E2 6LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6LQ

E2 6LQ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.33 per 1,000 population. This E2 6LQ 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 6LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6LQ, encompassing approximately 14305 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (-32.53% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (73.08% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)

E2 6LQ 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 6LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5614.33-32.53%
Violence and sexual offences453.9173.08%
Theft from the person173.1588.89%
Other theft151.19114.29%
Public order121.0571.43%
Vehicle crime120.84200.00%
Shoplifting100.84150.00%
Bicycle theft80.7014.29%
Burglary80.5633.33%
Drugs80.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.5633.33%
Robbery60.5620.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8312.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences265.800.00%
Theft from the person91.820.00%
Drugs80.630.00%
Public order70.560.00%
Other theft70.49600.00%
Bicycle theft70.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.490.00%
Burglary60.420.00%
Robbery50.420.00%
Vehicle crime40.350.00%
Shoplifting40.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.07-93.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5111.1859.38%
Violence and sexual offences273.57-20.59%
Theft from the person231.89-42.50%
Other theft151.61-25.00%
Bicycle theft121.05200.00%
Vehicle crime80.84-20.00%
Public order80.56-20.00%
Burglary60.56-66.67%
Robbery40.42-50.00%
Drugs30.28-57.14%
Shoplifting30.21-75.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4014.4033.33%
Violence and sexual offences342.80-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour322.38-11.11%
Other theft202.24-33.33%
Burglary181.40-25.00%
Shoplifting121.26140.00%
Public order100.84-9.09%
Vehicle crime100.70-23.08%
Robbery80.70-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson80.56-42.86%
Drugs70.56133.33%
Bicycle theft40.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4816.7117.07%
Anti-social behaviour363.36-20.00%
Other theft302.523.45%
Theft from the person302.1020.00%
Burglary242.10166.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.68180.00%
Vehicle crime130.988.33%
Robbery130.91160.00%
Public order110.91-42.11%
Bicycle theft80.770.00%
Shoplifting50.5625.00%
Drugs30.35200.00%
Other crime30.21200.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4514.2618.42%
Violence and sexual offences413.1510.81%
Other theft292.8711.54%
Theft from the person252.03-40.48%
Public order191.7546.15%
Vehicle crime121.33-7.69%
Burglary90.8450.00%
Bicycle theft80.6314.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.56-64.29%
Robbery50.3525.00%
Shoplifting40.35-42.86%
Drugs10.28-87.50%
Other crime10.070.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4215.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour382.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences372.660.00%
Other theft262.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.820.00%
Public order130.980.00%
Vehicle crime130.910.00%
Drugs80.910.00%
Bicycle theft70.560.00%
Shoplifting70.490.00%
Burglary60.490.00%
Robbery40.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 48.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202483
April 202451
January 202432
December 202336
November 202345
October 202338

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20248
January 202410
December 202311
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202426
April 202427
January 202434
December 202348
November 202341
October 202337

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202412
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 143 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
May 20241
April 202415
January 202420
December 202330
November 202329
October 202326

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20246
January 202418
December 202324
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20248
January 202410
December 202313
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 186 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
April 202423
January 202440
December 202330
November 202325
October 202342

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20244
January 20248
December 202313
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
January 20248
December 202314
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20243
January 202412
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 6LQ 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. Satchwell Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bethnal Green Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Tillet Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Ramsey Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Garner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ropley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Barnet Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hackney Road
    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. 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. Coate Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1