E2 8GU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 8GU

E2 8GU, Hackney has recorded a total of 147 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.23 per 1,000 population. This E2 8GU 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 8GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 8GU, encompassing approximately 6613 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)

E2 8GU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 9
  • Denne Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Pownall Road with total crimes: 6

E2 8GU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3922.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.90-30.43%
Vehicle crime142.42250.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.12180.00%
Bicycle theft112.12450.00%
Burglary111.66-8.33%
Public order91.6650.00%
Other theft71.36600.00%
Robbery71.06-22.22%
Theft from the person71.06-30.00%
Drugs61.0650.00%
Shoplifting40.910.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.57-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour233.93-41.03%
Burglary123.48100.00%
Theft from the person101.81-37.50%
Robbery91.51125.00%
Public order61.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.910.00%
Vehicle crime40.76-69.23%
Drugs40.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.60-75.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.15-90.91%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3922.2344.44%
Violence and sexual offences325.90-28.89%
Theft from the person164.846.67%
Vehicle crime132.428.33%
Other theft111.97-47.62%
Public order91.6650.00%
Bicycle theft81.36-33.33%
Burglary61.21-75.00%
Drugs60.9150.00%
Robbery40.91-20.00%
Shoplifting20.60-33.33%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4528.28-4.26%
Anti-social behaviour276.8012.50%
Burglary244.08100.00%
Other theft213.63110.00%
Theft from the person153.18-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.27200.00%
Bicycle theft121.8171.43%
Vehicle crime121.8120.00%
Public order61.81-25.00%
Robbery50.91-54.55%
Drugs40.760.00%
Shoplifting30.60200.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4724.9527.03%
Theft from the person257.11127.27%
Anti-social behaviour243.78-45.45%
Burglary123.63140.00%
Robbery111.811000.00%
Vehicle crime101.6666.67%
Other theft101.51-41.18%
Public order81.5160.00%
Bicycle theft71.2140.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.06-20.00%
Drugs40.6033.33%
Other crime20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4421.4715.79%
Violence and sexual offences376.65-13.95%
Other theft175.59-15.00%
Theft from the person112.5722.22%
Vehicle crime61.66-66.67%
Bicycle theft50.91-28.57%
Public order50.7625.00%
Burglary50.76-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-64.29%
Drugs30.76-75.00%
Other crime20.45-33.33%
Robbery10.30-88.89%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4328.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour386.500.00%
Other theft205.750.00%
Vehicle crime183.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.720.00%
Drugs122.120.00%
Robbery91.810.00%
Theft from the person91.360.00%
Burglary81.360.00%
Bicycle theft71.210.00%
Public order41.060.00%
Other crime30.600.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 202413
January 202412
December 202310
November 20236
October 202318

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202426
April 202432
January 202445
December 202347
November 202337
October 202343

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
April 202439
January 202427
December 202324
November 202344
October 202338

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 202411
January 202421
December 202310
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20248
January 202412
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20249
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 20246
January 202424
December 202312
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
January 202412
December 20234
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20244
January 20245
December 202311
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 93 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 202416
January 202415
December 202325
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Denne Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Pownall Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lovelace Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Whiston Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Samuel Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Dunston Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Boat Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Weymouth Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Regent'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Byron Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 14. Anna Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Pamela Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Livermere Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 17. Crabtree Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 18. Dawson Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Thurtle Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Johnson Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Haggerston Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lee Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Ravenscroft Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Stephan Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hay Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Dove Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Kay Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Kent Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Acton Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Kingsland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2