OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, E2 6PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6PZ

OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, E2 6PZ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 204 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.37 per 1,000 population. This E2 6PZ 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 6PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6PZ, encompassing approximately 14200 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-27.54% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)

E2 6PZ 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

OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, E2 6PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5514.3757.14%
Anti-social behaviour503.87-27.54%
Bicycle theft143.52100.00%
Other theft130.9985.71%
Public order120.92-33.33%
Drugs110.8537.50%
Vehicle crime100.77150.00%
Theft from the person90.70-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.6314.29%
Shoplifting80.5660.00%
Burglary70.5640.00%
Robbery70.4916.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6912.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.860.00%
Public order182.460.00%
Theft from the person101.27900.00%
Drugs80.70700.00%
Bicycle theft70.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.49600.00%
Other theft70.49600.00%
Robbery60.490.00%
Shoplifting50.420.00%
Burglary50.350.00%
Vehicle crime40.350.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.070.00%
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 theft30.56-80.00%
Theft from the person20.21-86.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.14-94.59%
Public order10.14-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4812.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.383600.00%
Theft from the person152.611400.00%
Other theft151.06400.00%
Bicycle theft131.060.00%
Burglary110.920.00%
Shoplifting70.770.00%
Public order70.49600.00%
Vehicle crime70.490.00%
Drugs50.490.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

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
Drugs50.85-37.50%
Other theft30.35-82.35%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Public order10.07-93.33%
Theft from the person10.07-93.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.07-97.87%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.58-2.08%
Anti-social behaviour313.31-13.89%
Burglary252.1856.25%
Other theft171.76-46.88%
Public order151.2025.00%
Theft from the person151.06-37.50%
Vehicle crime141.06-26.32%
Shoplifting130.9930.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.92-47.37%
Drugs80.70700.00%
Bicycle theft50.560.00%
Robbery50.35-37.50%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%

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 offences4816.48-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour363.38-30.77%
Other theft322.5445.45%
Theft from the person242.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson191.6972.73%
Vehicle crime191.3490.00%
Burglary161.3445.45%
Public order121.13-29.41%
Shoplifting100.8566.67%
Robbery80.70-27.27%
Bicycle theft50.56-44.44%
Other crime30.350.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5215.6315.56%
Violence and sexual offences513.668.51%
Other theft223.5969.23%
Theft from the person181.5550.00%
Public order171.2713.33%
Burglary111.20120.00%
Robbery110.7710.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.77-35.29%
Vehicle crime100.77-16.67%
Bicycle theft90.700.00%
Shoplifting60.63-40.00%
Other crime30.42200.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour453.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson173.170.00%
Public order151.200.00%
Other theft131.060.00%
Theft from the person120.920.00%
Vehicle crime120.850.00%
Robbery100.850.00%
Shoplifting100.700.00%
Bicycle theft90.700.00%
Drugs60.630.00%
Burglary50.420.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
April 20242
January 202410
December 202319
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202435
May 20242
April 202437
March 20241
January 202447
December 202348
November 202351
October 202347

A total of 331 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202469
April 202448
January 202431
December 202336
November 202352
October 202345

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202413
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202411
January 202425
December 202316
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.60 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 202415
March 20243
January 202417
December 202332
November 202322
October 202313

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202415
December 202312
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20247
January 202413
December 202310
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 107 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
April 202415
March 20241
January 202415
December 202324
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20241
April 20245
March 20245
January 20248
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20247
January 202414
December 202319
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 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 6PZ 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. 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. 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