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

Overview of Crime in E2 6QT

OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, E2 6QT, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 209 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.91 per 1,000 population. This E2 6QT 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 6QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6QT, encompassing approximately 14019 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-26.76% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)

E2 6QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Mare Street with total crimes: 9
  • Ainsley Street with total crimes: 9

OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, E2 6QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5614.9114.29%
Anti-social behaviour523.99-26.76%
Bicycle theft153.71114.29%
Other theft141.07100.00%
Public order131.00-38.10%
Shoplifting130.93116.67%
Criminal damage and arson110.9310.00%
Burglary90.7850.00%
Theft from the person80.64-33.33%
Robbery70.570.00%
Vehicle crime70.5075.00%
Drugs40.50-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7115.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences495.060.00%
Public order213.500.00%
Theft from the person121.501100.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.86900.00%
Drugs80.71700.00%
Robbery70.570.00%
Bicycle theft70.500.00%
Other theft70.50600.00%
Burglary60.500.00%
Shoplifting60.430.00%
Vehicle crime40.430.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

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 theft20.50-89.47%
Theft from the person20.14-86.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.14-96.30%
Public order10.14-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5413.775300.00%
Anti-social behaviour443.850.00%
Other theft193.14533.33%
Theft from the person151.361400.00%
Bicycle theft141.070.00%
Burglary91.000.00%
Drugs80.6460.00%
Shoplifting80.570.00%
Public order80.57700.00%
Vehicle crime70.570.00%
Robbery50.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
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
Drugs50.86-54.55%
Other theft30.36-84.21%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Public order10.07-94.44%
Theft from the person10.07-93.75%
Violence and sexual offences10.07-98.28%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5817.4011.54%
Burglary394.14143.75%
Anti-social behaviour332.7826.92%
Other theft192.35-42.42%
Public order181.3680.00%
Theft from the person161.28-33.33%
Shoplifting121.149.09%
Vehicle crime120.86-29.41%
Drugs110.86266.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.78-37.50%
Robbery70.71-22.22%
Bicycle theft60.5020.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5216.19-16.13%
Other theft333.7132.00%
Anti-social behaviour262.35-49.02%
Theft from the person241.8533.33%
Vehicle crime171.7188.89%
Criminal damage and arson161.2160.00%
Burglary161.1414.29%
Shoplifting111.1457.14%
Public order100.78-50.00%
Robbery90.71-35.71%
Bicycle theft50.64-44.44%
Drugs30.36-25.00%
Other crime30.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.21100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6217.6234.78%
Anti-social behaviour514.422.00%
Other theft253.6466.67%
Public order201.7825.00%
Theft from the person181.4338.46%
Burglary141.2875.00%
Robbery141.0027.27%
Criminal damage and arson101.00-44.44%
Bicycle theft90.7112.50%
Vehicle crime90.64-25.00%
Shoplifting70.640.00%
Drugs40.50-66.67%
Other crime30.29200.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5015.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences463.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson183.280.00%
Public order161.280.00%
Other theft151.140.00%
Theft from the person131.070.00%
Vehicle crime120.930.00%
Drugs120.860.00%
Robbery110.860.00%
Bicycle theft80.780.00%
Burglary80.570.00%
Shoplifting70.570.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 327 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202471
April 202444
January 202433
December 202326
November 202351
October 202350

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20241
April 20241
January 202410
December 202316
November 202310
October 202318

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202421
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202418
December 202310
November 202320
October 202316

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202449
May 20242
April 202454
March 20241
January 202458
December 202352
November 202362
October 202346

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 202314
October 202311

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 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
January 202412
December 202317
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 202414
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20249
January 202439
December 202316
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242
April 202419
March 20243
January 202419
December 202333
November 202325
October 202315

A total of 110 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20241
May 20242
April 202415
March 20241
January 202416
December 202324
November 202318
October 202313

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
April 20248
March 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20234
October 202312

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 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 6QT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Mare Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery2
    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. Cambridge Heath Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Minerva Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Bishop'S Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Corbridge Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Andrews Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Mowlem Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. The Oval
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Garner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Pott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 22. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Kay Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    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