202339
November 202359
October 202346

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 20249
January 202420
December 202318
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
October 20236

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
May 20242
April 202412
January 202412
December 202324
November 202326
October 202318

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 20245
January 202416
December 202315
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202430
April 202432
January 202440
December 202347
November 202350
October 202344

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20241
April 20249
January 20247
December 202310
November 202315
October 20239

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 20246
August 20248
April 20244
January 20248
December 202310
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 20242
April 20244
January 202413
December 202313
November 202321
October 202317

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20241
January 20249
December 202315
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 202411
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 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 20233
October 20238

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 6LH 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. Satchwell Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bethnal Green Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Tillet Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 13. Pedley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Birkbeck Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Somerford Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Scott Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Barnet Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 29. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Finnis Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1