OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, E2 9RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 9RJ

OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, E2 9RJ, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 196 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.34 per 1,000 population. This E2 9RJ 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 9RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 9RJ, encompassing approximately 13670 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)

E2 9RJ 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 9RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5214.348.33%
Anti-social behaviour503.80-28.57%
Public order133.66-38.10%
Burglary120.95200.00%
Bicycle theft120.8871.43%
Vehicle crime110.88266.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.8042.86%
Shoplifting100.7366.67%
Other theft90.7380.00%
Theft from the person70.66-22.22%
Drugs50.5125.00%
Robbery50.37-16.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7014.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences485.120.00%
Public order213.510.00%
Theft from the person91.54800.00%
Bicycle theft70.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.51600.00%
Robbery60.510.00%
Shoplifting60.440.00%
Other theft50.44400.00%
Drugs40.37300.00%
Burglary40.290.00%
Vehicle crime30.290.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
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 offences20.15-96.00%
Public order10.15-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5013.614900.00%
Anti-social behaviour463.660.00%
Other theft173.36466.67%
Theft from the person151.241400.00%
Bicycle theft111.100.00%
Vehicle crime90.800.00%
Public order90.66800.00%
Burglary90.660.00%
Drugs70.6640.00%
Shoplifting70.510.00%
Robbery40.510.00%
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
Drugs50.88-28.57%
Other theft30.37-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Public order10.07-93.75%
Theft from the person10.07-94.12%
Violence and sexual offences10.07-98.25%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5716.909.62%
Burglary384.17171.43%
Anti-social behaviour342.7821.43%
Other theft182.49-35.71%
Vehicle crime171.3221.43%
Theft from the person171.24-22.73%
Public order161.2460.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.17-55.56%
Drugs70.59133.33%
Robbery60.51-45.45%
Bicycle theft50.440.00%
Shoplifting50.37-54.55%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5216.09-11.86%
Anti-social behaviour283.80-42.86%
Other theft282.057.69%
Theft from the person222.0537.50%
Criminal damage and arson181.61100.00%
Vehicle crime141.3240.00%
Burglary141.027.69%
Robbery111.02-8.33%
Shoplifting110.8057.14%
Public order100.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.73-44.44%
Drugs30.37-40.00%
Other crime30.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5917.4825.53%
Anti-social behaviour494.324.26%
Other theft263.5885.71%
Public order201.9042.86%
Theft from the person161.4623.08%
Burglary131.17116.67%
Robbery120.9550.00%
Vehicle crime100.880.00%
Bicycle theft90.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.66-50.00%
Shoplifting70.660.00%
Drugs50.51-58.33%
Other crime30.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour473.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson183.440.00%
Public order141.320.00%
Other theft141.020.00%
Theft from the person131.020.00%
Drugs120.950.00%
Vehicle crime100.880.00%
Robbery80.730.00%
Shoplifting70.590.00%
Burglary60.510.00%
Bicycle theft60.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20249
January 202438
December 202314
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20249
January 202417
December 202314
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202448
May 20242
April 202450
March 20241
January 202457
December 202352
November 202359
October 202347

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
April 20247
March 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 324 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202470
April 202446
January 202434
December 202328
November 202349
October 202347

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 202318
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.67 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 20249
March 20241
January 202416
December 202310
November 202320
October 202314

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20244
January 20246
December 202311
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20247
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202411
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 202417
March 20243
January 202418
December 202328
November 202326
October 202314

A total of 103 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 202415
March 20241
January 202417
December 202322
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 9RJ 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. 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. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Bishop'S Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. 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. Pott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 21. Waterloo Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Paradise Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Hollybush Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 27. Patriot Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Edinburgh Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Silk Weaver Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1