E2 8EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 8EW

E2 8EW, Hackney has recorded a total of 165 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.40 per 1,000 population. This E2 8EW 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 8EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 8EW, encompassing approximately 9482 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E2 8EW area, explore the E2 8EW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (56.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-24.32% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)

E2 8EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Columbia Road with total crimes: 13
  • Ezra Street with total crimes: 13
  • Denne Terrace with total crimes: 6

E2 8EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.4056.52%
Anti-social behaviour283.80-24.32%
Theft from the person252.9566.67%
Shoplifting112.64266.67%
Bicycle theft91.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.9512.50%
Other theft90.95125.00%
Robbery80.95100.00%
Vehicle crime80.8433.33%
Burglary70.8416.67%
Public order70.74133.33%
Possession of weapons40.740.00%
Drugs30.42-57.14%
Other crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3712.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.900.00%
Theft from the person152.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.580.00%
Drugs70.840.00%
Burglary60.740.00%
Vehicle crime60.630.00%
Robbery40.630.00%
Other theft40.420.00%
Bicycle theft30.42200.00%
Public order30.32200.00%
Shoplifting30.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Public order10.11-75.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order40.53-66.67%
Theft from the person10.42-97.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4322.150.00%
Theft from the person404.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences394.220.00%
Other theft204.110.00%
Vehicle crime142.110.00%
Drugs131.481200.00%
Public order121.370.00%
Bicycle theft91.270.00%
Robbery60.950.00%
Burglary60.630.00%
Shoplifting60.630.00%
Other crime20.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.11-83.33%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6025.527.14%
Violence and sexual offences376.33-24.49%
Anti-social behaviour343.90-12.82%
Other theft303.59-16.67%
Burglary283.1647.37%
Bicycle theft142.9555.56%
Vehicle crime81.48-20.00%
Robbery70.84-61.11%
Drugs60.74500.00%
Shoplifting60.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.63-44.44%
Public order50.53-28.57%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5627.1021.74%
Violence and sexual offences495.918.89%
Anti-social behaviour395.1711.43%
Other theft364.1124.14%
Burglary193.80171.43%
Robbery182.00260.00%
Vehicle crime101.900.00%
Bicycle theft91.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.9528.57%
Public order70.95-30.00%
Shoplifting30.7450.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.11-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4621.94-4.17%
Violence and sexual offences454.85-4.26%
Anti-social behaviour354.75-32.69%
Other theft293.69-3.33%
Vehicle crime103.06-47.37%
Public order101.050.00%
Burglary71.05-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.74-56.25%
Bicycle theft60.740.00%
Drugs50.63-28.57%
Robbery50.53-28.57%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Other crime10.21-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5227.210.00%
Theft from the person485.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences475.060.00%
Other theft304.960.00%
Vehicle crime193.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.000.00%
Burglary101.690.00%
Public order101.050.00%
Robbery71.050.00%
Drugs70.740.00%
Bicycle theft60.740.00%
Other crime40.630.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
April 20249
January 202414
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20246
January 202428
December 202319
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 202316

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
May 20244
April 202412
January 20245
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202423
April 202439
January 202437
December 202349
November 202345
October 202347

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202437
April 202443
January 202434
December 202339
November 202335
October 202352

A total of 158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202420
January 202430
December 202336
November 202329
October 202330

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20246
January 20247
December 202318
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202414
January 20248
December 202310
November 202310
October 202319

A total of 291 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202415
May 20241
April 202440
January 202460
December 202356
November 202346
October 202348

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 202413
March 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 8EW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Columbia Road
    Total13
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ezra Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Denne Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hackney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 5. Whiston Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Boat Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Weymouth Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 10. Hassard Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tyssen Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cotton'S Gardens
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Redvers Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Crabtree Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 16. Ravenscroft Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dawson Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ropley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Thurtle Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hare Walk
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hamond Square
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Caroline Gardens
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 24. Gorsuch Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Kent Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Jeger Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. How'S Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Appleby Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 30. Purcell Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1