Crime Rates in E2
Crime statistics for E2 from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how E2 compares.
How safe is Bethnal Green & Shoreditch (E2)?
E2 covers Bethnal Green, Shoreditch, and parts of Cambridge Heath. A creative hub with vibrant street art, independent galleries, and a buzzing restaurant scene, E2 has seen rapid gentrification while retaining its East End character.
Which types of crime are most reported in E2?
The checker above breaks E2 down by offence category — burglary, violence, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and the rest — so you can see which offences actually drive the total rather than judging the area on one headline number.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in E2?
Enter a full E2 postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
E2 at a glance
Around 2,332 crimes were recorded near E2 (2026-07), most commonly violent crime (547).
- Recorded crimes
- 2,332
- Violent Crime
- 547
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 527
- Shoplifting
- 276
- Other Theft
- 210
- Theft From The Person
- 188
Approximate, for the E2 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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