E2 6LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6LS

E2 6LS, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 212 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.46 per 1,000 population. This E2 6LS 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 6LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6LS, encompassing approximately 14658 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E2 6LS area, explore the E2 6LS 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 (-30.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (42.42% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)

E2 6LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ezra Street with total crimes: 13
  • Ainsley Street with total crimes: 9
  • Rushmead with total crimes: 9

E2 6LS 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 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5614.46-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences473.8242.42%
Public order143.2175.00%
Vehicle crime140.96250.00%
Other theft130.96116.67%
Bicycle theft120.8971.43%
Theft from the person110.8222.22%
Shoplifting100.75100.00%
Drugs100.6842.86%
Burglary90.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.6150.00%
Robbery70.6140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8012.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences335.460.00%
Theft from the person92.250.00%
Public order80.610.00%
Drugs70.550.00%
Bicycle theft70.480.00%
Burglary60.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.410.00%
Other theft60.41500.00%
Shoplifting50.410.00%
Robbery50.340.00%
Vehicle crime40.340.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.07-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5010.5151.52%
Violence and sexual offences323.41-20.00%
Theft from the person142.18-60.00%
Other theft140.96-17.65%
Bicycle theft130.96333.33%
Vehicle crime70.89-36.36%
Public order70.48-36.36%
Burglary70.48-61.11%
Shoplifting50.48-44.44%
Robbery30.34-25.00%
Drugs20.20-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4013.51-13.04%
Theft from the person352.7334.62%
Anti-social behaviour332.39-8.33%
Burglary182.25-14.29%
Other theft171.23-43.33%
Public order111.1610.00%
Vehicle crime110.75-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.75-43.75%
Shoplifting90.6128.57%
Drugs60.61200.00%
Robbery40.41-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.27-40.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4615.556.98%
Anti-social behaviour363.14-20.00%
Other theft302.4650.00%
Theft from the person262.0523.81%
Burglary211.77133.33%
Criminal damage and arson161.43100.00%
Vehicle crime151.0950.00%
Public order101.02-44.44%
Robbery100.6866.67%
Shoplifting70.6840.00%
Bicycle theft50.48-37.50%
Other crime30.34200.00%
Drugs20.20100.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4513.307.14%
Violence and sexual offences433.070.00%
Theft from the person212.93-25.00%
Other theft201.435.26%
Public order181.3650.00%
Vehicle crime101.23-23.08%
Burglary90.68125.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.61-52.94%
Bicycle theft80.5514.29%
Robbery60.550.00%
Shoplifting50.41-44.44%
Drugs10.34-83.33%
Other crime10.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour422.930.00%
Theft from the person282.870.00%
Other theft191.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.300.00%
Vehicle crime131.160.00%
Public order120.890.00%
Shoplifting90.820.00%
Bicycle theft70.610.00%
Robbery60.480.00%
Drugs60.410.00%
Burglary40.410.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 342 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 48.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202480
April 202450
January 202433
December 202336
November 202345
October 202342

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202413
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20247
January 202418
December 202321
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
May 20241
April 202414
January 202417
December 202330
November 202320
October 202319

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 20247
January 202411
December 202310
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 144 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202414
January 202435
December 202326
November 202321
October 202328

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202433
April 202432
January 202440
December 202346
November 202343
October 202343

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 20247
January 202411
December 202315
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
January 20249
December 202316
November 20238
October 202317

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 6LS 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. Ainsley Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Rushmead
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Turin Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Minerva Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Corfield Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ramsey Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Garner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ropley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hackney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Ion Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 28. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Finnis Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Kelsey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1