E2 6LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6LR

E2 6LR, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 212 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.87 per 1,000 population. This E2 6LR 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 6LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6LR, encompassing approximately 14260 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (-33.71% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)

E2 6LR 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 6LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5914.87-33.71%
Violence and sexual offences464.1476.92%
Other theft163.23100.00%
Theft from the person161.1260.00%
Vehicle crime151.12200.00%
Drugs111.0537.50%
Public order100.7742.86%
Bicycle theft100.7042.86%
Burglary80.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.5614.29%
Shoplifting70.5640.00%
Robbery60.4920.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8912.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences266.240.00%
Theft from the person101.820.00%
Drugs80.700.00%
Other theft80.56700.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.560.00%
Public order70.490.00%
Bicycle theft70.490.00%
Burglary60.490.00%
Shoplifting50.420.00%
Vehicle crime50.350.00%
Robbery50.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.07-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4910.7348.48%
Violence and sexual offences263.44-23.53%
Theft from the person221.82-42.11%
Other theft141.54-30.00%
Bicycle theft120.98300.00%
Vehicle crime70.84-36.36%
Public order70.49-22.22%
Burglary70.49-63.16%
Robbery40.49-50.00%
Drugs30.28-50.00%
Shoplifting20.21-77.78%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3814.0922.58%
Violence and sexual offences342.66-24.44%
Anti-social behaviour332.38-10.81%
Other theft202.31-35.48%
Burglary191.40-20.83%
Vehicle crime111.33-26.67%
Public order90.77-10.00%
Shoplifting90.6380.00%
Robbery80.63-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson80.56-42.86%
Drugs60.56100.00%
Bicycle theft30.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.21100.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4516.699.76%
Anti-social behaviour373.16-17.78%
Other theft312.596.90%
Theft from the person312.1714.81%
Burglary242.17166.67%
Vehicle crime151.6836.36%
Criminal damage and arson141.05133.33%
Robbery130.98116.67%
Public order100.91-44.44%
Bicycle theft60.70-25.00%
Shoplifting50.4266.67%
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 behaviour4514.3718.42%
Violence and sexual offences413.165.13%
Other theft292.8716.00%
Theft from the person272.03-34.15%
Public order181.8950.00%
Vehicle crime111.26-21.43%
Burglary90.7750.00%
Bicycle theft80.6314.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.56-57.14%
Robbery60.42200.00%
Shoplifting30.42-57.14%
Drugs10.21-75.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4114.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences392.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour382.730.00%
Other theft252.660.00%
Vehicle crime141.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.980.00%
Public order120.980.00%
Bicycle theft70.840.00%
Shoplifting70.490.00%
Burglary60.490.00%
Drugs40.420.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 350 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202489
April 202449
January 202433
December 202337
November 202345
October 202338

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202426
April 202426
January 202434
December 202345
November 202341
October 202339

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 202412
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
May 20241
April 202414
January 202420
December 202331
November 202329
October 202325

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20247
January 202419
December 202324
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 20247
January 202411
December 202315
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 185 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
April 202422
January 202438
December 202331
November 202327
October 202341

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 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 20236
October 20232

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
January 20248
December 202314
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20242
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 6LR 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. 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. 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. Pott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Barnet Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hackney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Ion Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 27. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Finnis Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Kelsey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Vallance Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3