E2 9BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 9BY

E2 9BY, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 195 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.14 per 1,000 population. This E2 9BY 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 9BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 9BY, encompassing approximately 10752 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E2 9BY area, explore the E2 9BY 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 (-6.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (16) incidents (300.00% increase)

E2 9BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 16
  • Mare Street with total crimes: 9
  • Broadway Market with total crimes: 8

E2 9BY 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 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5618.14-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences355.210.00%
Bicycle theft163.26300.00%
Theft from the person141.497.69%
Burglary121.30140.00%
Vehicle crime111.12266.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.02175.00%
Public order111.0210.00%
Other theft111.02266.67%
Shoplifting101.02150.00%
Robbery60.9350.00%
Drugs20.56-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6014.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences355.580.00%
Theft from the person133.260.00%
Public order101.210.00%
Burglary50.930.00%
Robbery40.470.00%
Drugs40.37300.00%
Bicycle theft40.370.00%
Shoplifting40.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.370.00%
Vehicle crime30.370.00%
Other theft30.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.090.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.19-94.44%
Theft from the person10.09-96.43%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4916.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences364.560.00%
Theft from the person283.350.00%
Other theft182.601700.00%
Vehicle crime131.670.00%
Bicycle theft111.210.00%
Burglary91.020.00%
Public order60.840.00%
Drugs40.560.00%
Shoplifting40.370.00%
Robbery30.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.09-95.83%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary4118.69173.33%
Violence and sexual offences393.81-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour303.633.45%
Other theft242.7950.00%
Theft from the person172.23142.86%
Criminal damage and arson101.58-16.67%
Vehicle crime100.93-9.09%
Public order80.93166.67%
Bicycle theft60.7420.00%
Shoplifting60.560.00%
Drugs50.5666.67%
Robbery30.47-40.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.5113.51%
Anti-social behaviour293.91-29.27%
Other theft162.70-27.27%
Burglary151.4925.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.40300.00%
Vehicle crime111.120.00%
Theft from the person71.02-53.33%
Shoplifting60.65100.00%
Robbery50.56-73.68%
Bicycle theft50.47-28.57%
Public order30.47-66.67%
Drugs30.2850.00%
Other crime20.280.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4117.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.815.71%
Other theft223.4483.33%
Robbery192.05171.43%
Theft from the person151.77114.29%
Burglary121.4050.00%
Vehicle crime111.1257.14%
Public order91.0212.50%
Bicycle theft70.84-12.50%
Shoplifting30.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.28-75.00%
Drugs20.28-80.00%
Other crime20.190.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4114.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences353.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.260.00%
Other theft121.120.00%
Drugs101.120.00%
Burglary80.930.00%
Public order80.740.00%
Bicycle theft80.740.00%
Vehicle crime70.740.00%
Robbery70.650.00%
Theft from the person70.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20249
January 202441
December 202315
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 202413
January 202410
December 202311
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202435
April 202436
January 202439
December 202342
November 202337
October 202335

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202460
April 202449
January 202430
December 202329
November 202341
October 202341

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
January 202410
December 202312
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 202319
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
May 20241
April 202418
March 20241
January 202424
December 202316
November 202322
October 202312

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 202411
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 102 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
May 20241
April 202428
January 202417
December 20237
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 9BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Mare Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Broadway Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Minerva Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Bishop'S Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Corbridge Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Earlston Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ada Street
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ash Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Andrews Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lark Row
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 20. Waterloo Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Albert Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Pritchard'S Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Kay Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    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. 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