E2 6LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6LN

E2 6LN, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 199 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.90 per 1,000 population. This E2 6LN 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 6LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6LN, encompassing approximately 14321 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (67.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

E2 6LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ainsley Street with total crimes: 9
  • Rushmead with total crimes: 9
  • Cambridge Heath Road with total crimes: 9

E2 6LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5213.9067.74%
Anti-social behaviour503.63-28.57%
Bicycle theft133.4985.71%
Other theft130.9185.71%
Public order120.91-29.41%
Drugs110.8457.14%
Vehicle crime110.77175.00%
Theft from the person90.77-18.18%
Shoplifting80.6360.00%
Burglary70.5640.00%
Robbery70.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.49-14.29%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7012.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.890.00%
Public order172.160.00%
Theft from the person111.191000.00%
Bicycle theft70.770.00%
Robbery70.490.00%
Drugs70.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.49600.00%
Other theft70.49600.00%
Shoplifting50.490.00%
Burglary50.350.00%
Vehicle crime40.350.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other theft10.07-66.67%
Theft from the person10.07-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30.56-78.57%
Theft from the person20.21-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences20.14-94.44%
Public order10.14-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4911.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.423500.00%
Theft from the person142.511300.00%
Other theft140.98366.67%
Bicycle theft130.980.00%
Burglary100.910.00%
Public order80.70700.00%
Shoplifting70.560.00%
Vehicle crime70.490.00%
Robbery30.490.00%
Drugs30.21-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.210.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs50.84-28.57%
Other theft30.35-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Public order10.07-92.31%
Theft from the person10.07-92.86%
Violence and sexual offences10.07-97.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.34-11.36%
Anti-social behaviour332.72-10.81%
Burglary242.3050.00%
Other theft151.68-53.12%
Theft from the person141.05-39.13%
Vehicle crime140.98-22.22%
Public order130.988.33%
Shoplifting110.9137.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.77-55.56%
Drugs70.56600.00%
Bicycle theft50.4925.00%
Robbery50.35-37.50%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4415.71-13.73%
Anti-social behaviour373.07-31.48%
Other theft322.5852.38%
Theft from the person232.2327.78%
Criminal damage and arson181.6163.64%
Vehicle crime181.2663.64%
Burglary161.2660.00%
Public order121.12-40.00%
Shoplifting80.8460.00%
Robbery80.56-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.56-50.00%
Other crime30.280.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5415.578.00%
Violence and sexual offences513.7718.60%
Other theft213.5650.00%
Public order201.4733.33%
Theft from the person181.4050.00%
Vehicle crime111.26-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.77-35.29%
Burglary100.7766.67%
Robbery100.7025.00%
Bicycle theft80.70-20.00%
Shoplifting50.56-50.00%
Other crime30.35200.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5014.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences433.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson173.000.00%
Public order151.190.00%
Other theft141.050.00%
Theft from the person120.980.00%
Vehicle crime120.840.00%
Bicycle theft100.840.00%
Shoplifting100.700.00%
Robbery80.700.00%
Drugs70.560.00%
Burglary60.490.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 343 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202470
April 202449
January 202433
December 202337
November 202354
October 202350

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202413
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202410
January 202424
December 202316
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20241
May 20243
April 202414
March 20243
January 202415
December 202332
November 202321
October 202314

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202413
December 202312
November 202320
October 202315

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202431
May 20242
April 202436
March 20241
January 202439
December 202344
November 202351
October 202343

A total of 105 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20241
May 20242
April 202414
March 20241
January 202414
December 202323
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20243
March 20245
January 20247
December 20231
October 20237

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20247
January 202414
December 202318
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
April 20242
January 20248
December 202318
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 6LN 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. Cambridge Heath Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Minerva Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Bethnal Green Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Tillet Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 10. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Corfield Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Birkbeck Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Oval
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Garner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Pott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 20. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Paradise Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Hollybush Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1