E2 8HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 8HG

E2 8HG, Hackney has recorded a total of 291 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.58 per 1,000 population. This E2 8HG 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 8HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 8HG, encompassing approximately 8178 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (72) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-10.20% decrease)
  • Other theft: (34) incidents (240.00% increase)

E2 8HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 43
  • Rivington Street with total crimes: 20
  • Columbia Road with total crimes: 13

E2 8HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7235.5841.18%
Violence and sexual offences448.80-10.20%
Other theft345.38240.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.16-20.00%
Drugs283.9133.33%
Robbery143.427.69%
Shoplifting121.71300.00%
Vehicle crime121.47200.00%
Burglary111.4737.50%
Public order91.3450.00%
Bicycle theft81.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.98-11.11%
Possession of weapons50.980.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5126.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences496.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour405.990.00%
Drugs214.890.00%
Robbery132.570.00%
Other theft101.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.220.00%
Burglary81.100.00%
Public order60.98500.00%
Vehicle crime40.730.00%
Shoplifting30.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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 theft10.240.00%
Public order10.120.00%

In June 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order40.73-75.00%
Other theft10.49-98.04%
Theft from the person10.12-98.55%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6937.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences618.446000.00%
Other theft517.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour406.240.00%
Drugs234.892200.00%
Public order162.810.00%
Vehicle crime151.960.00%
Robbery111.830.00%
Bicycle theft91.340.00%
Shoplifting61.100.00%
Burglary50.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-98.11%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8037.66-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences539.78-20.90%
Other theft486.48-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour305.87-16.67%
Burglary253.6725.00%
Drugs153.0666.67%
Bicycle theft141.8375.00%
Robbery141.71-48.15%
Vehicle crime91.71-25.00%
Shoplifting71.10133.33%
Public order60.86-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson40.73-73.33%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8843.2844.26%
Violence and sexual offences6710.760.00%
Other theft548.198.00%
Anti-social behaviour366.6044.00%
Robbery274.40125.00%
Burglary203.3081.82%
Criminal damage and arson152.4515.38%
Public order131.83-13.33%
Vehicle crime121.5950.00%
Drugs91.47-55.00%
Bicycle theft81.10-11.11%
Shoplifting30.98-40.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6736.4439.58%
Theft from the person618.19-22.78%
Other theft507.46-5.66%
Anti-social behaviour256.11-48.98%
Drugs203.06400.00%
Public order152.4536.36%
Criminal damage and arson131.83-7.14%
Robbery121.590.00%
Burglary111.47-15.38%
Bicycle theft91.3428.57%
Vehicle crime81.10-46.67%
Shoplifting50.98400.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7937.900.00%
Other theft539.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour496.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences485.990.00%
Vehicle crime155.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.830.00%
Burglary131.710.00%
Robbery121.590.00%
Public order111.470.00%
Bicycle theft71.340.00%
Drugs40.860.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
April 20249
January 202414
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20241
May 20244
April 202416
January 20246
December 202313
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 501 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202451
May 20241
April 202469
January 202480
December 202388
November 202361
October 202379

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202449
April 202461
March 20241
February 20241
January 202453
December 202367
November 202367
October 202348

A total of 301 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202410
May 20241
April 202451
January 202448
December 202354
November 202350
October 202353

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 202415
January 20249
December 202312
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 103 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202411
January 202414
December 202327
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202440
April 202440
January 202430
December 202336
November 202325
October 202349

A total of 121 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202421
April 202423
March 20241
January 202415
December 20239
November 202320
October 20234

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 20245
January 202425
December 202320
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
January 20244
December 202315
November 202313
October 202314

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total43
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft7
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Rivington Street
    Total20
    Drugs7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Columbia Road
    Total13
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ezra Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Pitfield Street
    Total11
    Drugs5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Calvert Avenue
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Curtain Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Rivington Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Chambord Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Weymouth Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Rufus Street
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hassard Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Shoreditch High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Boundary Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Swanfield Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Tyssen Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hoxton Square
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cotton'S Gardens
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Redvers Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Crabtree Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 24. Ravenscroft Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. French Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Dawson Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hare Walk
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Drysdale Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 29. Ashford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. B101
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1