E2 6LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6LL

E2 6LL, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 214 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.46 per 1,000 population. This E2 6LL 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 6LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6LL, encompassing approximately 13000 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (-31.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (56.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)

E2 6LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ezra Street with total crimes: 13
  • Columbia Road with total crimes: 9
  • Ainsley Street with total crimes: 9

E2 6LL 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 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6216.46-31.11%
Violence and sexual offences394.7756.00%
Vehicle crime183.00260.00%
Theft from the person171.3888.89%
Other theft161.31128.57%
Drugs111.230.00%
Public order100.8525.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.7742.86%
Burglary90.7728.57%
Bicycle theft90.6950.00%
Shoplifting70.6975.00%
Robbery60.540.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9014.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences256.920.00%
Drugs111.920.00%
Theft from the person90.85800.00%
Public order80.69300.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.620.00%
Burglary70.540.00%
Other theft70.540.00%
Robbery60.540.00%
Bicycle theft60.460.00%
Vehicle crime50.460.00%
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 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4110.4617.14%
Violence and sexual offences253.15-28.57%
Theft from the person201.92-45.95%
Other theft121.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft120.92200.00%
Burglary70.92-63.16%
Public order60.54-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.46-58.33%
Drugs30.38-57.14%
Robbery30.23-62.50%
Shoplifting20.23-77.78%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3715.7742.31%
Anti-social behaviour352.856.06%
Violence and sexual offences352.69-18.60%
Burglary192.69-9.52%
Other theft181.46-35.71%
Vehicle crime121.38-14.29%
Public order100.9211.11%
Shoplifting90.7780.00%
Robbery80.69-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.62-38.46%
Drugs70.62133.33%
Bicycle theft40.54-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.31100.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4316.61-2.27%
Anti-social behaviour333.31-40.00%
Other theft282.54-6.67%
Theft from the person262.15-7.14%
Burglary212.00133.33%
Vehicle crime141.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.0885.71%
Robbery101.0042.86%
Public order90.77-57.14%
Bicycle theft70.69-12.50%
Shoplifting50.5466.67%
Drugs30.380.00%
Other crime30.23200.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5516.9244.74%
Violence and sexual offences444.237.32%
Other theft303.3825.00%
Theft from the person282.31-24.32%
Public order212.1523.53%
Burglary91.6250.00%
Bicycle theft80.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.62-41.67%
Vehicle crime70.54-41.67%
Robbery70.54250.00%
Shoplifting30.54-57.14%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4115.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour383.150.00%
Theft from the person372.920.00%
Other theft242.850.00%
Public order171.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.310.00%
Vehicle crime120.920.00%
Shoplifting70.920.00%
Burglary60.540.00%
Drugs60.460.00%
Bicycle theft40.460.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
May 20242
April 202412
January 202418
December 202328
November 202330
October 202324

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202425
April 202425
January 202435
December 202343
November 202344
October 202341

A total of 354 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 50.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202490
April 202441
January 202435
December 202333
November 202355
October 202338

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20247
January 202419
December 202321
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
April 20245
January 202412
December 202314
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 175 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
July 20241
April 202420
January 202437
December 202326
November 202328
October 202337

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20243
January 20248
December 202310
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 20248
July 20242
April 20246
January 202410
December 20239
November 202321
October 202317

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
January 20248
December 202313
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202412
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20234

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ezra Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Columbia Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ainsley Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Rushmead
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Chilton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Corfield Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Ramsey Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Weaver Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 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. Ion Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 26. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Finnis Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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