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

Overview of Crime in E2 6QP

OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, E2 6QP, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 198 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.40 per 1,000 population. This E2 6QP 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 6QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6QP, encompassing approximately 13752 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (20.51% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)

E2 6QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mare Street with total crimes: 9
  • Ainsley Street with total crimes: 9
  • Rushmead with total crimes: 9

OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, E2 6QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5214.40-27.78%
Violence and sexual offences473.7820.51%
Bicycle theft163.42128.57%
Shoplifting131.16116.67%
Other theft120.9571.43%
Public order110.87-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.8028.57%
Burglary90.6528.57%
Theft from the person90.65-25.00%
Robbery80.6560.00%
Vehicle crime70.5875.00%
Drugs50.51-37.50%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7213.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences395.240.00%
Public order152.840.00%
Theft from the person121.091100.00%
Drugs80.87700.00%
Bicycle theft70.580.00%
Burglary70.510.00%
Other theft70.51600.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.51600.00%
Shoplifting60.510.00%
Robbery50.440.00%
Vehicle crime40.360.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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
Drugs10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.070.00%
Other theft10.07-50.00%
Theft from the person10.07-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.51-88.24%
Theft from the person20.15-86.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.15-95.35%
Public order10.15-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4813.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences433.494200.00%
Other theft173.13466.67%
Theft from the person151.241400.00%
Bicycle theft151.090.00%
Burglary91.090.00%
Shoplifting80.650.00%
Public order70.58600.00%
Vehicle crime70.510.00%
Drugs50.510.00%
Robbery40.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

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
Drugs50.87-37.50%
Other theft30.36-81.25%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Public order10.07-92.86%
Theft from the person10.07-94.12%
Violence and sexual offences10.07-98.04%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5116.2215.91%
Burglary373.71146.67%
Anti-social behaviour302.6920.00%
Theft from the person172.18-19.05%
Other theft161.24-50.00%
Public order141.1675.00%
Shoplifting121.029.09%
Vehicle crime120.87-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.87-28.57%
Drugs80.73166.67%
Robbery70.58-12.50%
Bicycle theft60.5120.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.98-18.52%
Other theft323.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour252.33-54.55%
Theft from the person211.8223.53%
Vehicle crime161.5377.78%
Burglary151.1615.38%
Criminal damage and arson141.0955.56%
Shoplifting111.0257.14%
Robbery80.80-38.46%
Public order80.58-52.94%
Bicycle theft50.58-37.50%
Drugs30.3650.00%
Other crime30.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5516.8714.58%
Violence and sexual offences544.0025.58%
Other theft243.93100.00%
Public order171.7541.67%
Theft from the person171.2454.55%
Burglary131.2444.44%
Robbery130.9530.00%
Vehicle crime90.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.65-40.00%
Bicycle theft80.65-11.11%
Shoplifting70.580.00%
Other crime30.51200.00%
Drugs20.22-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4814.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences433.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.130.00%
Public order121.090.00%
Vehicle crime120.870.00%
Other theft120.870.00%
Drugs110.870.00%
Theft from the person110.800.00%
Robbery100.800.00%
Bicycle theft90.730.00%
Burglary90.650.00%
Shoplifting70.650.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202472
April 202448
January 202430
December 202325
November 202355
October 202348

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202414
December 20238
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202439
May 20242
April 202443
March 20241
January 202451
December 202344
November 202354
October 202343

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20241
April 20241
January 202410
December 202314
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20248
January 202412
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
January 202412
December 202316
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
April 202415
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20249
January 202437
December 202315
November 202313
October 20239

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 202412
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242
April 202417
March 20243
January 202416
December 202332
November 202324
October 202312

A total of 106 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20241
May 20242
April 202415
March 20241
January 202417
December 202321
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20241
April 20245
March 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 10 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 20242
January 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 6QP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mare Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Cambridge Heath Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Minerva Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Corbridge Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Andrews Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 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. Mowlem Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. The Oval
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Garner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 21. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Kay Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Paradise Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Hollybush Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 28. Patriot Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Edinburgh Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1