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

Overview of Crime in E2 6LJ

BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, E2 6LJ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 196 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.16 per 1,000 population. This E2 6LJ 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 6LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6LJ, encompassing approximately 12928 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (-35.37% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (72.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)

E2 6LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ainsley Street with total crimes: 9
  • Rushmead with total crimes: 9
  • Turin Street with total crimes: 8

BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, E2 6LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5315.16-35.37%
Violence and sexual offences434.1072.00%
Other theft183.33200.00%
Vehicle crime171.39240.00%
Drugs121.31-20.00%
Burglary110.9357.14%
Public order100.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.7750.00%
Bicycle theft80.7033.33%
Theft from the person70.62-22.22%
Robbery50.54-28.57%
Shoplifting30.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8214.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences256.340.00%
Drugs151.930.00%
Public order101.16400.00%
Theft from the person90.77800.00%
Burglary70.700.00%
Robbery70.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.540.00%
Other theft60.460.00%
Bicycle theft60.460.00%
Vehicle crime50.460.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%

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 theft20.15-81.82%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour409.8229.03%
Violence and sexual offences293.09-17.14%
Other theft112.24-15.38%
Theft from the person110.85-15.38%
Bicycle theft100.85150.00%
Burglary70.77-61.11%
Vehicle crime50.54-61.54%
Drugs40.39-42.86%
Public order40.31-60.00%
Robbery40.31-50.00%
Shoplifting20.31-77.78%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.30-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour312.71-6.06%
Burglary182.400.00%
Theft from the person131.3918.18%
Vehicle crime131.01-7.14%
Other theft131.01-40.91%
Public order101.0111.11%
Shoplifting90.7780.00%
Robbery80.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.62-38.46%
Drugs70.6275.00%
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 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.62-10.64%
Anti-social behaviour333.25-31.25%
Other theft222.55-15.38%
Burglary181.70100.00%
Vehicle crime141.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.0885.71%
Theft from the person111.010.00%
Public order90.85-57.14%
Robbery80.7014.29%
Bicycle theft60.62-25.00%
Shoplifting50.4666.67%
Drugs40.390.00%
Other crime30.31200.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4815.0826.32%
Violence and sexual offences473.7117.50%
Other theft263.6430.00%
Public order212.0123.53%
Theft from the person111.6222.22%
Burglary90.8550.00%
Bicycle theft80.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.62-41.67%
Vehicle crime70.54-41.67%
Robbery70.54250.00%
Shoplifting30.54-57.14%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4013.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour383.090.00%
Other theft202.940.00%
Public order171.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.310.00%
Vehicle crime120.930.00%
Theft from the person90.930.00%
Shoplifting70.700.00%
Burglary60.540.00%
Drugs60.460.00%
Bicycle theft40.460.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Robbery20.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
May 20242
April 202411
January 202413
December 202322
November 202326
October 202320

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202425
April 202429
January 202435
December 202342
November 202347
October 202340

A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 46.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202482
April 202440
January 202431
December 202333
November 202348
October 202338

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20247
January 202418
December 202318
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
October 20236

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.43 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 202413
December 202314
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
April 202411
January 202413
December 202311
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20242
April 20244
January 202410
December 20239
November 202321
October 202317

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
January 20248
December 202313
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202410
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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